The Magellan TRX7 and TRX7 CS Pro are more than just GPS units—they’re digital trail journals designed to record your off-road history with precision. Whether you’re tracking water crossings, trailheads, or scenic overlooks, using waypoints, photos, and POIs (Points of Interest) transforms your GPS into a trail companion and trip diary.

This 2025 guide shows you how to create, manage, and share a full journal entry using these tools.

📍 What Are Waypoints, POIs, and Trail Photos?

• Waypoints: GPS pins you place manually along a trail
• POIs (Points of Interest): Predefined or saved locations (e.g., gas stations, campsites)
• Photos: Images you take with the TRX7 CS Pro or upload, geotagged to trail points

Together, they create a rich narrative of your adventure.

🛠️ How to Add Waypoints on a Trail

1. While on a trail or track recording, tap the + Waypoint icon
2. Choose from categories like:
   • Obstacle
   • Water Source
   • Campsite
   • Trailhead
   • Scenic View
3. Add a name, notes, and choose an icon
4. Tap Save – your waypoint appears on the map

🧭 Pro Tip: Add warnings like “deep sand” or “locked gate” for future reference.

📸 How to Take and Attach Photos (TRX7 CS Pro Only)

1. While navigating, tap Camera
2. Take a photo—this auto-saves as a photo waypoint
3. Add tags like:
   • “Viewpoint – Rocky Summit”
   • “Campsite #2”
   • “Broken bridge”
4. Tap Save to log it in your journal

Photos are geotagged and can be reviewed from the Trail Journal > Media section.

🖼️ Optional: Import photos later via USB and match them to waypoints manually.

📌 Using POIs (Points of Interest)

You can either add your own POIs or use preloaded ones such as:

• Gas stations
• Food & supply stores
• Vehicle recovery services
• Campgrounds & RV parks
• National Forest boundaries

To Search or Add POIs:

1. Go to Search > POI
2. Filter by category or search by name
3. Tap Add to Trail to include it in your current journal entry

📍 Use POIs when planning logistics-heavy trips that involve fuel stops or camp access.

📓 How to View or Edit Your Off-Road Journal

1. Tap Journal on the home screen
2. Choose your saved trail or track
3. View:
   • Route overview
   • List of all waypoints & POIs
   • Attached photos
   • Notes or custom comments
4. Tap Edit to update or re-tag items
5. Tap Share to export your journal via email, USB, or SmartGPS Eco

🔁 Syncing Journals to the Cloud

You can sync all journal entries (waypoints, images, notes) to your SmartGPS Eco account.

Steps:

1. Connect to Wi-Fi
2. Tap Settings > Sync Now
3. Visit smartgpseco.com to view and download your data
4. Print or share your journal with the GPS community

🧪 Troubleshooting Journal Entries

✅ Final Thoughts

Using waypoints, POIs, and geotagged photos on your Magellan TRX7 or TRX7 CS Pro transforms each trail ride into a documented off-road story. Whether you’re planning trips, logging your overland journey, or helping others discover new trails, your trail journal becomes a living archive of your adventures.