Devil's Den is a MONUMENTAL achievement in trail building

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    Rock Solid Trail Contracting is hard at work again on another set of Monument Trails, this time at Devil's Den State Park. This place was the original mountain bike destination in Arkansas and it's getting an amazing overhaul.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 337

  • @driftattack11
    @driftattack11 3 роки тому +120

    I really dig how you've been handing mics to the people you've been riding with. Not only do we get the POV camera and get to hear your commentary, it's awesome to hear the other rider's commentary even when they are far away from you. Excellent idea

  • @rich2632
    @rich2632 3 роки тому +36

    Just spent 5 days in Arkansas riding because of your videos. Drove all the way from New York. Keep up the good work you’re inspiring riders and showing us what all these amazing places have to offer. Met several riders that were out there because of you as well. Thanks for all your hard work!

    • @richardshumate3712
      @richardshumate3712 3 роки тому +2

      I'm Northwest Arkansas native overly impressed with what's going on around here used to not be much of anything to do if you didn't own a boat I hope you had a great time welcome and come back can't believe you came all the way from New York peace out

    • @mountainbikinggramps
      @mountainbikinggramps 3 роки тому

      I think I met you on the trail, happy pedaling

  • @casestudymtb
    @casestudymtb 3 роки тому +64

    This was the best mountain biking podcast interview I've heard to date. Selfless, empathetic, probing... and all done while riding some killer track blind. 👏👏👏

  • @andersonsridebikes
    @andersonsridebikes 3 роки тому +60

    I'm an Arkansas native who lives within 90 minutes of all of the NWA trails, Mount Nebo, and Devil's Den. I'm new to Mountain biking and I cant believe I have waited so long to get into the sport considering the massive amount of incredible trails that are so close by! I am very grateful for the work you have done in Arkansas! I sincerely thank you.

    • @WOLFTICKVIDEOS
      @WOLFTICKVIDEOS 3 роки тому +4

      How can you live here and just be getting into mountain biking?😂 It actually took us a little while to get into it as well, so I'm just as guilty.🤣

    • @siradinar
      @siradinar 3 роки тому +6

      @@WOLFTICKVIDEOS Don't be too hard on yourself - it wasn't always like this. The MTB trail explosion only happened in the last 5 years or so.

    • @clover2538
      @clover2538 3 роки тому

      I live 5 minutes

    • @phug0id
      @phug0id 3 роки тому +4

      @@siradinar agreed. born and raised in Rogers and nothing like what's available at Slaughter Pen/Coler/Railyard/etc was around when I was a kid (90s/2000s).
      love that it's here now!

    • @Gavids
      @Gavids 3 роки тому +2

      It's never too late...I'm planning a trip to Arkansas (from NJ), can't wait

  • @johnblackham4443
    @johnblackham4443 3 роки тому +38

    Trails are absolutely awesome . Turning into a real Mecca out there ! Gotta give a shout out to my heart surgeons who gave me a new aortic valve and triple bypass ! Hope to be out there someday soon on my Levo . So grateful to be still killin it at 70 . Thanks so much guys !

  • @lforrest14
    @lforrest14 3 роки тому +31

    Going underneath that little waterfall was cool as hell.

    • @calebday6988
      @calebday6988 3 роки тому +2

      theres about 6 waterfalls and they r some on the walking trails that are cooool as fuckkk man. devils den is awesome

    • @that_container
      @that_container 5 місяців тому

      i did the trail but when i went there was no water.

  • @josephmirando1263
    @josephmirando1263 3 роки тому +2

    You know its a great place when all you hear is hahaha, whoa and yeahhhhh ! Every 2 or 3 feet. Love it. Great video

  • @bonham4994sts9
    @bonham4994sts9 3 роки тому +5

    I think you've found the new future of mtb UA-cam here. Interviewing people while you ride is where it's at. Great work and keep it going 🤘

  • @boonerichardson1639
    @boonerichardson1639 3 роки тому +2

    I’ve been mountain biking since I was a kid, and have a hobbyist trail builder since my teenage years. The organized effort that AR is putting into making their state an Mtb destination is quite remarkable. This trail is super impressive. Incredible incorporation of natural features. Hats off to the builders and some forward thinkers making it possible in AR.

  • @TheAngryHusky
    @TheAngryHusky 3 роки тому +3

    Rock Solid always delivers. Can’t wait to ride this one

  • @mattc4735
    @mattc4735 3 роки тому +6

    Can't wait to shred Devil's den one day!

  • @SouthernSender
    @SouthernSender 3 роки тому +5

    That quote hit me "Think we are seeing an age of people who are willing to have less, to see more!"

