The Art of Building MTB Trails by Hand

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  • Опубліковано 7 лют 2025

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  • @pinkprincessjlw
    @pinkprincessjlw 3 роки тому +121

    oh my gosh, the fact that he is doing this by hand - ALONE is insane!!! you have so much skill

    • @trailreviews3628
      @trailreviews3628  3 роки тому +15

      Thanks ! I appreciate it! I’ve had a bit of help, but it’s been a commitment because most features are built by myself. Glad you enjoyed it.

    • @silverkashima3040
      @silverkashima3040 3 роки тому +10

      @@trailreviews3628 are you ever gonna tell them about all of the small elves you having shoveling wheelbarrows of dirt for you

    • @gdth3pr018
      @gdth3pr018 3 роки тому +1

      @@silverkashima3040 lmaooo and the people that record for u

    • @trailreviews3628
      @trailreviews3628  3 роки тому +3

      @@gdth3pr018 I record by myself.

    • @gdth3pr018
      @gdth3pr018 3 роки тому +1

      @@trailreviews3628 COUGHHH cough *AHEM* *pfft*

  • @michelsebastian7
    @michelsebastian7 3 роки тому +92

    You’re so lucky with that dirt. That’s the best dirt to build with. Keep up the good work

    • @Vr_Dreamer
      @Vr_Dreamer 9 місяців тому +1

      What kind of dirt is that?

    • @Xthyncy
      @Xthyncy 8 місяців тому +3

      Yk what kinda dirt I use
      The dirt that’s already there 😂 I’m too broke to buy dirt

    • @therApist69
      @therApist69 5 місяців тому

      @@Xthyncyhe doesn’t buy it… he uses a mesh to filter out the chunks of roots, pebbles and whatever shouldn’t be there.

    • @thebutteredgoose6373
      @thebutteredgoose6373 3 місяці тому +1

      Probably a soil with high clay content

    • @suselmo3869
      @suselmo3869 3 місяці тому

      fr dude the dirt where my trail is has rock about 3-4 inches down making it super hard to dig. So I usually loosen it up with a pickaxe.

  • @stefanvdk2573
    @stefanvdk2573 3 роки тому +24

    This man is really underrated and deserves so much more love

  • @MikeKraemer87
    @MikeKraemer87 2 роки тому +22

    I love the passion man, you really can see it. A lot of people don't understand the hours it takes to build and dig the smallest features.

  • @Aveal
    @Aveal 3 роки тому +11

    I envy the dirt you can work with so much! In the terrain we have building jump trails in this style would never be possible. On the other side we have very steep terrain with a lot of natural rock features so everything comes with an upside and a downside. Keep up the good work.

    • @trailreviews3628
      @trailreviews3628  3 роки тому +2

      Yeah I definitely got very lucky with my dirt! It’s perfect for shaping jumps due to the high sand clay mix that holds together well. I can drive 15 minutes out in the PNW to access rocks so we’re pretty lucky up here!

  • @JamieBeattie-v4k
    @JamieBeattie-v4k 2 місяці тому +2

    You look like me. I’ve been making dirt jumps for at least three years now and you look like me and then jumps at look pretty good just making child and I think this video is really good and everyone should hear a lot and that sub.

  • @Ben_BN12
    @Ben_BN12 4 місяці тому +1

    Shaping is just so satisfying 🤩

    • @trailreviews3628
      @trailreviews3628  Місяць тому

      That's my favorite step of them all! Its really where the work starts to show!

  • @FearTheVo1d
    @FearTheVo1d Рік тому +1

    It is such a nice feeling when you make a good jump and trail

  • @n3rv989
    @n3rv989 Рік тому +1

    Wish i was building stuff like this at that age. Great work to everyone involved!

  • @snbsmtb
    @snbsmtb 3 роки тому +6

    Wow! So cool dude building so many huge features mostly alone is mind blowing you are so underrated

  • @elis.5450
    @elis.5450 3 роки тому +3

    AAAAAH YOUR VIDEOS ARE GETTING SO GOOD!

