Boulder Park Has Some Fun Features! | Dallas, TX Mountain Biking

[@olroymtbetc.6117]

Little different scenery than your Colorado edits! Looked like perfect Texas style mountain biking! Always representing Texas in grand fashion wherever you are!

[@huntstyle]

Haha yeah just a little different! Thanks man!

[@TasteTheRambo]

The moment where the top half of your power bar breaks off and falls to the ground is the most relatable thing I've ever seen.

[@huntstyle]

Haha, that had make the cut!

[@skatepark1ful]

howdy!! it was a cliff jelly block. they're fantastic!!! great energy and electrolyte joy, plus chewing them leaves them in your teeth for continual saliva stimulation!! [ just in case u didn't know already] i wear a mouth guard -old school kind not boxing kind-- ...

[@just_b_nathan6949]

We were there Thanksgiving morning, had a great time! I hear loop D is fun, will tackle it next time I go to DFW. We enjoy your channel, keep up the good work!!

[@camodudemtbh7594]

Yup loop D is a lil fun trail it use to have high jumps but were taken out due to city changes in that part. But you do have a sort of sketchy rocky down hill in the loop and of course roots but all in all a nice challenging loop.

[@huntstyle]

Thanks! Yeah, definitely hit Loop D next time!

[@mfragale69]

Good seeing you that day at the picnic table, have fun in Az. Boulder is one of the most diverse trails for sure. Great video.

[@huntstyle]

Hey Mark! Great to meet you out there!

[@AIMarketingFunnels]

That area was known at the Amory back in the 60's and 70's. Motorcycles swarmed the area. Around 1974 two young teen agers collided on a bridge crossing (Westmoreland Rd) and died. The cops cracked down on riding the area. In 1988 I bought my first mtb and that was the first place I went. Tony Tennant and I started tying together some loops from the old motorcycle trails. The rest is history.

[@jordank87]

What a perfect day to ride and man were there a lot of people out there!!! Boulder is definitely one of the better trails here in DFW. Been watching your videos for a while so it was cool to meet you and chit chat at the picnic table that day! Keep shredding bro!

[@huntstyle]

Good to meet you, too! Thanks for the support! I knew it was gonna be packed, haha! Everyone is itching to get on the dirt!

[@zornj61]

Glad to see you back in Texas!!

[@huntstyle]

Finally some open trails!

[@JZMartinez]

@Huntstyle thx for this vid. With all the DFW trails closed and a new bike in the garage, I am getting depressed waiting for an open trail. All the best in 2019!

[@huntstyle]

Thanks John! Yeah, this rain is killer! Needs to stop! I escaped to AZ over the weekend, so finally got a little riding in, but unfortunately I can't do that every weekend, haha!

[@CobraKyle]

Oh man this place looks really fun. I'm waiting on my new bike to arrive (super secret), but maybe I'll bring it up to Dallas to get some different footage. Variety is the spice of life!

[@huntstyle]

You replacing the Jeffsy?!

[@CobraKyle]

Never! It needed a sidekick haha

[@huntstyle]

@@CobraKyle Okay, I was scared for a minute!

[@volksnuts]

Don’t forget Houston has trails too!

[@mtbwithshane5699]

Thanks for you vids man! Im looking to move to texas soon and im comforted knowing i dont have to sell my mountain bike...lol

[@jay2cruz]

Have you been to Binkley? They have added a lot of features and fun section over there and a skills park section. You should do a video of that trail Matt.

[@huntstyle]

Not yet! It's on the list!

[@Craig-mk6wn]

Maybe those WTB saddle bearings need to be serviced! We rode Boulder just the day before you guys. Our 1st time there too. We really liked it. Let's meet up for a ride soon.

[@huntstyle]

Haha, I'll ask the shop if they can service my saddle bearings! 😂 For sure!

[@Rubenjr005]

LOVE this Trail. I just found it about 2 weeks ago and thankfully its only about 20 minutes from my house. I plan on going at least once every week!

[@huntstyle]

Awesome! Yeah, it took a good year and a half before I finally went and rode it! It's now one of my favorites in DFW. So many fun sections!

