I overwhelmingly recommend this place! I visited Memorial Day on my way home from a weekend at Tablerock Lake which is very close by, and had a an amazing time.
I only planned to ride a couple hours but had so much fun I kept getting on that shuttle and stayed the whole day.
I've been to a few ski resorts that offered downhill in the summer, and thankfully this is not that! It didn't feel like a corporate cash cow, more like a best friend's personal dream playground on steroids.
The trails are epic and well maintained. As expected, they offer a variety of ride levels for everyone. They have trails that are fast and flowy, easy for beginners yet great for more advanced riders that like to go fast.
Next, gnarly technical trails with drops, rocks and lots of natural obstacles to test your nerve and suspension. I did manage with my hardtail.
Finally, the playground runs, with lots of manmade features and great jump lines.
All of which were very well labeled, marked and consistent so you don't have to worry about getting into something you weren't expecting.
Shuttle runs up are managed by a fleet of military troop transport vehicles that appeared to be very well maintained, set up with solid racks for the bikes, and plenty of seating. How cool is that? I never waited more than a couple minutes for a ride.
The main compound is beautiful and modern with an aesthetically pleasing color palette that compliments the lush forested canyon.
Wrenching service is available which I was thrilled about. It looked like a ParkTool factory shop so I popped in there and within a few minutes, I believe his name was Zach, who is awesome, had my chain oiled, tires pressure adjusted, and my whole set-up checked to make sure it was fit for the task. They also offer really nice full suspension rentals that were so affordable, I regretted bringing my own bike.
Now for my "second" favorite part of the day, lunch. I ordered the Howler Burger and paired it with an IPA. I am not kidding when I say it was possibly the best burger I've ever had. Seriously!
The tables were nicely stained and lacquered. The only thing I would add would be seating options under the canopy of trees as the dining area is in the only open air space and the sun was radiating heat through those new black umbrellas.
They have a nice shop, with parts, riding apparel, gifts, snacks,... just about anything you could possibly need and the prices were comparable to my local bike shop!? Not like the aforementioned ski/ bike resorts. In fact, everything there was priced as if I was in the middle of town.
Now my favorite part of the day, I was helped by a very beautiful and lovely lady whom I think was named Jan. I hope I got that right as she remembered my name after being there only one other time two years earlier. I'm not that memorable so kudos to her.
The parking is behind a medium hill, about the only pedaling I had to do that day. I realized they have a four seater RZR with bike racks for a parking lot shuttle only after I made the trip two times. It was a great trail though.
They have a nice stage for events and offer really cool camp sites with decks and glamping tents.
In all, I can't say enough good things about the place. All the staff is incredibly friendly and invested in you having a good experience. The facility is beautiful, the food is fantastic and most importantly, they are serving up smiles for miles of downhill.
Sorry, I had so much fun I didn't take time for photos. read more
