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Hike Activity Missing?

Former Member
Former Member over 6 years ago
Is there a way to create a Hike activity that uploads to garmin connect as a hike?

First, as far as I can tell the Forerunner 645 is missing the Hike activity (Ideally I want Run, Bike and Hike). I create one by making a copy of the Walk activity and name it "Hike". It inherits the green walking guy icon. I complete my activity, but when I upload to garmin connect it shows as a Walk. I can change it in Garmin connect to Hike, but that's not ideal ...
  • 0 over 6 years ago
    It's not a native activity on the 645, but I do have a CIQ app that will record it as a hike and upload it as a hike, with a large number of data screens.

    Hike 2
  • 0 over 6 years ago
    As far as I am aware the only difference between walk and hike are the data fields, which can be customised anyway. I only record in walk mode which is recognised by Strava as a walk.
  • Former Member
    0 Former Member over 6 years ago
    It's not a native activity on the 645, but I do have a CIQ app that will record it as a hike and upload it as a hike, with a large number of data screens.

    Hike 2


    Hey, Jim. I use your App on my hikes for the data screens but when it uploads to the Garmin Connect website, the activity is still labeled as a walk. Never really bothered me but figured I'd let you know since you mentioned it here. I have a 645M.
  • 0 over 6 years ago
    David_PDX - when you first start the app. long press up for settings. There you can switch between walk and hike. (the default is hike, but maybe you changed it by mistake at some point. ) The version number on the first screen will end with a "W" or a "H" depending on the mode you're in.

    Do this while it's still showing GPS status and before you press start, as once it's recording, the sport can't be changed.
  • 0 over 6 years ago
    Scott. The other difference is the sport as shown in GC. If you record a hike, it shows as a hike.
  • Former Member
    0 Former Member over 6 years ago
    Try the Hike2+ app.