  • @justinuriahphoto
    @justinuriahphoto Рік тому

    This is, in my humble opinion, the best mountain biking channel on UA-cam. While I can appreciate other channels who have some crazy visuals, this channel adds the dialog which adds another level to the ride. For instance, listening to this guy who was awarded a million dollar contract for trail building is eye opening. I cannot imagine the logistics behind all of that but he goes into some of the leg work like staying up until midnight doing paperwork and payroll. These are excellent points to learn about because while we have the privilege of riding these trails, we never know what went on to achieve the end result. Thank you for sharing these videos. I subbed.

  • @bastiP
    @bastiP 3 роки тому +6

    I love these philosopical talks and live lessons while showing of sick trails. Awesome video :D

    • @andreanicol7588
      @andreanicol7588 3 роки тому

      I agree. Brian, I’d watch mtn biking interviews ( while mtn biking) any day

  • @mountainbikinggramps
    @mountainbikinggramps 3 роки тому +2

    I live 2 hours from Devils Den, I was there the opening day and went back a week later. The new additions are awesome, and even for an old slow guy the stoke factor was high. I have a few videos on my channel that covers more of the trails. We are blessed here in the Natural State to have so many new trails being built

  • @joebikes
    @joebikes 3 роки тому +8

    Great video! And I can't wait until these trails open this weekend! We are so blessed here with amazing trails... Devils Den is just 1 of several new trail systems opening this year here in NWA 🤓

  • @servidig483
    @servidig483 3 роки тому +6

    Lovin the real talk convos on the trail

  • @SeanKWhite-lk5zf
    @SeanKWhite-lk5zf 3 роки тому +1

    These guys have taken trail building to another level. Amazing.

  • @TheStache_MTB
    @TheStache_MTB 3 роки тому +2

    So stoked to have this around my area. Slaughter and Coler are amazing, but this is the type of riding I really look for.

  • @brandihodges9548
    @brandihodges9548 3 роки тому +1

    Just saw an article today about these new trails...now your video. Vacationing there soon for hubby's birthday week!! Your videos have definitely been helpful as to what to ride!!

  • @AaronSchroder
    @AaronSchroder 3 роки тому +4

    Wow! One of the most beautiful, fun, and interesting trails with out being death defying. Great video!

  • @Chris-pw7ov
    @Chris-pw7ov 9 місяців тому

    Rock Solid trails are fricken' great! Their trail builds in Minnesota are amazing!

  • @thomaslane918
    @thomaslane918 3 роки тому +3

    Those trails look amazing! Kudos to the trail builders.

  • @waltmanis6111
    @waltmanis6111 3 роки тому +1

    Wow, this looks amazing. It's come a long way since when I was riding at Devil's Den in 1996.

  • @claymcclendon
    @claymcclendon 2 роки тому +1

    I did this trail over the weekend on my hardtail. Most beautiful trail I have ever been on! Great work love the features and really flowy. MTB'er from Oklahoma and this was my first time I said "Dang I wish I had a seat dropper". Very Fun!!

    • @tylerroberts3663
      @tylerroberts3663 4 місяці тому

      Do you know the name of this trail?

    • @claymcclendon
      @claymcclendon 4 місяці тому

      If you look on google maps the start is Fossil flats trailhead and it loops under yellow rock overlook​@tylerroberts3663

  • @calebday6988
    @calebday6988 3 роки тому

    i live in fayetteville arkansas, NWA, and devils den is one of the coolest places out here. the amazing giant rocks and rockwork done by people years and years ago, really incredible. gotta thank the Walmart millions of $$ for all the MTB work up here, really been enjoying it

  • @SecretSpots
    @SecretSpots 3 роки тому +3

    This place looks AMAZING!! I really like how you give a mic to the guests and get some conversation in too. Great job.

  • @philipgardiner2003
    @philipgardiner2003 2 роки тому +1

    Jaw dropping ride guys! Incredible trail. 19:00-20:00 = sick!!

  • @krishnaveganathar
    @krishnaveganathar 3 роки тому +1

    Really great trail design. Very imaginative. Meditating on the possibilities.

  • @judevenalian5008
    @judevenalian5008 3 роки тому +1

    Those were probably the best trails I've ever seen in a video. Thanks.

    • @willbros1499
      @willbros1499 3 роки тому

      I'm in Bentonville, so we have a lot of stunning trail and big money features. Nothing in the area competes with the natural beauty of those trails, and when I rode them, we didn't get to ride the advanced line. I will be there Thursday for the grand opening, and I cannot wait to hit the advanced lines, and see more of the stuff we missed back in early April.

