Abandoned Backyard MTB Trail gets Rebuilt and SHREDDED!

Last year we built a 1/4 mile flow trail in my backyard. On this trail I created some of the craziest features I could think of: an arrow jump, step-ups, whale tail and many others. We are rebuilding my backyard mountain bike trail after it has been neglected for 8 months and riding it with new friends and old ones!
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[@lynxg4641]

Dude, you need to cut a very basic XC climbing trail/loop to take you back to the top. If you don't have to get off and walk back up, I think you'd be more encouraged to ride it more.

[@BackyardTrailBuilds]

I’ve got a side trail but it needs some lovin’ as well. Regardless, your totally right.

[@KarstRats]

Home made bar pull lift.

[@zanderpxl581]

i think the overgrowth now lining the trail now makes it look even better ngl

[@saywhaatnow]

It is neat to see your riding progress with your trail building! You look so comfortable on these big hits now compared to your earlier videos. And as always, music is ON POINT. You continue to have the best soundtracks of any KZbin channel.

[@BackyardTrailBuilds]

Yo dude! Thanks a lot! I don’t get a lot of time to ride normally but I’m glad I’m finally starting to look like I’m not a total novice haha.

[@mmoreno509]

Your backyard trails are pure dreams, music and storytelling on point. Always get excited when you upload!

[@BackyardTrailBuilds]

Thanks so much! Extremely kind words that I do appreciate!

[@jbriggs1639]

Your honesty is one of the huge reasons I love your channel. A lot of people are afraid to admit they are nervous but everyone gets nervous. This is a trail of huge features and from the videos you looked to be absolutely shredding it. Also so satisfying to watch you clear the weeds from the trail and make it come back alive.

[@MichianaMadman]

Stoked to see you bring some life back into this beast of a trail.

[@jamesallred460]

I've just recently become addicted to watching mountain biking vids, and watching this now makes me want to build my own trail so I can attempt to not kill myself. Great vid!!

[@DoghnutLover]

Am I the only one that wanted to see him ride that trail with all the greenery?

[@techjeeper8800]

I think that trail needed to be over grown then brought back and tuned up. Having the vegetation right back to the edge of the single track really makes it feel right. Great job, I know you’ve mentioned it being a hard few months. I hope you are finding some peace and purpose. We will all be here when you want to upload more but don’t stress about it.

[@asafcohen3272]

That rake lying with its teeth pointing up on 4:25 gave me goosebumps. I need to talk with your Director of Safety.

[@StuffnThings42]

Thanks for showing this rebuild. It’s inspiring! I’m a trail builder in Colorado trying to restore trails in the East Troublesome Fire area. This video makes me want to keep getting out there and make things better.

[@BackyardTrailBuilds]

Well hell yea! That’s so rad. Well, keep getting out there cause you da real inspiration ✊

[@spirittube9602]

@@BackyardTrailBuilds How much does it cost to make a trail like this ? Im thinking of making one myself!

[@harlanbleier6229]

@@spirittube9602 the trails I have made have costed 10,000s of thousands but I have a full scale bike park. a small scale project is more into the 100-500 range with all the machines and purchased dirt.

[@spirittube9602]

@@harlanbleier6229 Dollar or Pounds?

[@tommytabletop-sam_mtb5704]

i was near the east troublesome fire. i lived in granby.

[@scheinheilig1]

Good Quality overlasts time. Great Job!

[@taylordavis5127]

If you want an idea have always had this cool thought that if you took a berm and you made a landing on the landing on the other side of it and used the berm as the jump you could create sort of a two way thing.

[@mattspen]

I made a berm kind of like this, it’s almost a complete circle or most of a figure 8 that doesn’t touch. And then where it nearly pinches you can jump the pinch ride it backwards then after coming around jump at the same pinch but perpendicular this time to continue down the trail going forwards.

[@willkence7745]

I watched you back when you made this series and its crazy how much better you have goten

[@Deerslyr81]

6:56 after you scrape it water it and put lime on it!! It will make it rock hard and extremely hard for grass to grow back!

[@TimberRides]

Awesome to know! I too am building trails and this will help out a lot! Thank you!

[@Deerslyr81]

@@TimberRides oh yeah brother! Use the ground up powder and wear gloves and spray painter painters mask! You have enough down when it looks like Tony sneezed !!

[@TimberRides]

Awesome I will do it! Probably not tomorrow unless I can find it tonight but next time I am on the trails for sure!

[@dawnkangas2968]

Absolutely awesome you made that trail look brand new again

[@adrichagnon]

I love how nature retakes what its hers

[@timhutton1818]

Just found this little series. Absolutely outstanding, is a work of art and wish I could ride this! Very well presented too, great work, from New Zealand

[@markonikolic1386]

It's very brave of you to ride features that you build when they are the biggest you've ever ridden. I would probably want them to be public well know features if they are pushing my limits a bit.

