If you are having issues recording Tracks, the following articles may be helpful:
This article covers the basics of how to record a Track: Record and Resume Tracks
If you started recording too soon, or forgot to stop recording after you finished your trip, you can crop your Track to get rid of the extra parts:
Track? Route? What is the difference anyways? What is the difference between a Track and a Route?
What if you want to convert your Track into a Route?
Device settings can play a role in how accurate your Track recordings are. If you are having accuracy issues, check out these articles:
- Gaia GPS isn't locating me. How do I adjust iOS location services?
- Gaia GPS isn't locating me. How do I adjust Android location services?
- Android - Track recording inaccurate or has spikes
- Huawei Devices Track Recording Issues
When using Gaia GPS, keep in mind that your device is communicating directly with satellites to find your location. Things like tree canopy, tall buildings and cliffs can cause interference with GPS signals. More on why GPS recording can inaccurate here: Why GPS Track Recording Can Be Inaccurate