If youβve completed an off-road trip using your Magellan TRX7 or TRX7 CS Pro, you might want to export your full trail reportβincluding the GPX track, custom waypoints, trail notes, and any geotagged photos.
Whether youβre sharing it with your overland team, uploading to a trail website, or archiving your records, this 2025 step-by-step guide will show you how to easily export your off-road data.
π¦ What You Can Export
- GPX Track File: Route path, elevation, and GPS points
- Waypoints: Saved markers with notes
- POIs: Custom or preloaded points used
- Trail Photos: Geotagged images from TRX7 CS Pro
- Trail Notes & Journal Entries
π₯οΈ Method 1: Export Using USB (Windows or Mac)
Steps:
- Power on your TRX7
- Connect it to your computer using a USB cable
- On your computer, the device should appear as a removable drive
- Open the folder named
/GPX/Tracks
- Copy the
.gpx
files you want to export - For images, navigate to
/DCIM
or/Pictures
and copy photos - You can also export
/Journal
files if you’ve enabled note saving
π‘ Rename files for easy sorting, e.g.
Moab_Desert_Trail_March2025.gpx
βοΈ Method 2: Export via SmartGPS Eco (Cloud Sync)
- On your TRX7, connect to Wi-Fi
- Tap Settings > Sync Now
- Visit https://www.smartgpseco.com on your browser
- Log into your account
- Go to Journal > Tracks
- Select the trail and click Download GPX
- Download waypoints, notes, and any associated media
π Bonus: You can export entire trips as shareable packages for trip logs or forums.
πΈ How to Export Photos with Trail Data
If youβre using the TRX7 CS Pro, your trail photos are automatically geotagged and timestamped.
- Connect via USB and copy images from
/Pictures
or/TRAIL_PHOTOS
- Image metadata includes coordinates, trail name, and timestamp
- You can overlay them on Google Earth or use with third-party tools like Garmin BaseCamp
π Use apps like GeoSetter or Lightroom to view geotags visually.
π€ Uploading Your Trail Report to Other Platforms
After exporting your GPX file, you can upload it to:
- Gaia GPS
- AllTrails
- GPX Studio
- Caltopo
- Garmin BaseCamp
- Trailsoffroad.com (with custom reports)
π§° Sample Folder Structure for Backup
markdownCopyEdit/Trail Reports/
βββ Arizona_March_2025/
βββ Arizona_Trail.gpx
βββ Waypoints.csv
βββ Trail_Notes.txt
βββ Photos/
βββ IMG_001.jpg
βββ IMG_002.jpg
Keep each trail organized for trip planning, sharing, or future printing.
π§ͺ Troubleshooting Export Problems
Issue | Fix |
---|---|
Device not recognized by PC | Try another USB port or restart device |
GPX missing waypoints | Ensure waypoints were saved before ending trip |
File wonβt open | Use GPSVisualizer.com to validate or repair GPX |
Photos not geotagged | CS Pro must be used; TRX7 base model lacks camera |
π Magellan Support
- π www.magellangps.com/support
- π 1-800-707-9971
- π€ How-to export video tutorials available in the Help section
- π Download user manuals for TRX7 / CS Pro
β Final Thoughts
Exporting trail reports from your Magellan TRX7 or CS Pro lets you create a powerful archive of your adventures. With just a few steps, you can share routes with friends, upload to trail communities, or review your path for future planning. Whether you prefer USB or cloud sync, Magellan makes it easy to document the full journey.