Barnwell Mountain- Gilmer TX ? Any info on this place.

guitarbug · Jan 14th, 10, 09:44 PM

Does anyone have any info on this place

Barnwell Site

Barnwell Mountain in Gilmer TX ?

Would like to hear more about this place.

gary · Jan 16th, 10, 10:30 AM

I have been there twice. There is something there for everyone. You start out on the crest of the mountain and find marked trails that match your skill level and start down. We found the least extreme trails are at or near the bottom so I had to ride atv's down and walk back up for the next one. Save some energy for the ride back up as I had to repeat the process about 10 times to get all the chickens to the top. We pulled a 90 yamaha up several hills as it did not have the clearence. Polaris 800, 700, 500, 2-330's, 2-Honda rancher, 5-yamaha timberwolf, 3-Honda trx 250ex. I sold the 90 after the first trip. There is primitive camping on site and no food. You might have to move over a few times as jeeps pass by but it is fun to watch them work. Send more specific questions if I missed something.

guitarbug · Jan 16th, 10, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by gary

I have been there twice. There is something there for everyone. You start out on the crest of the mountain and find marked trails that match your skill level and start down. We found the least extreme trails are at or near the bottom so I had to ride atv's down and walk back up for the next one. Save some energy for the ride back up as I had to repeat the process about 10 times to get all the chickens to the top. We pulled a 90 yamaha up several hills as it did not have the clearence. Polaris 800, 700, 500, 2-330's, 2-Honda rancher, 5-yamaha timberwolf, 3-Honda trx 250ex. I sold the 90 after the first trip. There is primitive camping on site and no food. You might have to move over a few times as jeeps pass by but it is fun to watch them work. Send more specific questions if I missed something.

Does it have a lot of trails that are fairly easy or all pretty tough ? Is it family friendly ? Thanks!

gary · Jan 16th, 10, 02:34 PM

I would say it is worth the trip for family fun. If you ride on the ridge, which is where you park, you will find about 15% of the easy trails. There are more easy trails down one level but you might have to turn around at the end due to difficult exit. I have been to General Sams, Gator Run, Red River, Broken Bow, Lake Murray. If you have been to any of these I will try to compare. With patience, you will have fun. Ride around and you will find enough trails to meet your needs.