The Art of Building MTB Trails by Hand

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  • @pinkprincessjlw
    @pinkprincessjlw 3 роки тому +119

    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 +85

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

    • @Vr_Dreamer
      @Vr_Dreamer 7 місяців тому +1

      What kind of dirt is that?

    • @Xthyncy
      @Xthyncy 6 місяців тому +2

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

    • @therApist69
      @therApist69 3 місяці 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 Місяць тому

      Probably a soil with high clay content

    • @suselmo3869
      @suselmo3869 Місяць 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.

  • @MikeKraemer87
    @MikeKraemer87 2 роки тому +21

    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.

  • @stefanvdk2573
    @stefanvdk2573 3 роки тому +23

    This man is really underrated and deserves so much more love

  • @Aveal
    @Aveal 3 роки тому +10

    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!

  • @FearTheVo1d
    @FearTheVo1d Рік тому +1

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

  • @Ben_BN12
    @Ben_BN12 Місяць тому

    Shaping is just so satisfying 🤩

  • @mrbottle6466
    @mrbottle6466 Рік тому +1

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

  • @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.

  • @rossgooding7423
    @rossgooding7423 3 роки тому +4

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

  • @n3rv989
    @n3rv989 10 місяців тому +1

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

  • @linkhayward
    @linkhayward 22 дні тому

    the soil is so good

  • @robertrobertson7782
    @robertrobertson7782 3 місяці 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!🌲🪵⚒️🪨⛰️🚵‍♀️

  • @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!

  • @EricF1984
    @EricF1984 8 місяців тому +1

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

  • @philiplogan6416
    @philiplogan6416 Рік тому +1

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

  • @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

  • @ferencbordas
    @ferencbordas Рік тому +2

    dude you are soooo lucky with this dirt

  • @cooperpoole9091
    @cooperpoole9091 2 роки тому +1

    that dirt is so good!!!

  • @mikeo3589
    @mikeo3589 Рік тому +1

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

  • @litwanlazerdimfan
    @litwanlazerdimfan 4 місяці тому

    That dirt looks awesome

  • @surfslogs9435
    @surfslogs9435 Рік тому +1

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

  • @danegreer2270
    @danegreer2270 Рік тому +2

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

  • @richardguerreromtb
    @richardguerreromtb 2 роки тому +1

    beautiful soil

  • @louisminford9696
    @louisminford9696 3 роки тому +4

    Love the digging videos !

  • @wackdoubt
    @wackdoubt 2 роки тому +2

    Those trails look really good

  • @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

  • @petergarcia8225
    @petergarcia8225 2 роки тому +1

    Great job...thats alot of back breakers

  • @Wardanyo
    @Wardanyo Рік тому +1

    Absolute BOSS.

  • @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

  • @Burritosarebetterthantacos
    @Burritosarebetterthantacos 8 місяців тому +1

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

  • @gabrielmarias972
    @gabrielmarias972 Рік 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  Рік 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

  • @ITCHI2K
    @ITCHI2K 2 роки тому +1

    This is SO good

  • @blakehermann3665
    @blakehermann3665 2 роки тому +1

    Nice jumps

  • @karlish8799
    @karlish8799 2 роки тому +1

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

  • @kevinr5437
    @kevinr5437 2 роки тому +1

    Awesome 🙌🏼

  • @christophreusch319
    @christophreusch319 2 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

  • @TomWoodwardVideos
    @TomWoodwardVideos 2 роки тому +1

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

    • @AngusBrady-st2gi
      @AngusBrady-st2gi 8 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.

  • @hannesfragel
    @hannesfragel 3 роки тому +1

    Nice Build

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

    So dope bro just inspired me

  • @altonoutdoors4422
    @altonoutdoors4422 3 роки тому +1

    So impressive!