  • @robertrobertson7782
    @robertrobertson7782 6 місяців тому

    Great job man⚒️I am a professional Trailbuilder now in Southern Oregon place called Spence Mountain building bad ass trails like you but before I worked for these dudes I did the same thing you did and built like 8 miles in Central Oregon.
    Love your work keep it up!🌲🪵⚒️🪨⛰️🚵‍♀️

  • @linkhayward
    @linkhayward 3 місяці тому +1

    the soil is so good

  • @rossgooding7423
    @rossgooding7423 3 роки тому +4

    This kid is the Michaelangelo of trail building, and he really shreds.

  • @EricF1984
    @EricF1984 10 місяців тому +1

    Awesome job. Place looks fun. Glad to see you out doing rad things in the dirt! 🤘😎

  • @chojintigeroid4704
    @chojintigeroid4704 2 роки тому +2

    Where I live it's all SHALE and massive roots, it's so hard to dig and sift through. I mix sand into it and it helps a bit...a _bit._ Also my wheelbarrow is a POS, it'd probably help if I got a new one.

  • @mrbottle6466
    @mrbottle6466 Рік тому +1

    Sieving the dirt for the perfect surface for the perfect take off.

  • @danegreer2270
    @danegreer2270 Рік тому +2

    Dirt is insane! Trails look epic too good work man!

  • @philiplogan6416
    @philiplogan6416 2 роки тому +1

    Ah man you've got some prime dirt there. Trails look brilliant

  • @litwanlazerdimfan
    @litwanlazerdimfan 6 місяців тому

    That dirt looks awesome

  • @robinjones1850
    @robinjones1850 2 роки тому +1

    The fact you do all this with just shovels is impressive would love to do this where I live but there isn’t any good places for it

  • @cooperpoole9091
    @cooperpoole9091 2 роки тому +1

    that dirt is so good!!!

  • @mikeo3589
    @mikeo3589 2 роки тому +1

    Wow!!! Hard worker right there, pretty amazing…👊🏼

  • @louisminford9696
    @louisminford9696 3 роки тому +4

    Love the digging videos !

  • @christophreusch319
    @christophreusch319 3 роки тому +4

    Those trails are in your backyard??? WTF. Amazing work! We build all our trails by hand as well (except our DJ Line which had to be done within a weekend...). so I know how time consuming and hard this work is ... keep on digging! #nodignoride

  • @wackdoubt
    @wackdoubt 2 роки тому +2

    Those trails look really good

  • @ferencbordas
    @ferencbordas Рік тому +2

    dude you are soooo lucky with this dirt

  • @taneliharkonen2463
    @taneliharkonen2463 3 роки тому +1

    Such nice job guys!! :D Thats what its all about, just do it! You are very skillful. Those wood features are spot on.. And those sieved sand surfaced kickers are smooth AF!! :D Just awesome!!

    • @trailreviews3628
      @trailreviews3628  3 роки тому +1

      Thanks! It’s a process but the work pays off for sure

  • @karlish8799
    @karlish8799 2 роки тому +1

    Nice work dude. You got some beautiful dirt there 👌.

  • @ITCHI2K
    @ITCHI2K 2 роки тому +1

    This is SO good

  • @TomWoodwardVideos
    @TomWoodwardVideos 2 роки тому +1

    Nice jumps, looks like great quality dirt you have round there 🤙

    • @AngusBrady-st2gi
      @AngusBrady-st2gi 11 місяців тому

      Yea well in least he doesn’t have people destroying em on him while trying to build when it hard work and that what happened to me and that’s why I gave up building em.

  • @richardguerreromtb
    @richardguerreromtb 3 роки тому +1

    beautiful soil

  • @surfslogs9435
    @surfslogs9435 Рік тому +1

    Bro this shit brings joy to my heart these kids are epic

  • @kevinr5437
    @kevinr5437 2 роки тому +1

    Awesome 🙌🏼

  • @Wardanyo
    @Wardanyo Рік тому +1

    Absolute BOSS.

  • @sk1ngouf
    @sk1ngouf 5 днів тому

    I oove it !!🫠🤤🤤

  • @BLUE-jo9uu
    @BLUE-jo9uu 3 роки тому +1

    Clean video keep it up bro🤙

  • @blakehermann3665
    @blakehermann3665 2 роки тому +1

    Nice jumps

  • @petergarcia8225
    @petergarcia8225 2 роки тому +1

    Great job...thats alot of back breakers

  • @daisysmaller1048
    @daisysmaller1048 Рік тому

    I’m 12 and I have built a big pump track with jumps with 2 other of my friends it has been hard work but it pays off

  • @altonoutdoors4422
    @altonoutdoors4422 3 роки тому +1

    So impressive!

