Brimstone Recreation, LLC manages and promotes the recreational use of over 45,000 acres nestled in the remote wilds of Northeast Tennessee and located in the Heart of Appalachia. We offer outdoor enthusiasts the opportunity to explore the untamed wilderness of the Appalachian Mountains while enjoying a wide array of recreational activities such as: ATV riding, hunting and fishing, horseback riding, mountain biking, hiking, and bird watching. We have over 300 miles of OHV trails and roads with numerous overlooks and culture exploration points of interest. Come and enjoy the Brimstone experience. "Your Adventure Starts Here".

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BRIMSTONE: Turn Left Just Off the Beaten Path and Right at the Road Less Traveled.


Brimstone Recreation, L.L.C. manages and promotes the recreational use of over 45,000 acres nestled in the remote wilds of Northeast Tennessee. The land that once yielded its abundant natural resources, and is still used for some logging and oil/gas exploration, bears the scars from these practices. However, time and the elements are slowly restoring the area to its natural Appalachian splendor. Like the proud people of this territory, the marks that remain only lend to its character and history.

GMO Natural Resources of Boston purchased the Brimstone property two years ago. It was feared the public would lose its access privileges to the property, but local businessmen Mark Love, Aaron Thompson and Roger Blue intervened and spent nearly two years negotiating a workable plan with GMO.

Like the others, Love grew up hunting, hiking and riding on the Brimstone property. "I really appreciated the opportunity to use that place all these years," said Love who, along with Thompson and Blue, founded Brimstone Recreation to manage the lands more leisurely pursuits while GMO manages its natural resources.

He added, "It's the kind of place that a lot of people don't appreciate until it’s gone." A little more than an hour drive north of Knoxville, Tennessee, Brimstone has been a local outdoor resource for decades. The area is just a stone's throw from the Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area and less than two hours away from the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, but it offers permit holders more outdoor recreational opportunities than even the National Park Service.

Brimstone’s location and history make it a natural convergence for ATV, OHV, mountain bike and horseback riding. It is also a perfect locale for fishing, hiking or any recreation that requires a wilderness backdrop and a spirit of adventure. Brimstone’s membership fee of $50 buys a whole year of these activities and this Spring an additional individual permit fee of $50 opens the entire property to licensed turkey hunters.

Currently there are approximately 320 miles of open trails canvassing the mountain sides and valleys for OHV use. Furthermore, mapping of the 45,000-acre area’s trails and points of interest continues. Due to Brimstone bordering Coal Creek OHV Area and Royal Blue/Sundquist Wildlife Management Area, over 200,000 acres is made available to permit holders for OHV use. Of course, separate permit fees will apply to the additional areas.

The company will be observing sound ecological practices to ensure the site can maintain its wide variety of uses. Agreements have already been reached with the Tennessee Valley Authority to turn miles of utility line right-of-ways into nearly endless food plots to enhance the area's already abundant wildlife.
The property's hardwood forests are not only home to trophy whitetail deer, but also a wide variety of small game and upland game birds. Unfortunately for hunters, the region's young but growing elk herd is still off limits.

This hidden oasis provides something for the explorer in everyone. Whether you are a hiker, photographer or sightseer, you will enjoy the thousands of different species of flora and fauna as well as some of the most breathtaking scenery in the eastern United States. While you ride or wander these trails, you will discover old homesteads and farms that date back more than a century and are slowly being reclaimed by nature. These roads serve as pathways to a land and its heritage.

"Our idea is to preserve this place where it can be enjoyed for generations," Love said. "Most places focus on one type of recreation, but we're about it all."

Then, after reflective thought, he concluded, “It is a natural meeting place.”

For more information about Brimstone go to www.brimstonerecreation.com or www.ridebrimstone.com. Information can also be obtained by calling (423) 663-4868.

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, February 19, 2007 (16:05:47) (2037 reads)