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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.

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

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

    Elevation, speed, and course shown in the map toolbar
    Shown on Android — iPhone looks slightly different.

Updated October 7, 2026

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