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Location Data & Compass

On the trail, the Hike menu is a quick way to check your coordinates and elevation and to use the compass. You can also tap your location (the blue dot) on the map to see the same information.

How to view your location data

  1. Tap the Hike button.

    The Hike button in the bottom-left corner of the mapThe Hike button in the bottom-left corner of the map

  2. Scroll down to see your location data and the compass.

    The Location section and the compass in the Hike menuThe Location section and the compass in the Hike menu

  3. To keep your location data on the main map screen, turn on Show in ToolbarPin Location Stats in Toolbar.

    The toggle that shows location stats in the toolbarThe toggle that shows location stats in the toolbar

    While you're recording a track, the toggle appears under Track Stats instead and controls the stats shown during your recording.

  4. Your location data now shows in the toolbar on the map.

    Elevation, speed, and remaining distance shown above the map toolbarElevation, speed, and remaining distance shown above the map toolbar

Pin or change the stats

When you move the map, the stats shrink into the toolbar to show one stat. Tap it to bring all of the stats back.

One stat, the elevation, shown in the toolbar after moving the map
Shown on iPhone — Android looks slightly different.

To keep all of the stats showing while you move the map, tap the pin button on the right side of the stats.

The pin button on the right side of the location stats
Shown on iPhone — Android looks slightly different.

To show a different stat, tap the stat you want to replace, then choose another one from Distance, Speed, Elevation, or Location.

The menu for changing a stat, with Distance, Speed, Elevation, and Location
Shown on iPhone — Android looks slightly different.

Updated October 7, 2026

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