Is "National Trail" in Phoenix Worth the Trip? | Mountain Biking Arizona Trail Guide

[@oldmtbrider4273]

thank you for showing our local trail people can now see that ARIZONA has some awesome trails

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

Love hearing that. Arizona has some of the best trails out there. Thanks for watching and sticking around 42!

[@forester424]

People should also consider Geranimo Trail down. There are so many National vids.

[@GoneNoMad]

Another great video! Love the edit, music and dialog. Now get yur butt up to Santa Cruz so we can ride ;) Thanks again for taking us along

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

Thanks! Working on it! :)

[@MrPdreeves]

Thanks Tony, this one really takes me back! I went to high school near here and our cross country team would run the 7-mile Mormon/National loop on Saturday mornings. Great video

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

Very cool! Glad to bring you a little trip down memory lane Philip.

[@mtbheaven6620]

Chunky stuff for sure! Another great video bud!!!

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

Allllll chunk!!! Thanks!

[@eriklenzing3288]

On your recommendation my buddy and I rode this last week. We had to be in Tucson for a day so we got two shots at this ride one on the way down and then again on the way back. You are so right, this ride was amazing. We followed your instructions but stayed on National all the way. We cleaned a lot of it and got to session the waterfall a bit. We made that section clean on the way back down but it would take a long time to make it clean going up. Thanks for video blogging this. Without it I would have never experienced this fantastic trail.

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

Love hearing that Erik. It's one of the reasons I started the channel. I usually make National Trail part of my Sedona trip coming from SOCal since it's on the way if I take the southern route. Glad you guys had such a blast and kudos for sessioning the waterfall!

[@chrisornelas9897]

Moved to Phoenix from Oregon and used this video as Braille for my blind ride. Instantly feel in love with riding this places. Your videos are awesome man!

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

Nice thanks!

[@DerekandMiki]

I like the hyperlapse through the climbs. Helps me remember Im not the only one suffering for the downhills. Keep up the good work.

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

Glad you appreciate the ups and downs as well. Thanks Derek!

[@dank3823]

Looks like a warm and fun place. Cool songs to overlay here and there.

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

Thanks Dan - yeah South Mountain is great. Feels like a different style of trail riding altogether.

[@danielmedina_mandown_mtb6363]

Awesome video! I’m using your videos as training tool for my younger sons. My son Liam said, “dad he rides a red bike like you.” Great Riding Brother 🤘

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

This made my day! That's awesome and thanks for watching, Daniel! You and your sons. ;)

[@crazy8sdrums]

These rocks hurt, and they will bite you good if you aren't paying attention. Really great hiking and riding trails all over South Mountain!

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

Agreed!

[@E-MTBs]

You need trials skills to do the waterfall! This is one of the best rides in Arizona, it’s right outside my back door, and it’s definitely worth it.

[@punkybruiser5642]

This brought me back to my college days at ASU when we would ride South Mountain every week. Thanks for the video

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

Awesome. Thanks for tuning in. 👌

[@gnarlee4250]

I started watching due to your Jeffsy review, and subscribed because of the bossman! Love that opening song. My best friend has a 2018 Jeffsy and my 2019 capra will be delivered in less than a month! Cool content bro!

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

Thanks Lee and welcome bud! Thanks for sticking around and enjoy the new bike man!! Bossman rules. 🔥🔥

[@schism8286]

Loving the fast forward climbs

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

Good to know thanks Matt. ✔️👊

[@eriklenzing3288]

Absolutely awesome video.

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

Thank you Erik!

[@westcoast_mtb7347]

I'm going to be in sadona Arizona next year. But this place might be worth it. Keep up the great work🤘🤘🤘👌

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

That's great. Stay tuned for my next vid then! It's from Sedona. ;) Thanks for watching!

[@mattattomotos8756]

Come on down, its a quick 1-1.5 hour drive from Sedona. Just don't come in summer, or bring lights.

[@AZMTB]

Hey Tony, next time you're in the Phoenix area, hit me up! I live 15 minutes from south mountain.

[@PHXBIKING]

south mountain is a great place ,the trails are awesome, someday we should ride bikes together here , good video👍🚲

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

Thanks and I totally agree. 👌🏼

[@azdirtlife4280]

Brah! I am riding there tomorrow. Wish I knew you were here I would have tagged along. That way you could hit the waterfall 🙂

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

Next time! Have a blast man - such a great ride.

[@rgrams1]

My ride every Sunday, though I turn around at the Saddle. It is June so regulars try to start close to sunrise. The monsoons start in July so it can be sticky all the way into September. Doesn't stop us though. Park gate opens at 5 AM though you can park offsite and still ride in. A few night ride and can see a few critters. During the day might see coyote(s) every 5th ride. Rattle snake about every 20 rides. Takes a little over 2 hours - if not jaw boning much.

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

👊👍

[@jtperez657]

Love the video man, it's the first one ive found that actually explains the steps to conquer national in an easy to understand format. Quick question, if I were to shuttle, can I park at the lookout at 09:00?

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

Thank you. Though I have not done it yes I think you can easily.

[@BrianVaughn]

That is a really fun trail! You got to ride it with a lot less hikers.

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

Agreed and agreed!

[@bastidasalec]

Must be SCOARCHING now!!!

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

I got lucky. They had some rain the week before and that brought in some cooler temps. ;)

[@CarlosSanchez-cq1lf]

sweet, i just followed you on Strava! gotta try this trail too

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

NICE! IT'S A GOOD ONE!

[@jeffn.2659]

Folks...I MOVED to Phoenix from Chicago because the trails are so amazing...28 years ago...and haven't looked back!