  • @mmodtomic7119
    @mmodtomic7119 3 роки тому +3

    Best one yet. Between the biking and the epic interview...you finally got me. Subscribed.

  • @whiteknucklehuck7797
    @whiteknucklehuck7797 3 роки тому +1

    Man, that place looks amazing! Perfect example of leveraging the natural shape and bits of the land to make sick trail features. Can't wait to ride here someday. Keep up the good work!

  • @fnglass4314
    @fnglass4314 3 роки тому +1

    This trail just made the must ride list. Thanks Brian.

  • @lastsonofadam1927
    @lastsonofadam1927 3 роки тому +1

    BKXC just putting it out there my man, some of the terrain you blast down is way more gnarly than the majority of jumps/features you pass on. I have faith youll keep working on that cause you obviously have the capability to do it safely, push yourself and have fun

  • @dr05guitar
    @dr05guitar 2 роки тому +1

    I think this has to be one of the coolest looking trails I've ever watched you ride... so epic!

  • @johnbartlett3288
    @johnbartlett3288 2 роки тому

    Imo that’s the best trail I’ve seen you ride. Looks absolutely awesome.

  • @jrc0004
    @jrc0004 3 роки тому

    And it gets added to the mountain bike trail bucket list!

  • @flexmtb
    @flexmtb 3 роки тому +2

    This is too awesome. We 100% need this in the Sierra's (CA). Near Auburn and Tahoe. Who's with me?!

    • @t.o.f.t.s.
      @t.o.f.t.s. 3 роки тому +1

      Get involved with FATTAC, if you're not already👍

    • @t.o.f.t.s.
      @t.o.f.t.s. 3 роки тому +1

      FATRAC

    • @flexmtb
      @flexmtb 3 роки тому

      @@t.o.f.t.s. Awesome! Will check em out.

  • @ryanburbee917
    @ryanburbee917 Рік тому

    Whatever you believe in, it honestly is Devine intervention I came across this specific video!!! I was really caught up with where my next mtb trip will be but not anymore, no question I’m going here!!

  • @jrldude8719
    @jrldude8719 3 роки тому +1

    I never thought I'd need to put Arkansas on my list of places to visit, but this video just changed my mind. Amazing trails- great video!

    • @camoronL
      @camoronL 3 роки тому

      @@JGreen-tb6ke 0/10 Troll harder

  • @bvan1970
    @bvan1970 3 роки тому +1

    Excellent on trail interview! It was so great to hear the crystal clear audio from you and the other riders. Keep up the great content. I’m jealous as ever, every time I see on of your videos.

  • @calebday6988
    @calebday6988 3 роки тому

    devils den is incredible!! not just for biking, its incredible out there.

  • @Syndreamer
    @Syndreamer 3 роки тому +1

    Heya BKXC, watching your videos made me reserve a week to vacation in Bentonville in two weeks. Been adding the trails to the list of places I wanna ride.

  • @hardtailstrails1299
    @hardtailstrails1299 3 роки тому +1

    Thats truly an amazing trail! Love seeing projects like this funded.

  • @unclefuzzyss
    @unclefuzzyss 3 роки тому +1

    the ride interview was fascinating. More of this!

  • @davidmain8696
    @davidmain8696 3 роки тому

    One of your top 5 videos in my opinion Brian. Very Awesome!!

  • @kurt776
    @kurt776 3 роки тому +5

    If it looks this good on gopro imagine its real beauty when you ride it.

  • @kurtwerner4258
    @kurtwerner4258 3 роки тому +1

    Wow, NWA just keeps getting better and better. Amazing!!

  • @Brvdonwize
    @Brvdonwize 3 роки тому

    Yeah!! Stoked you had fun man!

  • @nick_john
    @nick_john 3 роки тому +1

    Daaang! that is one awesome trail build!

  • @johndavidgoes9053
    @johndavidgoes9053 3 роки тому

    This is amazing riding. Thanks to this video this area is definitely on my short list when I make it to Arkansas.

  • @anthonyterlizzi2405
    @anthonyterlizzi2405 Рік тому

    You've got me wanting to visit Arkansas now. This looks beautiful

  • @petersauer94
    @petersauer94 3 роки тому +1

    Brian don't forget the food shot at the end of riding, I think people enjoy that.✌

  • @mitchwarren1600
    @mitchwarren1600 3 роки тому +11

    I dropped two ton of sand stone rock at my local trail in Woburn . The exciting part of this is , they came from a house Winston Churchill owned during the war, it was part of maybe a couple of hundred tons that was excavated during a refurbishment .