  • @30Thirty
    @30Thirty 2 роки тому +1

    So dope bro just inspired me

  • @jayhutchinson7578
    @jayhutchinson7578 2 роки тому +1

    Respect 👌

  • @jayhutchinson7578
    @jayhutchinson7578 2 роки тому +1

    Good vid 👌

  • @hannesfragel
    @hannesfragel 3 роки тому +1

    Nice Build

  • @FLAVOURBMX
    @FLAVOURBMX 2 роки тому +1

    Yess so sick dude

  • @NicoCkling
    @NicoCkling 3 роки тому +1

    Awesome !!!! 😍😍

  • @juwankeeshawnsmith6930
    @juwankeeshawnsmith6930 2 роки тому +1

    amazing

  • @Burritosarebetterthantacos
    @Burritosarebetterthantacos 11 місяців тому +1

    Did this young man just mix concrete with his dirt? Brilliant.

  • @decameronpark
    @decameronpark Місяць тому +1

    add some (4%) lime or cement to your soil mix

  • @dirttdude
    @dirttdude 2 роки тому

    For trail sustainability you want triangulated sloping on your jumps and trannys to allow for sheeting off trail when it rains and you especially want to armor the bottoms of the jumps and trannies to avoid puddling and subsequent erosion. it's a bad practice to mine soil from the jumping area because when somebody cases it and eats shit they have a lot farther to fall. We use soil from trail building above us to build jumps because full wheelbarrows go down hill better.

    • @trailreviews3628
      @trailreviews3628  2 роки тому

      I’m WA with the more consistent rainfall we don’t get much at a time. The dirt we have is good enough to dig around, and we also don’t have anybody riding here since it’s a private trail system

  • @LuluBejot
    @LuluBejot 3 роки тому +3

    I think we’ve meet before, Such a good MTB video! When is your next one?
    I just subscribed to you

  • @finncooper4761
    @finncooper4761 3 роки тому +1

    The butter god 🤟

  • @MacNSteez2602
    @MacNSteez2602 3 роки тому +1

    You got perfect dirt

  • @ThaddeusWatson
    @ThaddeusWatson 2 роки тому

    yeah

  • @Rune_Mtb
    @Rune_Mtb 22 години тому

    Where are you from cus that dirt looks amazing. ??

  • @cutlaps
    @cutlaps 3 роки тому +4

    Far out mate this is unreal! How long have you been building your trails for?

    • @trailreviews3628
      @trailreviews3628  3 роки тому

      Thanks mate! I’ve been building for a few years now. Not exactly sure but probably about 2 years

  • @hasneez68
    @hasneez68 3 роки тому +1

    Damn that dirt, i wish in my area i could use that too

  • @petergarcia8225
    @petergarcia8225 2 роки тому

    Tryin' to figure out some layouts on my mini bike trail.

  • @gabrielmarias972
    @gabrielmarias972 2 роки тому +1

    Hi! How you get to the lios of the jumps not get brake easily? Just compact the sand as can?
    Maybe using bags to get inside the sand and have more support?
    Thanks

    • @trailreviews3628
      @trailreviews3628  2 роки тому +1

      Hi there! The dirt I am using has low sand concentration so it compacts very easily and hardens. I put a tarp to prevent excessive water on the lip if there is a big storm, but the process mainly just involves a lot of hand packing

  • @FatTireVanVentures
    @FatTireVanVentures 2 роки тому

    Looks like ridiculously good dirt

  • @georgekumakanga717
    @georgekumakanga717 2 роки тому

    Is that the Yu-Gi-Oh GX theme song? anyways i am so totally pumped am working on a park in Africa Malawi

  • @thomas.nothing4433
    @thomas.nothing4433 3 роки тому +1

    respect , I began my own pumptrack , but I’m not h gonna build something that big

  • @lowvibe
    @lowvibe Рік тому +1

    epic man.. :-)

  • @revolution6023
    @revolution6023 Рік тому +1

    So this does not just break if you ride over it a few times?? I am absolutely new to this

    • @trailreviews3628
      @trailreviews3628  Рік тому

      Hey! What you see me doing when I get the smoother finish to the jumps is slap packing the dirt. After letting set for a few days and packing very hard, the dirt stays packed enough to where the tires will not sink in. After constant riding, the dirt will often get a "concrete" like appearance.