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

I think you have the answer many people are looking for Jeff. 🤘

[@lovthaigurlz]

I guess if you're from Chicago, then yeah you'd think the trails are nice. I'm from the San Francisco/San Mateo Bay Area. For me living in Arizona now is a serious downgrade. I hate the trails here in Arizona, except for Flagstaff, Az.

[@klxmaster14]

Nice bike.

[@JimmyRadloff]

Next time your out this way stop of in Verrado right off the I-10 and ride the Lost Creek trails. I can guide you around the trails over here.

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

Good to know. Thank you!!

[@bastidasalec]

Ha, everytime you say APPRECIATION STATION you should put a sound affect, or make your own makeshift "Appreciation Song"

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

I'm open to it Alec. Haha - I should copyright it as well. ;)

[@garrettbirch2306]

Going to Flagstaff and Sedona next week. Maybe a stop in Phoenix now too before heading home????

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

I'd say either that or stay an extra day in Sedona. My next vid is my Sedona ride and damn if that wasn't a great one. But if Phoenix is on the way back - definitely hit up National! Thanks for watching Garret. ;)

[@motorboy1966]

Good video

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

Thanks for the visit

[@dm6525]

Cool ride👌

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

👊😉

[@rufinrl02]

Nice!

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

Thanks Rufin!

[@rufinrl02]

@@TheOutsiderMTB Just to let you know that you're video inspired me to go to Sedona and National trail in Phoenix this pass weekend. I am new to mountain biking. I just started 6 months ago. In fact, I am planning my next weekend ride at the ocean view, Portuguese area. how do I get there? Thanks

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

Rufin GLC Amazing! Ok so everything you need to know for that ride should be in this link, including how to get there: www.mtbproject.com/trail/7013986

[@GoatRidesBikes]

Discretion is the better part of valor. "Trying something like this solo is stupid." (amen) Head up to BlackJack on the Buffalo Creek Trail System in Colorado. Did that solo and said "Heck NO!" to many of those features.

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

Well said my man. 👊✔️

[@iseabeck9488]

There are plenty of locals that clear the waterfall going up. They're out there.

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

Solid. Good to know. That pretty amazing.

[@cb6866]

Hey . Do you tell someone where you are going...etc..???And , love the rides man!

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

Unless it’s a local ride where there’s people around yes I am in touch with my wife. Thanks!! Something I do think about for sure.

[@StudBar]

Bro hit the rock roller just before the waterfall and stay left there through the waterfall there is a super smooth transition section that shoots you right down it. Going right as shown is too janky no flow

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

Awesome - next time I go I'll look for that line. Thanks for the heads up.

[@connorhinchliffe6659]

Hey man, I’m moving to Phoenix soon and want to start riding trails around there. Price aside, would you recommend a hardtail or FS for a beginner in that area/terrain? Thanks!

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

Depends - all personal preference man! I like suspension.

[@Mytro34]

Bike and what tires are you running?

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

YT Jeffsy and Maxxis

[@davelindsley9838]

Waterfalls isn't really that hard you start up the right side go up a little weight crossover and you'll see how you have to kind of wall ride and you up been climbing that since I was a little kid went like a year ago haven't been there for 10 years before that made it on the first try there was a guy sitting there 45 minutes trying to make it you couldn't believe it neither could the people are riding with I was borrowing one of their bikes and it was still the same route took in since I was a kid used to ride down in on a BMX

[@smithgov]

What? No socks on the list to buy? And what about that tooth pick that is so valuable on the trail..hehehe

[@atabing91]

Whyd u switch to maxxis tires? Do you like them more than the e13's?

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

I do. The ethirteen's that came stock on my Jeffsy were pretty soft and nobby for the dry conditions we see here out west mostly. It could have been just those specific tires, but the Agressor and Minion are riding great.

[@bikerush1]

What camera are you using

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

GoPro hero 4 with the EVO as gimbal. Check my latest vid for more. 🤘🏼

[@DIRECTORofFILMS]

How did you get away with copyrighted music in the beginning of your video?

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

Before the channel was monetized the record company just puts ads up on their end and takes the revenue. You can usually post any song the dollars just go to them.

[@DIRECTORofFILMS]

@@TheOutsiderMTB That's cool, and not cool all at the same time. I had some old video's that KZbin just muted the music and (if I remember correctly) didn't give me a choice, but I never had enough views to monetize, so there's that.

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

It all depends on the record company. Some mute and some take revenue. Doesn’t matter if you can monetize or not. If it’s copyrighted they get the revenue. This is why I don’t use tracks like that anymore.

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

@@DIRECTORofFILMS Doesn't matter if you can monetize or not if the music is copyrighted. i just use to not care. It all depends on the record company - some take revenue and some just mute it and don't allow it.

[@zackaryallan2505]

I want to say that way more people have made the waterfall than those two

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

Good to know man. Thanks. 👊✔️👍

[@StudBar]

hell Yes its worth it. Bring your wife to shuttle you 1 run wont be enough. I did 3 and only stopped when the sun went down.

[@TheOutsiderMTB]

Haven’t thought of that. Nice !

[@roxyfoster712]

Your wife should be riding it with you surely, not just a driver

[@CarterCMTB]

It’s funny how every trail In Arizona looks the exact same

[@jtperez657]

In Phoenix* Go up to Northern AZ. Completely different world. Still rocky but a lot more trail variety

[@DeezNuts-ik6xl]

It is really not worth it. Trail is ok but it is far short of awesome. I guess from a downhiller perspective. It needs jumps like doubles and berms in sooo many places to not wash out at full speed. If you are into xc then it is a great trail.