Turn on Backtrack in the Compass app when you begin a hike, and your Apple Watch will track your route. Then if you get lost, you can tap Retrace Steps and follow an arrow to find your way back. Backtrack is available on Apple Watch Series 6 and later, including Apple Watch SE, with watchOS 9 and later.

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