[@awesomegamingmaster917]

Just started mtb and it’s really fun this is my favorite trail I have only be to two trials Oak Cliff Nature Preserve and this one boulder park and boulder park is my favorite

[@huntstyle]

Right on man, Boulder is fun!

[@frankenclouds5740]

I'm sure you've ridden alot more trails in the area by now? Is boulder still your favorite?

[@awesomegamingmaster917]

@@frankenclouds5740 yeah its dril my favorite cause I went to big cedar but boulder is fun

[@jeffreythree]

I would say my favorite is Isle du Bois so far, but mostly because it is the closest to me and I have an annual pass. Loop D is pretty tough for a beginner like me, especially since I am on a single speed hard tail. Keep up the local content!

[@huntstyle]

Wow! Yeah, single speed would be tough out there! I have a buddy who just rode IDB for the first time a couple weeks back and he said he hated it! LOL!

[@Obviously_Steve]

Pie for breakfast is ALWAYS a good idea!! :D

[@huntstyle]

Haha, it definitely slowed me down!

[@SerJ_L]

Was just there on Saturday afternoon as well! First time, those ascends kicked my ass, was very tired! Was def impressed by the trail and how well it’s maintained. Lord’s Hill was a little fun one. Definitely will be back when I’m in better shape and not rolling on 26s.

[@huntstyle]

Yeah, the pie I ate before this ride sat heavy, lol! But Saturday I did much better. I like those chunky descents!

[@Tkolbo_]

Heck yeah!This place looks fun! I wish I could get to more places to ride, well done! Keep kicking ass! I just subscribed and am looking forward to more videos to get me through this cold Wyoming winter!

[@huntstyle]

Right on! What part of Wyoming are you in?

[@Tkolbo_]

Huntstyle Laramie, WY. 7220 feet up, cold and windy!

[@huntstyle]

@@Tkolbo_ Oh man, I bet! I've driven through Laramie, but it was in the summer!

[@Tkolbo_]

Huntstyle lot of great riding nearby though! I have a few videos of the trails nearby (happy jack, gowdy, snowy range area) and they are killer! You will have to hit them up next time you are around.

[@huntstyle]

@@Tkolbo_ Oh yeah!

[@camodudemtbh7594]

Bro once you really get to know the trail you can really rip it, Daniel Vega is the trail stewart and i help him when i can with the trail, also my fav local trail to me, glad you enjoyed it👍

[@huntstyle]

Oh yeah, the next day I jumped out in front & let it rip! Definitely more fun!

[@DDdoesMtb]

Boulder is my favorite trail! Good riding!

[@huntstyle]

Nice! If I lived down that way I'd definitely hit Boulder more often. Thanks Diana!

[@TrailBikeBebop]

flat pedals win medals! lol.

[@huntstyle]

Ginny was giving me a hard time about riding flats! Haha! But she was impressed by how well I could climb in them.

[@jarlaxlebaenre7932]

rip

[@pedallinwithparedes]

Glad you finally made it there. Too bad you edited the features (A loop table+ High line and the Exit berms) so short and that dude in the Pivot.... OMG get out of the way!! I and a few helpers helped me build those to spice things up and awaken/open their minds a bit. There could be more of them out there but I only had time to build those before I moved to Bentonville @Huntstyle.

[@huntstyle]

The dude on the Pivot is my good friend. In fact he's the one who got me into mountain biking! I'm trying to convince him that it's actually easier to go faster on those chunky downhills! I think he just needs to experience that, and he'll be fine. It's just a mental block.

[@pedallinwithparedes]

@@huntstyle A lot of the times he kept you from taking the optimal lines but if he got you into MTB then I'll let him slide....... for now, lol!!😂😂

[@huntstyle]

@@pedallinwithparedes Haha, yeah when we rode it the next day I was out in front and took a lot of those sections much faster. Was wishing I had recorded that day, but it's all good, we had some good moments from this day, like meeting Ginny (who is a 3x Masters National Champ on the road, btw!).

[@pedallinwithparedes]

@@huntstyle Yeah. She's XC fast for sure. Didn't like Boulder last time because her car got scratched/vandilized but came back to ride it 🤷. It is what it is in the hood 🤷. This is the advantage/disadvantage of living in the South part of Dallas.

