Barnwell Mountain - Gilmer Texas - Offroad Trails on Waymarking.com

Located 5 miles North of Gilmer, TX on Hwy. 155. Gilmer is home of the nationally famous
Yamboree. Also features a historical museum, Cherokee Rose Festival, art, antiques, and
crafts shopping.

Property Description
TMTCs 1st Property was officially opened in July 2000 and has become one of the premiere
off-highway parks in the United States. BMRA is one of the largest projects principally using
the Recreational Trails Program Grant Process.

Some of BMRAs amenities include Full Shower and Bathroom facilities, pristine port-a-potties
throughout the property, on-site food vendor, a well marked trail system utilizing
unobtrusive trail signage designed by TMTC Board Member Bobby Beamer. These signs are
now being used at many off-road facilities including the Superlift ORV Park in Hot Springs,
AR.

This beautiful 1800 acre park located 5 miles north of Gilmer TX on highway 155 is a shining
example of what TMTC and its members and volunteers can accomplish. TMTC and BMRA
have been recognized by such organizations as Texas Parks & Wildlife, The Blue Ribbon
Coalition, Tread Lightly!, National Off Highway Vehicle Conservation Council, The ATV Safety
Institute (ASI), American Motorcyclist Association, United Four Wheel Drive Association,
Southwest Four Wheel Drive Association, as well as many regional and state organizations.

Property Location
From Gilmer turn east onto Hwy 155 North (this is a stoplight). Go approx. 5 miles and as
you start to climb a hill look for a green sign on the left pointing to the right that says
"Barnwell Mountain Recreation Area". You have to watch for the turn off because it is at the
crest of the hill and you will miss it if you are not paying attention. This sign is directly across
the Hwy from the entrance. Turn right, go through the gate and up the hill.... you can't miss
it.

Overall Trail Difficulty: Extreme 4x4 material! Land Ownership: Private Popularity: Moderate Highest Altitude: . Trail Length (approx): 1800 acres Parking availble?: Yes Room for Trailers: Yes Permit required to access area?: Yes Camping sites nearby: Yes Are OHVs permitted: Yes Additional Trailhead: Not Listed

Visit Instructions:
Before posting your log be sure that you have a picture of you, your group, or the wheelin rig on the trail. In your log please post a little bit about your experience on the trail(s). (Would you recommend this to others? Etc...) Optional: If you have a topo map to upload with your track log information that is always welcome!

Recent Visits/Logs:

Date Logged Log User Rating   01/28/2010 Geojeepsters visited it