Ultra 2 and Backtrack

[testcard]

Decided to try out Backtrack on my Ultra 2 with a short walk on a local beach. Set it going, and then after a mile or so tapped Retrace Steps and turned back, walking in my original steps in the sand. However the display is somewhat confusing, with the white arrow pointing roughly North-West and the white line pointing East of North. Following my original steps exactly, the two pointers never converged. The Apple Support page isn't totally clear on this, but am I right in thinking that I should follow the white line and ignore the arrow? Is my current position in the centre of the compass? Thanks

 

[Tiki35]

I agree. This feature is so confusing. Can't find any help on YouTube either.

 

[Howard2k]

IIRC the white arrow is the destination of your origination point and the white line is the path to get there. I could be wrong, but I think that’s how it worked.

Turn the crown and you’ll see it zoom in and out and show a range. IF you zoom out does the white line converge on the arrow?

 

[testcard]

Thanks for the replies. I’ll try Howard2K’s suggestion next time I’m out. I’ll admit I was expecting a simple arrow overlaid over a digital breadcrumb trail.

 

[testcard]

Just as a postscript, I bought the WorkOutDoors app recently, and it does exactly what I need - creating a breadcrumb trail of a walk or hike that can be followed back to the start point.