[@huntstyle]

For real?! It didn't seem very hood around there. I'd be more concerned at OCNP. But it's usually so busy around the trailhead, I didn't think there'd be much to worry about.

[@davidthao4858]

Big Cedar and Cedar Hill State Park. Great video and I do enjoy Boulder a lot.

[@huntstyle]

I need to go back to Big Cedar and hit the sections I missed, and I need to go to Cedar Hill! I live up north, so I don't make it down to the south side too often! Driving downtown with my bike on the rack makes me nervous!

[@davidthao4858]

Yes first time at Big Cedar was a big disappointment cause I got lost. Went back navigated with trail fork and was able to find my way around which made it so much better. I live in Carrollton so only make it out to Cedar Hill once in awhile, but worth it.

[@Charliebaird943]

Between Big cedar or Sansom, both have good downhill/ jump lines with great trails attached

[@huntstyle]

Wish Big Cedar could be restored to its former glory! Everyone says it used to be by far the best Dallas trail. Unfortunately I wasn't riding yet when it was.

[@Charliebaird943]

I’ve heard the story’s too, the good news is it feels like the trail is getting more attention as of late, and even the stuff that’s left over is top notch, but there’s so much more potential for sure

[@huntstyle]

@@Charliebaird943 I'll have to go back down there sometime. I missed some stuff (apparently the good stuff... of course!) the only time I was there. Got a little lost!

[@Charliebaird943]

Yeah trailforks is the way at big cedar till you know the route

[@leepritchet2292]

Keep everyone behind you! Your the best one. They just keep getting in the way.

[@rich74424]

Excited to build up to this. That stairway doesn't look too fun for my rigid Bridgestone

[@huntstyle]

It can be brutal, especially in the summertime heat!

[@PRACTICALLONGRANGE]

Boulder is now on my bucket list!!! Have you tried Binkley Park in Sherman TX?

[@huntstyle]

I have not! Planning to hit that and the other few trails up there in one trip one weekend! Looks like they've got some cool wood features at Binkley! And a pump track now!

[@PRACTICALLONGRANGE]

@@huntstyle Binkley Park in Sherman is just a short drive from Waterloo Lake in Dennison TX. They are easily rideable in one day!!! Hope to see you on the trail one day!!!

[@ChichoALZMTB]

Nice trail, it looks very fun !

[@huntstyle]

Yes sir!

[@notachance8887]

Those trails look like what I've got locally here in the OKC area.

[@huntstyle]

I don't doubt it. Gotta work with what little elevation we can get around here!

[@notachance8887]

@@huntstyle Yeah falling in love with mountain biking only to live on flat land lol. Good thing Bentonville et all is a doable driving distance for a day trip.

[@huntstyle]

@@notachance8887 Yeah, same here, didn't start mountain biking until I lived in Dallas! Had been in school in Tennessee! But yeah, at least we have Arkansas next door!

[@azdirtlife4280]

Boulder park looks like fun. I look forward to seeing you in AZ. I hope you like techy stuff!

[@huntstyle]

Oh yeah bud! I'm SO looking forward to that trip! I'm totally cleaning the waterfall!** **haha yeah right!

[@brap242818]

might try this park Saturday . It looks a little more unclean than loops 1-5 at north shore.

[@huntstyle]

It's a good one. Probably my 2nd favorite in DFW.

[@billsmith2041]

In Dallas area.....started road biking a couple years ago...very impressed so far w a lot of the dedicated trails..White Rock, River Legacy, etc...Just got a cheapo Mt Bike...Boulder , is close...will be there soon...is it open on weekdays?

[@huntstyle]

It's open every day as long as it's not muddy. Download the DORBA app so you can check trail status.

[@larlevmtb5269]

I'll have to come up from Austin for this one. Looks sweet

[@huntstyle]

Yeah man it's got some good stuff!

[@ChrisCXK]

I'll have to add this to the list! Dallas seems to have a lot more trails than San Antonio. I'm guessing Northshore is still under water?

[@huntstyle]

We have a ton of trails up here! Yeah, Northshore is still under water. Well, not all of it, but parts. Lake needs to drop another 2.5 feet before it's off the trail.

