How to import GPSies track files to a Garmin device

Import GPX Routes from GPSies using Garmin Connect

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1. From the drop-down menu of any of our embedded tracks select GPX Route (not track) and download it;
2. Go to Garmin Connect > Training > Courses;
3. Press the small Import button – (under the Create a Route);
   
4. Select and import the GPX Route saved earlier from GPSies;
5. Select the appropriate course type;
6. You can modify and name the track if you wish;
7. Save the route;
8. Press the “Send to device” button.

You can also easily share this route with your friends and they can import it just by pressing “Send to device”.

Direct route importing into a Garmin Device.

This method doesn’t work on all the Garmins.

If you have a folder named “NewFiles” on your device that you can access from your computer, you can simply download the track from the drop-down menu as Garmin Course TCX and copy it there. GPX files also work on some devices. 

It should then appear in your courses on the device.

Keep in mind that Garmin doesn’t keep the waypoints from our maps so take notes for the important things, or print the original map and details from our website.