You can customize how the software calculates routes for each activity profile (Activities). For example, you can calculate road-based routes for a driving profile, and you can calculate off-road routes for a hiking profile.

Select BaseCamp > Preferences > Routing, and select an activity profile from the drop-down list.

Calculation Mode

Sets the route calculation method for routes using roads. The Faster Time option calculates routes that are faster to travel. The Shorter Distance option calculates routes that are shorter in distance. The Curvy Roads option calculates routes that tend to use curving roads for more scenic motorcycle routes.

Elevation Mode

Allows you to minimize the ascent for off-road routes.

Road Type Avoidances

Allows you to define the types of roads to avoid in routes.

Feature Type Avoidances

Allows you to define the types of features to avoid in routes. For example, you can avoid toll roads, climbing paths, or narrow trails.

Area Avoidances

Allows you to define the specific areas to avoid in routes.

Custom Speed

Allows you to set your average speeds for different types of roads.

Truck Attributes

Sets the truck attributes used when calculating a route, such as height, weight, or hazardous materials. This setting is available only for truck-based activities.

RV Attributes

Sets the RV attributes used when calculating a route, such as height and weight. This setting is available only for RV-based activities.