    • @M1978-p8j
      @M1978-p8j 3 роки тому

      Woburn , Mass?

    • @true3211
      @true3211 3 роки тому

      @@M1978-p8j If it was Winston Churchills house it's probably not Massachusetts.

  • @terratrodder
    @terratrodder 3 роки тому

    What a trail! This is something I'll plan a trip to ride, hopefully for several days.

  • @kurtpeterson6293
    @kurtpeterson6293 3 роки тому

    Alright, alright. You sold me. Arkansas is the next vacation destination.

  • @AlexGifford5150
    @AlexGifford5150 3 роки тому

    Wow! Simply amazing! That looks like the best trail!

  • @siradinar
    @siradinar 3 роки тому

    Thanks for the sneak peek! Can't wait to get out there myself after it opens!

  • @JLising
    @JLising 2 роки тому

    Looks sooo gorgeous out there!!! Can’t wait to ride it

  • @mikekelsey6777
    @mikekelsey6777 3 роки тому

    Will be camping and riding ad Devil's Den at the end of May. So looking forward to riding this trail.

  • @Jacob99174
    @Jacob99174 3 роки тому

    This was a great vid of these beautiful trails, and fantastic dialogue

  • @RCblake07
    @RCblake07 3 роки тому

    The rock section was one of the coolest trail sections ive ever seen.

  • @TomKennedyUSA
    @TomKennedyUSA 3 роки тому

    Wowsa! That's incredible! Amazing landscape & trail around the 9 minute mark.

  • @matterisnotsolid8295
    @matterisnotsolid8295 3 роки тому

    I may have to visit Arkansas one day just to ride this. Beautiful.

  • @RookieStyles
    @RookieStyles 9 місяців тому

    So entertaining. You do such a great job hosting your videos. And this was a cool capture. Awesome dialogue. 👍🤙

    • @bkxc
      @bkxc  9 місяців тому +1

      Love to hear that!!

  • @paulj8283
    @paulj8283 3 роки тому

    Another magic trail, unbelievable!

  • @louissilva4180
    @louissilva4180 2 роки тому

    love to hear you enjoying the Ride, I use a lot of energy Hootin and A hollerin , Whewww

  • @Robscartoons
    @Robscartoons 3 роки тому

    Thanks for posting this! This trail is a must ride

  • @robertboarding9095
    @robertboarding9095 3 роки тому

    Wow amazing rock work on an already amazing trail.

  • @chappytrails1127
    @chappytrails1127 3 роки тому +1

    Headed there the end of the month... can't wait.

  • @awesometuscaloosa7203
    @awesometuscaloosa7203 3 роки тому

    Master Trail Builders and Rock Solid, my Respects🤝

  • @BTBRVReviews
    @BTBRVReviews 3 роки тому +73

    I'm vicariously biking watching this video.....and I still got injured

    • @fijibubba
      @fijibubba 3 роки тому +7

      Drinkin beer in the hot tube is a dangerous sport.

    • @keirfarnum6811
      @keirfarnum6811 3 роки тому +1

      You gotta improve those bike handling skills!

    • @hudsonvivaan9149
      @hudsonvivaan9149 3 роки тому

      a tip : watch movies on flixzone. I've been using it for watching loads of movies lately.

    • @kevinquincy4638
      @kevinquincy4638 3 роки тому

      @Hudson Vivaan definitely, have been using flixzone} for months myself :D

  • @kareymaurice3236
    @kareymaurice3236 3 роки тому

    Been a minute..... Love to tune in to watch you! 😎

  • @SkinnyAndFast
    @SkinnyAndFast 3 роки тому

    Wow this place looks absolutely awesome!

  • @M1978-p8j
    @M1978-p8j 3 роки тому

    Awesome! Live on the west coast in British Columbia myself but hope to rip the east some day. Crazy , so well built!

  • @eddienorton4577
    @eddienorton4577 3 роки тому

    Bet that’s beautiful in summer! New to mtb but the videos of these trails are making me want to visit soon!

    • @willthompson864
      @willthompson864 3 роки тому

      Falls really the best time to see the region

  • @wattermelon1510
    @wattermelon1510 2 роки тому +1

    Sick glasses, sick trails and what great guys (you and the builders). I love your vids. You're an inspiration and have increased the size of my bucket list with the videos you make. Keep up the great work.

  • @midwake9951
    @midwake9951 3 роки тому

    My MIL lives right off Tunnel Vision on the Sugar Creek system in AR and I'm totally spoiled by the convenience when I go down there. Gonna need to do a day trip to Devils Den in the near future!