  • @happydaysoutdoors4450
    @happydaysoutdoors4450 2 роки тому +1

    Bro you have same type dirt as me, what size grate you use for screen to get rock out on wheel barrow? I got about 80 to 20 percent clay to dirt ratio 💯

    • @trailreviews3628
      @trailreviews3628  2 роки тому

      Hey! Glad to hear you’ve also got great dirt! I prefer the 1/4 inch mesh for sifting. Makes it fairly easy to separate rocks but also gets anything sizeable out

  • @muntinu
    @muntinu 10 місяців тому +1

    having dirt that good its so rare, i wanna build a trail but its hard dirt..

    • @trailreviews3628
      @trailreviews3628  10 місяців тому

      I did get fairly lucky with this dirt! Try looking around for pockets that may be easier to dig. Areas even a few feet away from each other may have very different dirt pockets.

  • @jackaroniart6790
    @jackaroniart6790 2 роки тому +1

    Where do you get all the dirt from?

  • @eastonharris9508
    @eastonharris9508 2 роки тому +2

    I wish I had enough land to do this cause I would do this

  • @Dirtydiesel201
    @Dirtydiesel201 6 місяців тому

    What shovels are they?

  • @Brayden0280
    @Brayden0280 2 роки тому +1

    Do you water down any jumps

    • @trailreviews3628
      @trailreviews3628  Рік тому

      In the summer, I usually run as much water as I can. It turns to dust fairly easily in the PNW

  • @ridefreeordie85
    @ridefreeordie85 2 роки тому

    Would these style of trails work for dirt biking as in like the dirt bike with an engine type of dirt bike

    • @trailreviews3628
      @trailreviews3628  2 роки тому

      I'm no dirt bike expert, but I do think lips would not need to be as steep and certainly will need a larger radius

  • @DirtriderDaddy-js3wu
    @DirtriderDaddy-js3wu Рік тому

    I built a jump too but I don’t have enough dirt lol

  • @justinharrer6479
    @justinharrer6479 3 роки тому +1

    What type of land did you build this on? Private or public? Hopefully the jumps are protected for a long time

    • @trailreviews3628
      @trailreviews3628  3 роки тому

      This is on private land. Jumps get very little traffic because it’s only a few people riding, but enough to stay nice and hard. Should be protected for a long time!

  • @SamOutdoorsReal
    @SamOutdoorsReal Рік тому +1

    How do you get your dirt texture like that?

    • @trailreviews3628
      @trailreviews3628  Рік тому

      I sift a lot of the top layer. For the lips, it gets all the rocks out and gives you the nice smooth appearance.

  • @Josh_Ryals
    @Josh_Ryals 3 роки тому +1

    We’re did u store all the wood since it all got taked
    down

    • @trailreviews3628
      @trailreviews3628  3 роки тому

      It all got removed and taken to a recycling facility. We didn’t have any space to put it unfortunately. I would have loved to build some urban kickers

  • @jamesanderson1753
    @jamesanderson1753 2 роки тому

    What dirt did u use to make this trail

  • @gatesaver
    @gatesaver 3 роки тому +1

    What mattock/pickaxe do you use? My spot is really rocky and i need recommendations on one.

    • @trailreviews3628
      @trailreviews3628  3 роки тому

      I use the thick husky one. It’s strong and lasts a long time

    • @gatesaver
      @gatesaver 3 роки тому

      @@trailreviews3628 Unfortunately they dont ship to sweden, gotta continue looking.

  • @spyder027
    @spyder027 2 роки тому +1

    Would dirt with a lot of clay be good for building trails?

    • @trailreviews3628
      @trailreviews3628  2 роки тому +2

      Absolutely! A lot of our dirt is clay. It holds together much better than sand or duff but can be harder to work with. The digging definitely pays off though and you get super smooth and long lasting trails!