[@j.gonzalez5326]

Nice video. Boulder is one of the best and most challenging around Dallas along with big cedar. Boulder is probably my favorite in the Dallas area. However if you want fun make it to Endeavor Park in Bridgeport, tx or North shore east in Flower Mound. 🤙🤙🤙🤘🤘🤘

[@huntstyle]

I ride Northshore all the time! Haven't been out to Bridgeport yet.

[@j.gonzalez5326]

@@huntstyle you should make it out to Bridgeport if and when it dries out. It's a short but fun trail. 2 advanced loops, 2 intermediates and 2 easy flowy loops. Overall it's pretty well balanced.

[@Orodrethxvx]

You made skull hill look EASY. I almost yeeted my self off my bike!

[@asilver1234]

Love this trail it's the closest to my house so it's my home track, I'm slow and learning but having fun regardless.

[@huntstyle]

Nice! The skills you learn at Boulder will serve you well at other trails as well. Some good chunk, and good cornering practice out there! Definitely one of my favorites in DFW!

[@1pho3nixmatt]

Boulder is fun! Just don't leave any valuables in the car, I've heard. Did you hit the 1+1=1 drops?

[@huntstyle]

They aren't there anymore 😕

[@1pho3nixmatt]

@@huntstyle Oh dang, well that sucks. At least there's getting to be almost all the trails there open for ya!

[@huntstyle]

@@1pho3nixmatt Unfortunately calling for rain Thur, Fri, Sat! Hopefully not a lot!

[@firefalcon2428]

Sound, great fun. Blitzbikermtb from Oklahoma

[@juan71290]

Rode this twice this weekend! After being closed for like a month!

[@huntstyle]

Nice! I didn't make it out, unfortunately. Now more rain in the forecast, ugh!!!

[@juan71290]

@@huntstyle No kidding! Keep up the work, videos are awesome! If you ever want to shoot more MTB stuff, give me a heads up!

[@salchacon9036]

I’m a beginner. Will Boulder park have beginner trails? Or which park do you recommend? Thanks for your videos

[@huntstyle]

You can always walk sections you aren't comfortable with yet. The majority of every trail in DFW will be rideable for beginners.

[@dominicm.8283]

My favorite trails at the moment are; Erwin Park and Horseshoe. One thing I hate is tight pass tree gates. But that's just me.

[@huntstyle]

Yeah, the tree gates probably weren't so tight when they built these trails and 800mm bars were not yet a thing! The last time I went to Erwin a bunch of good stuff was blocked off! Do you know if that's still the case?

[@dominicm.8283]

Huntstyle I hear you. I'm pretty sure they remain blocked off. Some areas due to trail run off and some due to water damage is what I heard. I rode the trail just before the rain season couple months ago and it was in a pretty good shape then. I think it'll be a while before it drys up. Outside of DFW, Tyler State Park is my favorite by far. I recommend it! Have you had the chance to ride that one yet? I've been following your channel for while. Thanks for sharing your adventure videos. Pretty good stuff. I think it's time to subscribe.

[@huntstyle]

@@dominicm.8283 Thanks man! Yes, I've ridden Tyler S.P.! I liked it, too! Also liked Dino Valley & Possum Kingdom if you ever get the chance to try them out! Although Dino Valley may be closed for a while. You have to cross a creek (or is it a river?), so when the water is up, you won't be able to get across to the trail.

[@kingheffe]

my fave and the best are different for me.....the best is boulder, but my fave is RCP because it is where i learned to ride, and it was easy to get to often.

[@huntstyle]

Proximity does play a role!

[@texantrainer81]

any one of yall know of a place called "the hill" it's a remote secluded area of dallas where u can four wheel n see the city view ...

[@RonnieYoung73]

Curious, would it be a stretch to ride my gravel bike on these trails?

[@huntstyle]

I'm not sure what kind of terrain those bikes are capable of handling, but there are sections out there that get pretty rough!

[@moncier77]

I’ve ridden this trail and absolutely trashed it on my Orbea. I ride on Strava and always try to kill the segments

[@huntstyle]

Oh yeah! I do Strava, but don't think about it much. Always fun to see some PR's at the end of a ride, though!

