Create and Edit Waypoints in the App – Gaia GPS

Waypoints are markers that can be placed at a specific point on the map. Waypoints are commonly used to mark points of interest or information like a critical turn on a trail.

This article will show you how to:

create a new waypoint
change a waypoint icon
change a waypoint icon's main color and outline color
change the location of existing waypoints

Create a new waypoint from "+ menu"

1. To create a new waypoint at any time, tap the '+' icon, and then the waypoint icon. If you want to drop a waypoint at your location, first tap the locate icon so it turns black in Android or green in iOS, to center the map on your location, and then follow the steps to create a waypoint:

To drop a waypoint at your current location, first tap the locate icon so it turns a solid color, then follow the steps to create a waypoint:

3. To change the position, drag the ring around the waypoint.

4. To change the waypoint icon and/or color, tap on the icon.

For more icon choices:

iOS: Scroll to the right for more icons. Tap the smiley face emoji to see emoji icons.
Android: Select between the Icon, Emoji, or Colors tabs.To access more icons and emojies, scroll down on the selected tab, or use the emoji filters.