  • @FLAVOURBMX
    @FLAVOURBMX 2 роки тому +1

    Yess so sick dude

  • @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

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

    Clean video keep it up bro🤙

  • @petergarcia8225
    @petergarcia8225 2 роки тому

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

  • @jayhutchinson7578
    @jayhutchinson7578 2 роки тому +1

    Respect 👌

  • @hasneez68
    @hasneez68 3 роки тому +1

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

  • @taneliharkonen2463
    @taneliharkonen2463 2 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  2 роки тому +1

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

  • @jayhutchinson7578
    @jayhutchinson7578 2 роки тому +1

    Good vid 👌

  • @MacNSteez2602
    @MacNSteez2602 3 роки тому +1

    You got perfect dirt

  • @finncooper4761
    @finncooper4761 3 роки тому +1

    The butter god 🤟

  • @NicoCkling
    @NicoCkling 3 роки тому +1

    Awesome !!!! 😍😍

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

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

  • @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

  • @muntinu
    @muntinu 8 місяців тому +1

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

    • @trailreviews3628
      @trailreviews3628  8 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.

  • @juwankeeshawnsmith6930
    @juwankeeshawnsmith6930 Рік тому +1

    amazing

  • @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

  • @FatTireVanVentures
    @FatTireVanVentures 2 роки тому

    Looks like ridiculously good dirt

  • @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  10 місяців 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.

  • @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.

  • @georgekumakanga717
    @georgekumakanga717 Рік тому

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

  • @eastonharris9508
    @eastonharris9508 2 роки тому +2

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

  • @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  Рік 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

  • @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.

  • @jackaroniart6790
    @jackaroniart6790 2 роки тому +1

    Where do you get all the dirt from?

  • @SamBrotherman
    @SamBrotherman 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.

  • @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

  • @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!

  • @ThaddeusWatson
    @ThaddeusWatson 2 роки тому

    yeah

  • @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

  • @lowvibe
    @lowvibe Рік тому +1

    epic man.. :-)

  • @jameswhyte3834
    @jameswhyte3834 2 роки тому +1

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

    • @trailreviews3628
      @trailreviews3628  10 місяців 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

  • @Dirtydiesel201
    @Dirtydiesel201 4 місяці тому

    What shovels are they?

  • @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

  • @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

  • @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  Рік 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 Рік тому

      @@trailreviews3628 thanks!

  • @Brayden0280
    @Brayden0280 2 роки тому +1

    Do you water down any jumps

    • @trailreviews3628
      @trailreviews3628  10 місяців тому

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

  • @jamesanderson1753
    @jamesanderson1753 2 роки тому

    What dirt did u use to make this trail

  • @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..

  • @nazarenavelazquez4303
    @nazarenavelazquez4303 2 роки тому

    Do you mix the earth with sand?

    • @trailreviews3628
      @trailreviews3628  Рік тому

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

  • @linkhayward
    @linkhayward 22 дні тому

    rizz

  • @rhyleeduell9029
    @rhyleeduell9029 2 роки тому +1

    Does It Help By Filtering The Dirt?

    • @trailreviews3628
      @trailreviews3628  10 місяців тому

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

  • @unclealzbbq2185
    @unclealzbbq2185 3 роки тому

    I think one seth is enough

  • @obnoxiousgaming1891
    @obnoxiousgaming1891 3 роки тому

    Yo were is this?

  • @seatosummitjamaica
    @seatosummitjamaica 4 місяці тому

    That dirt

  • @CaseO_SkateO
    @CaseO_SkateO 9 місяців тому

    Where at

    • @trailreviews3628
      @trailreviews3628  8 місяців тому

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

  • @NoahGregory-xo5br
    @NoahGregory-xo5br Місяць тому

    gnar trails

  • @tonikronpass_15
    @tonikronpass_15 3 роки тому +1

    Is there some Instagram of you?

  • @tandrq
    @tandrq День тому

    im gonna bust

  • @brucejones8749
    @brucejones8749 4 місяці 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

  • @FinnsMTBskiing
    @FinnsMTBskiing 16 днів тому

    My dirt is shit

  • @ryan69999
    @ryan69999 3 роки тому +2

    What the frick

  • @Bailyn_boyz
    @Bailyn_boyz 4 місяці тому

    I know where you live your not safe 🧏‍♂🤫

  • @zeniastrula4358
    @zeniastrula4358 8 місяців тому +1

    It's good building when you have a sand.. no wet land and rocks..

    • @trailreviews3628
      @trailreviews3628  8 місяців тому

      Most of the dirt on this property is a mix of sand and clay. It works very well for what I build here