[@Hunter5604]

Which Dallas area trail do you recommend for beginners bud ?

[@huntstyle]

All of them are pretty beginner friendly. There may be parts where you have to walk at first, but that's no problem! I started with Arbor Hills & Katie Jackson, which are both great for beginners, and they aren't very long either, so that's good while you're building up your fitness!

[@Hunter5604]

Thanks bud. I watch your videos all the time and I enjoy the commentary and tips. Keep up the good work and having fun

[@Skyler-xy3mf]

I like the north shore trail

[@huntstyle]

My favorite in DFW

[@TheLegend-lo1fm]

This is very late, but is the area safe or not so much?

[@huntstyle]

I've heard there's a history of break-ins to vehicles in the parking lot, but every time I've been it has been so busy, with so many people either returning from their ride, or getting ready for their ride, that I would think a criminal would be deterred.

[@TheLegend-lo1fm]

Huntstyle Ok, thx for the quick response. I’m gonna hit it next weekend then. 🤙

[@gtjack7621]

I like how this is 5 minute bike ride from my house

[@huntstyle]

Great location!

[@mattbarner3450]

I prefer OCNP over Boulder but they are similar is some regards. I just wish Big Cedar could be restored to its former glory. That place was 25+ miles of awesomeness at one time. IDB and JB are a close second to OCNP cause I enjoy the rocky challenges. The red loop at JB is worth the drive alone. JB flows better than IDB, IMO, but IDB has more challenges than JB.

[@huntstyle]

Yeah, definitely similar. I haven't been to Johnson Branch yet. I'll have to check it out!

[@periodiccarlos6236]

This place is only 30 mins away,100% going

[@huntstyle]

Enjoy!

[@thatonetexan1390]

Lindsey and CHSP

[@2bitProjects]

Kill music and I will watch, I stopped at 3 seconds

[@poops0up]

Boulder is definitely a challenge in some parts, it's one of my fav trails in DFW

[@huntstyle]

Some good techy climbs, and some tight maneuvering!

[@speedsquishstupid]

Now that you have ridden in some of the most iconic places across the country, what is it like coming back to Dallas? How is the air and humidity? Do you find the trails easier than before? How do you deal with sand now that you've seen loam? It's funny, that wooden jump at 2:45 was something I would never hit when I lived there, but now it just looks like dropping off a curb.

[@huntstyle]

Honestly... they kinda suck, lol! I really like to be able to ride downhill for extended periods. I don't know that I'd say the DFW trails are easier afterward, because it's just a different style of riding. So what I've taken from bike parks and big mountain rides doesn't apply very much to the DFW trails. I'd say fitness level is the #1 thing that'll help around here. And yeah, I'm just now gaining confidence on drops. I think bike park jumps have helped with that, because I look at drops as just the 2nd half of a jump! They always look more intimidating than they really are.

[@mattbarner3450]

@@huntstyle When you pay to ride something they should be better or if your in an actual mountain range they will always be better. D/FW has an incredible system of trails and not have any mountains. Saying that they suck is a slap in the face to all of those that volunteer to maintain the trails within DORBA. You've been spoiled riding "downhill" on your "adventures." Welcome back to the plains of Texas. My $.02. Carry on.

[@huntstyle]

​@@mattbarner3450 Come on man. I'm not knocking anyone who maintains these trails. You should know what I mean when you said yourself that riding in actual mountains is better.

[@mattbarner3450]

@@huntstyle - Of course I know...it's all good on this end...but your page is getting popular, lots of folks out there that might get offended by saying that anything "sucks" out there. You've gone from 300 subs to 1.1K overnight. You're making good content either way. Come west to Weatherford soon...you'll be in love with Quannah Hill when you do...hit me up if you need a tour guide. Peace.

[@pedallinwithparedes]

@@huntstyle Honestly speaking, when you ride BM stuff going back to DFW does have that "suck" feeling but it IS a different style of riding once you go back but you learn how to handle a bike better when you do get back. I don't take offense to the comment and I have done trail work there at both Big Cedar and Boulder.....just stings a lil but it is what it is until things change mentality wise in building/maintaining them they will stay the same.