[@zariyah295]

walking barefoot in that untouched vegetation is low key giving me anxiety (I have an irrational fear of ticks)

[@probablylucky6671]

I was more concerned about him swinging shovels and rakes and hoes at the ground with no shoes on

[@mitchellmtb7202]

Yeah no shit. Warts, ticks, fire ants, amputations.

[@cjbclone]

Cool

[@shaunf.516]

I grew up in a fairly rural area and I can confirm it’s a normal thing to go barefoot outside, no matter where you go. You get massive calluses on your feet so you don’t get full feeling. I would get back from full days spent in our thicket of oaks and my feet would be bloody but I just wouldn’t feel anything. I’ve never gotten ticks, even in summer, but I’ve gotten a large number of infections. When I moved closer to the city I was surprised how many people have concerns like yours (probably from a lack of experience with such issues). People just tended to shy away from wooded or overgrown areas, and that was weird to me as my rural friends and I would always play in stuff like that. City people always seem to be so adverse to mild discomforts, even getting a little dirty, getting small cuts, etc. sets them off. Fun fact: Bugs are the funniest to watch them deal with.

[@Anon.G]

@@shaunf.516 Yeah there's some truth to it but people act like everytime you step in the mud you're gonna get ringworm. It's ridiculous.

[@sebykah7477]

Time to rebuild and ride it again i'd say!

[@peterbull3955]

You look more comfortable jumpiing now! More stylish! :)

[@BackyardTrailBuilds]

Yes! Thank you! Im tryin here! haha

[@BikeLifewithRob]

Need to get some park passes for some people to ride it all the time to get it in good shape!

[@marklambert8111]

I have waited forever!!! Amazing content!!👏

[@coloradocloudbase7787]

This man has the strongest back in existence!

[@caeldeklerk6867]

I’m starting a single track in Melbourne with 12 of my other mates inspired by this

[@Deerslyr81]

You have to get Seth over and have him session it too!!! That would be awesome!!

[@nici_mtb4337]

him: rebuilds the jumps and makes a video out of it Me: what da dog doin

[@thebbros123]

I remember voting on these, haven't watched your channel in a bit after quitting MTB and switching to dirt bikes this was recommended to me and man, good times.

[@theMTBdudes]

these videos are so amazing and inspiring even though we are building dirt jumps

[@samvilla6290]

It’s cool to see how much your riding has improved! You look so smooth and comfortable on these features now it’s really awesome!

[@beerenmusli8220]

Wonderful trtail.

[@louisephil5636]

Nice to see the new trail.. with all the green grass at the side.. ilikeit

[@idiots_4_life816]

youre out here building these amazing things while I struggle to make a wooden kicker ramp- good job dude

[@HenriMTB]

That looks so sick now!!

[@ajscyclingvlog]

Guess this is what I also have to look forward to when I get my trail ready .... Just waiting for monsoon season to get over to get the build started ... Thanks for these super informative vids

[@Craigory_thebiker]

I really want to try that trail now

[@endurobiker192]

The trail look so good 👌

[@Eastbaydirtjumper]

Awesome trail!!!!!!🙌🏻🤘🏻👏

[@idiots_4_life816]

Its amazing how you didn't have a bad crash once like I would have 10 broken bones by the end of the build lol

[@BackyardTrailBuilds]

Haha I’m suuuuuuuper cautious. I try to build within my riding capabilities but out of my comfort zone.

[@JesseNickelltheFourth]

Awesome trail dude! Quite creative!

[@GAMEOVER-dg1dv]

Good Job🤙🏻🤙🏻

[@Kev.in-Bike]

Very Nice job. Nice vidéo Nice ride

[@warptmanbmx]

awesome keep shredding

[@wilscicluna848]

sick man can't wait for some more building and riding episodes

[@Emmettok]

Can’t wait for the next video

[@eduardohenao5849]

you need more speed for the whale tail

[@BackyardShredder]

Elliot 🔥🔥🔥

[@trailfirexc196]

Great video. Love the Maintain-not build approach here! Also, some of those music clips were absolute killers!

[@selmodersender7618]

So smooth 😄🔥

[@pbeisty]

Awesome to see it resurrected

[@Deerslyr81]

Brother that’s perfect!! Just flat shovel the grass off the trails and rip it!!!

[@henryhunter194]

It just shows if you take your time and build quality, maintenance is easier good vid.

