Originally Posted by
DCwom
I have yet to find an option for "Back to start", perhaps the unit has to be in an active tracking mode during a ride for that option, (I'm at my desk now...).ly what I learned from this is when I plan an out & back in the future, I'll make two routes on RWGPS.
I don't have an Explore, so downloaded the manual. Now note that Garmin manuals can suck, but here's what it says: Page 3 at bottom left.
Navigating Back to Start
At any point during the ride you can return to the starting point
1) Go For a Ride
2) At any point during the ride select anywhere on the screen to select the timer overlay
3) Select [Home Symbol] - Where To - Back to Start
4) Select - Along Same Route or Most Direct Route
5) Select - Ride
The device navigates you to the starting point of your ride
Yes, the unit would be need to be in active tracking mode for this to work as it uses that track to generate return to start directions. Hard not to be in an active track though, typically the unit will automatically start a track when you start moving, even if you didn't press Start. My 1000 does this as did the 810. Curious if they changed this function on the Explore.
And as note, the active track (which can auto start) is different then following a course. You have to start a course navigation as well as start the track, these are seperate functions.
Hope this helps.