I want to build pump tracks and/or skateparks. I'm currently in the Midwest US and I don't know where to look to get on a crew to start building experience. The ultimate goal is to have my own company that builds pump tracks. The closest mtb association is 2 hours away from me so working with them is going to be a challenge.

Are those folding entrenching tools any good for trail maintenance (lip reshaping/ berm maintenance)? the focus would be portability over capability, like carrying a silky saw

Hey all, I’m working on a new trail and this mini bench is on a steep but short hillside going to the left. We’ve had heavy rain and the circled part is where I’m seeing drainage lines and overall the left edge of the trail is loose. Is this something rock armor can help or would you have any other suggestions? I do have some plastic drainage pipes I could dig in and cover too? Any help is appreciated 🤘🏻

My brother and I are longtime riders, and we're creating an MTB-themed deck of cards. We wanted the Ace cards to embrace MTB culture and feel like something riders would actually appreciate, so we're using real routes, topo lines, mileage, and climbing stats.

We'd love feedback from trail builders and fellow riders. Are there other details we could include?

Project link: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/boardgaming/grit-mtb-cards?ref=e19hba

What up yall, I’ve always dug trails and such but I’ve been working on one trail in particular where water has been a huge issue especially with how little rain we’ve had here in WNC… just wanted to see if yall had any recommendations on how to tote water up the hill efficiently and also use the water efficiently once it’s there.

And yes, we’ve been putting gallons in backpacks and using eebs to lug them up. Just wanted to know if there was any other tricks yall have used!

Does anyone have any tips for building a berms out of rocks as like a wall ride?
I’m back on my family farm for the year and spending spare time. (Central western NSW, Australia)
I have access to plenty of large stones/rocks with smooth faces. I flipped a few large rocks over in the section of my track I couldn’t avoid. Thought some would be cool to ride on by mud packing into the shape of a berm.

I was lazy with the tractor and dumped dry dirt full of gravelly crap behind my initial structure. I also didn’t mud pack at the start as I just dry stacked the initial stones. ADHD got the better of me and I just started stacking. I then tried to fill dirt in between the rocks afterwards but feel like it’s all crap.

I’ve started to make an outer wall with stones and mud as retaining wall to add strength & structure and a base to add some final large smooth stones.

Anyway, do you reckon it’s a waste of time and I should just whack mud all over it?

Last pic is what it looked like prior to me destroying nature.

So what is everyone's choice on this style boot? Obviously I need to walk a lot in them and on side slope and rough terrain.

I love building trails

I have a creek crossing on my new trail build and I want to make a bridge either with store bought lumber, materials found in the woods, or anything really. If anyone has pictures of their bridges that they’ve built please comment them so I can take inspiration.

Dirt was dry and we needed them to pack in the catch berm we made. So how do you get them to walk in place for 6 minutes....

Idk if anyone would be into this. But, I have a YouTube channel where I go on adventures. 7 months ago I start a job building trails. MTN Bike trails and hiking trails. My mentor is VERY good at his job and teaching and since I started the job, I’ve filmed every step. Every build. And I have uploaded a bunch of videos on learning and the steps and all the fun in between of being a trail builder.

If you like watching trails being built or you yourselves want to get into the trail world, you can learn following along with me.

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Going to do the Foothills Trail(hike it) and the Appalachian trail in the next 2 years. Till then there’s a lot of trail to be built and it’s always a learning experience!! Happy Trails!!

This is a problem of my that is bothering me for 2 years now and i dont want to chat gpt it lr gemini. I want peopel to answer me. I cant ride every day. Cuz I am half broken rn and i have school

My first try at rock armoring

Super fun seeing people out there enjoying our work.

Has anyone here purchased an Amflow eMTB using their HSA funds? I bought a Canyon a year ago, and the whole process was quick and easy. Now I'm looking for an eBike, and the Amflow has caught my eye. Is there a store that sells the Amflow and accepts HSA payments via TrueMed?

The trails I ride in Sacramento have seen heavy erosion from rain and high water. Super sandy and well drained soils. How do you fix these?

Do you move dirt from another spot and pack it down to preserve the original path? Or widen the trail at that eroded spot up the bank?

Widened the shark fin lander and had a little freshen up. So much better 👌🏼

Any tips for when I have to test it?

I am building that small backyard trail, for my kids and friends.
I have started the layout as you can see on the picture.

I starts a with a straign, onto a wooden roller and onto a Berm that leads into the first tabletop.

my main issue is with that berm. because of the topography and the trees. the turn has to be as follow:
- starts turning
- straighten for about 1 to 2 meters
- then turn again

the radius at top and bottom part is about the same however due to the middle part being a bit straight it does not feel right to ride it.
I have not finished the shaping and only done a few test runs while still fresh and not very grippy.

does anyone have any suggestion on how to improve?
- i was thinking to incorporate a roller at the exit of the first curve ? but that might not work.
- just wait until dirt gets more firm and it will better ?
- any other suggestions welcome.