[@jackbrackenreg8724]

Man I love watching this stuff, makes me want to go and ride my bike, keep up the good work

[@drzeremi6390]

the same thing happened with my tours last year😅🌱

[@chrisrielly1739]

Nice one Seth really like your videos

[@zwetschge4558]

Soooo nice! It looks very nice through the grass!!👌👍🏼

[@sdy284]

It's funny how you don't use any power tools (even an electric string trimmer would've been great for cutting down those weeds) to clean up the trail, and then when it's time to move a couple wheelbarrows of dirt, you bust out the skid steer. XD

[@BEACHLIFE78]

cool trails , great job 🙂👍

[@brody.w__3606]

love these trails, but will you continue adding features with new videos bc I’d be down to watch them

[@jameslord4922]

Nice you are coming back to that trail the subscriber trail series is what made me come across your trail and I'm happy i clicked on the first video

[@nosreuter]

This trail is insanely awesome and totally needs more riding on the channel!! Take care of that back of yours cause if it gives up a lot of your content seems to depend on it 💪 Hope your buddy heals up fast!! I for sure thought he had snapped his collarbone 😱

[@chrisbest89]

Happy to see you back on the trail bro 🤘🏽👊🏼

[@matpewsey]

100% awesome 🤘

[@snbsmtb]

Sick video Dude😎😎🤟🤟

[@snbsmtb]

This rebuild makes me beg God summer comes fast and I can ride!!

[@johnnydoe66]

I swore I had clicked on Backyard Trail Builds, not Barefoot Trail Building....lol Your feet have to be getting pretty tough, so much so, you should be close to riding flats w/o shoes. Looking forward to more builds 👍

[@mrsendit973]

just a heads up watch the spine jump one cause the wood bends quite a bit when u went over it

[@keekee499]

Yeah new video babe u got the best videos ever

[@archiereid8557]

Hey Seth, You should weed killer the trail too stop it growing back I did that with my tracks and it works really well

[@duncankerr74]

I love how you don’t wear shoes but you do wear gloves

[@Rad-Remo]

Great to see some maintenance, a part of trail building that often gets forgotten, since it’s more fun to build new. A question: what amount of vertical drop does this trail have?

[@daveharris39]

I volunteer a lot at my local trail. You are absolutely correct - WAY more people show up for work days when we're building a new feature, but it's the mundane work that keeps the trail riding good. Pulling "sand puddles" clean, clearing the water drain trenches...and trimming the vegetation and covering roots on the green trails...and cleaning the slippery green stuff off the wooden features...and repairing rotted or broken parts...and "armouring" sandy hills to slow erosion...etc

[@beastrigs3763]

Nice trail yard🔥 Shoutout! From Philippines.

[@unkowndata2338]

Great job! Did you make the music at 9:50 ish? Sounds great!

[@laustudie]

Looks awsome, really nice packed dirt and fun jumps. Just wish i could ride it :D

[@BlackBikes]

backyard trail forensics.

[@TheCaptainsCog]

Ride that trail everyday and you will progress so quick that you will want to build bigger jumps!

[@Yea1234yea]

I can’t wait to see this lol

[@11SLOTH11]

Keep up the good work man!! Also great work ethic too!!

[@wilburton3601]

You need to build a public bike park! You can call it Backyard Trail Park...

[@dariens1168]

This series is awesome!

[@ZephaniahDavis]

Rad music

[@mmodtomic7119]

@ 2:45 That's about what the Eureka MTB park looks like right now. Sad.

[@paulgethmann9667]

What about going on with the trail an building more insane features on this line?

[@ZephaniahDavis]

Your bare feet and garden tools are making me SUUUUPER anxious

[@ninjachoppie]

I always feel like the ramps that I build are big but whenever I watch one of your videos my ramps seem so small

[@ninjachoppie]

Have to say though Keep Up The Good Work!

[@g_dias5881]

ASMR

[@barkingmadman1169]

Dude, I'm just saying what a friend would say: you gotta protect your feet better! Steel toe boots would be the best. But even "duct tape leather boots" would be safer than bare feet. Ha! But you do you, man. Love your content!

[@donovanhendrix9857]

Hey I dont know if you know something I dont, but where I live people catch a lot of diseases/infections walking around woods bare footed like that, be safe

[@noobFab]

How does this tie in with the Primal Trail? Will there be an option later to link them?

[@why4100]

This is awesome!

[@weemankai]

If you aren’t riding your trails, where are you riding? Any videos of that?

[@rafaelsouza7993]

You should open your trail to other bikers to help you to maintenance these cool stuffs

[@jakehodgson8505]

back pain eeekkkk

[@sectrew]

The trail needs a proper squirrel catcher at the top.

[@scheinheilig1]

He looks a bit like Ben Cathro with his sly grin ;-)

[@Leonard77123]

Am I the only one that thinks he should keep a little grass on the back side of the features to blend them in to the forest

[@trailreviews3628]

What ever happened to that quarter pipe hip thing that was supposed to come off the shark fin on the whale tail

[@ARandomBoat]

Nice to see an old project coming back.👌 Also, any updates on the primal trail?

[@dhack176]

you gotta tell people it's there and let them come ride.

[@hunterwright386]

I would love to have the opportunity to ride that trail, but ik I never will...

[@hunterwright386]

... unless he maybe had some sort of online competition where the top three riders could go ride with him...