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Navigating Back to Start

Before you can navigate back to start, you must locate satellites, start the timer, and start your activity.

At any time during your activity, you can return to your starting location. For example, if you are running in a new city, and you are unsure how to get back to the trail head or hotel, you can navigate back to your starting location. This feature is not available for all activities.

  1. Press Line drawing of the watch with a top button callout .
  2. Select an activity that uses GPS, for example, Run.
  3. During your activity, swipe right.
  4. Select Navigate > Back to Start.
  5. Select TracBack or Straight Line.

    The navigation screen appears.

  6. Move forward.

    The arrow points toward your starting point.

    TIP: For more accurate navigation, orient your watch toward the direction in which you are navigating.
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November 2025
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