  • @vivianfaithfull4748
    @vivianfaithfull4748 3 роки тому

    So need to get there. Great rockwork. Nice riding Brian. Not so long since you didn't want to leave the ground!

  • @everythingoutdoors5569
    @everythingoutdoors5569 3 роки тому +1

    Fire video Brian!!! 🔥

  • @barrybrown5491
    @barrybrown5491 3 роки тому

    Unbelievable! Loved the video....

  • @ddmagic5566
    @ddmagic5566 3 роки тому

    Those trails look amazing!!!!

  • @stevehague3836
    @stevehague3836 3 роки тому

    that was AWESOME ! thanks for the video ! i will have to try and get there one day ....

  • @joysassoon9003
    @joysassoon9003 3 роки тому

    That is one of the funnest trails I have seen in a long time! All the way in Marin, but travel a little to ride other places~ Thanks for this peek~

  • @V3N0M96
    @V3N0M96 2 роки тому

    WOW THATS AMAZING DUDE KEEP DOING WHAT YOU DO BEST MAN APPRECIATE YOU AND WHAT YOU DO BRO♥️

  • @carlitodwanderer7581
    @carlitodwanderer7581 3 роки тому

    that was freaking amazing trail.. i wish i could ride such beauty

  • @bikerike153
    @bikerike153 3 роки тому

    "Experiences over goods" - well said, and well supported by research to make you a happier camper. :)

  • @kieranwhittemore1010
    @kieranwhittemore1010 3 роки тому

    Dang that is one beautiful looking trail

  • @joshhicksss
    @joshhicksss 3 роки тому

    thanks for sharing! love it. one of my best friends worked for Rock Solid for awhile.

  • @Getoutside2day
    @Getoutside2day 3 роки тому

    Added to my bucket 🪣 list 😎. Thanks for sharing Brian. 🤙🏼

  • @josephdefelice3149
    @josephdefelice3149 2 роки тому

    Damn Brian you carved that one like a Ninja!

  • @Andomaca1
    @Andomaca1 3 роки тому

    that first trail was so epic!

  • @johnnydoe66
    @johnnydoe66 3 роки тому +1

    I rode Devil's Den trails back in 1997....definitely need to get there again, but I will wait til fall or early winter...no ticks

    • @WOLFTICKVIDEOS
      @WOLFTICKVIDEOS 3 роки тому

      What do you mean no TICKS?!?🤣😜

    • @johnnydoe66
      @johnnydoe66 3 роки тому +1

      @@WOLFTICKVIDEOS They move a little slower when it's cold....I hate anything that wants to feed on me.

    • @WOLFTICKVIDEOS
      @WOLFTICKVIDEOS 3 роки тому

      @@johnnydoe66 Haha I think it was Jeremiah's bad attempt at being funny. You know, Jeremiah "The Tick" Cullum😂.

    • @johnnydoe66
      @johnnydoe66 3 роки тому +1

      @@WOLFTICKVIDEOS Duh, I should have caught that....🤣

    • @richardshumate3712
      @richardshumate3712 3 роки тому

      And no snakes

  • @gerrade71278
    @gerrade71278 3 роки тому

    Those trails look epic.

  • @deisen123
    @deisen123 3 роки тому

    Wow, looks like an amazing ride.

  • @nwamtb
    @nwamtb 3 роки тому +2

    Wow that looks amazing I gotta get out there soon!!!🤙

  • @willthompson864
    @willthompson864 3 роки тому +2

    35 min drive after class seems like the fall semester will be spent here and Centennial

  • @brucemackay8786
    @brucemackay8786 3 роки тому

    I live in BC, and the biking here is good, you've seen the pics and videos. I never thought of that part of the USA as worth a trip except for the historical interest, but Dee Eh Em Enn, those trails look sweet. Very different than my local riding, but in a really, really good way. Now that's on my list, who knew? Rock Solid indeed.

  • @amindamak22
    @amindamak22 3 роки тому

    seems like the best trails ive ever seen

  • @michae8jackson378
    @michae8jackson378 3 роки тому

    I think I’ve told you before but I was in a biz career, doing pretty well, but not happy! Thinking $$$ was all that mattered. My wife encouraged me to follow my dreams.....became an airline pilot! My brother was a surgeon, same thing, not happy, he became an airline pilot too! Our dad was an AF fighter pilot....we both wanted to be pilots but when young we chased the $$$....
    Life is too short....be happy!
    Btw I just love this series, my mom is from Arkansas. These trails have been magnificent!