    • @jayhutchinson7578
      @jayhutchinson7578 2 роки тому

      @@trailreviews3628 facts

  • @eleanoreperry1231
    @eleanoreperry1231 Рік тому

    After about 3 years the last Keurig stopped working ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxBrV-RbF5Nk0Rlt9i15aao-YMzqzTG8Vf initially was able to unblock, however eventually we couldn't fix. That one was a replacement unit sent by the manufacturer after we had problems with our very first Keurig. This works fine (lol, at least for now) however I didn't realize the water reservoir was so much smaller than our prior unit. With 2 people having one or two cups of coffee each morning, it seems like I'm refilling it daily. Otherwise just happy to have the convenience of pod coffee vs. making a morning pot.

  • @jameswhyte3834
    @jameswhyte3834 3 роки тому +1

    can someone please recommend a good shovel and mcleod? preferably quite cheap

    • @trailreviews3628
      @trailreviews3628  Рік тому

      I've always liked the $9 Anvil flat shovel and spade. I've cracked one, but 1 in 4 years is not bad with how hard I've abused them

  • @nazarenavelazquez4303
    @nazarenavelazquez4303 2 роки тому

    Do you mix the earth with sand?

    • @trailreviews3628
      @trailreviews3628  2 роки тому

      Nope! Mostly just stick with clay and let it compact. I am very lucky with the dirt I have

  • @mothtra
    @mothtra 3 роки тому

    what is the shovel you use for packing in the jumps? ive been trying to find da good one for ages lol

    • @trailreviews3628
      @trailreviews3628  3 роки тому

      I’m using the cheap Anvil ones for 10 dollars or so. I find they work better than the nicer ones. Feels smooth to pack with

  • @theodorosanastasi4704
    @theodorosanastasi4704 2 роки тому +1

    do u build with rocks because im trying to build something like u :]

    • @trailreviews3628
      @trailreviews3628  2 роки тому +1

      I don’t anymore! Features last much longer when they’re only dirt

  • @chojintigeroid4704
    @chojintigeroid4704 2 роки тому +2

    How do you gauge how much of a gap to make vs. how big the jumps are? How do you get to the point where you know?

    • @trailreviews3628
      @trailreviews3628  2 роки тому +1

      I usually build the jump first then clear the run in and run out. It is more helpful for me to gauge speed. It may not be apparent until the lip is partially stacked. Short answer is there's no real way to do it, just practice gets more precise views.

    • @chojintigeroid4704
      @chojintigeroid4704 2 роки тому

      @@trailreviews3628 thanks!

  • @CaseO_SkateO
    @CaseO_SkateO Рік тому

    Where at

    • @trailreviews3628
      @trailreviews3628  10 місяців тому

      These trails are located at a private location and are closed to the public

  • @linkhayward
    @linkhayward 3 місяці тому

    rizz

  • @ABS6x6
    @ABS6x6 3 роки тому

    Yo were is this?

  • @rhyleeduell9029
    @rhyleeduell9029 2 роки тому +1

    Does It Help By Filtering The Dirt?

    • @trailreviews3628
      @trailreviews3628  Рік тому

      Yes, sifting the dirt is very useful to ensure a smoother riding surface. However it takes a lot more time and effort

  • @seatosummitjamaica
    @seatosummitjamaica 7 місяців тому

    That dirt

  • @eastonmtb2128
    @eastonmtb2128 2 роки тому +1

    That dirt tho

  • @hightorrexplore4370
    @hightorrexplore4370 2 роки тому +1

    He’s lucky it’s a clay area. But still insane..

  • @unclealzbbq2185
    @unclealzbbq2185 3 роки тому

    I think one seth is enough

  • @NoahGregory-xo5br
    @NoahGregory-xo5br 4 місяці тому

    gnar trails

  • @tonikronpass_15
    @tonikronpass_15 3 роки тому +1

    Is there some Instagram of you?

  • @brucejones8749
    @brucejones8749 6 місяців тому

    You’re building a mountain bike park not a mountain bike trail….
    It’s just a buffed out, super wide, bike park jump line ….
    Do you ride back up the hill? Or do you have an E bike or a truck take you to the top again

  • @caluceno
    @caluceno Рік тому

    Why do you sound like Seth

  • @tandrq
    @tandrq 2 місяці тому

    im gonna bust

  • @FinnsMTBskiing
    @FinnsMTBskiing 2 місяці тому

    My dirt is shit

  • @ryan69999
    @ryan69999 3 роки тому +2

    What the frick