There are a few best practices to follow in order to create a high-quality Route:

 

  • Route Length: While a Route can be anywhere between 0.5 km and 20 km, we recommend a distance of no more than 2km to make your route accessible for as many Trainers as possible.

  • Route Start & End Points: 

    • Select PokéStops or Gyms that are in places you like to play Pokémon GO with others, like a local park, to serve as your Route's start and end points.

      • Please note that PokéStops or Gyms associated with special events (like Pokémon GO Fest) or Sponsored PokéStops can not be selected as Start or end Points.

    • If you have created a long Route, consider having your end point somewhere Trainers can rest for a moment once they’ve completed the Route.

 

  • Route Path

    • Your Route should be one, continuous path with a clearly defined start and end point. It can’t start in one place, pause, and then resume in another with a jump in between.

    • Routes cannot be used to display inappropriate or abusive imagery on the Map or to draw attention to or abuse individual Trainers.

  • How the Route Feels:

    • A great Route takes fellow Trainers somewhere that may feature a great view, a garden, interesting artwork, or be a quiet part of town that people may not know about.

    • Routes should be safe and publicly accessible by pedestrians.

    • The Route should feel “evergreen” and not focus on something temporary, like a concert or special event. 

 

  • Route Title & Description:

    • The title should describe the intention behind the Route, such as “A Quiet Walk Through my City,” "Learn More About our Town's History," or "Tour of my Favorite Parks."

    • The description can be more personal about what makes the Route special to you such as “If you walk here in the morning, you can see many cute dogs.”

    • Try to use the tags to help people fully understand what they’re getting into based on their personal desires and capabilities

      • E.g. If your Route passes by several Gyms, other Trainers might want to know that it is Raid-friendly.

    • Make sure that you exclude any personally identifiable information from your Route title and description.