Using the Main Map

This article will give you an overview of the features found on the Main Map screen.  

Video features the iOS app. The Android app may look slightly different.

iOS (Apple)	Android

1. Search - Accepts names of Points of Interests, trails, and waypoint coordinates. 
2. Full Screen Mode / Map Display Options - Tap to switch the main map into full screen mode.  Long press to toggle on/off the control bars, stats bar, compass, rotation lock, and lock screen
3. Crosshairs - Locate and follow yourself
4. Create - Record a track, add a waypoint, create a route, download a map, take a picture, import a file.
5. Map Sources - Change the map source displayed on the main map. iOS / Android
6. Trip - Shows current stats and you have the option to record a track, take a picture, and check your GPS status.
7. Discover - Find hikes, trails, and POIs. 
8. Saved - View your saved tracks, routes, waypoints, folders, and maps.
9. Settings - View help center articles, subscription information, force a sync with your web account, change units, manage map controls, and more.
   
   Notes:
   • Gaia GPS looks a bit different on iPad. For an explanation of those differences, check out this article.
   • Printing is only available at gaiagps.com and not in the app: Printing on GaiaGPS.com

Zooming

Method 1: Pinch

To zoom in: place two fingers close together on the map screen and slide them apart

To zoom out: place two fingers apart on the map screen, and slide them together

Method 2: Tap

To zoom in: double tap the map with one finger

To zoom out: single tap the map with two fingers.

Method 3: Tap and Drag

To zoom in: Double tap the map and hold with one finger. Then slide towards the bottom of the screen

To zoom out: Double tap the map and hold with one finger. Then slide towards the top of the screen

Tapping

On iOS, tapping the screen will mark a location on the map. The following information will display in the tap drawer:

• Elevation of the marked location
• Distance and bearing of the marked location in relation to your current location
• Latitude and longitude of the marked location
• A list of saved items such as waypoints, tracks, and routes. Tap the item to view more details. 
• A list of points of interest near the marked location: parks, trailheads, trails, and lakes.

Swipe up to view the entire drawer

From the tap drawer, you can also save the marked location as a new waypoint, route to the marked location, and easily share your coordinates.