Is Rowlett Creek Preserve Any Fun??? | Mountain Biking in Garland, TX

[@OutdoorGold]

That guy you scared on his phone should be nominated for one of the best scenes in mountain biking pov this year!

[@huntstyle]

Pure GOLD!

[@OutdoorGold]

Hahahahaha, I like it! the best part was you trying not to laugh and the further you got from the site of the incident the stronger it got lol

[@huntstyle]

Haha, yep, I was definitely trying to hold it in! That was one of the funniest things I've seen while mountain biking. The jump combined with the, "AAHHHH!"

[@edge2991]

1:58 is the dip i chickend out on my trek marlin 6 . is the rock you hit with your front tire slippery damn nice dip

[@huntstyle]

Don't recall it being slippery. Pretty sketchy, though. You need to speed to get up the other side, but too much speed seems dangerous there with those jagged rocks.

[@edge2991]

@@huntstyle got it thanks you think its more difficult with a hardtail?

[@huntstyle]

@@edge2991 Nah, should be fine!

[@edge2991]

@@huntstyle thanks!!!!

[@eric4698]

I remember the 2 years I spent single speeding the DFW area....many a night riding RCP. Living a mile away made it my GoTo :)

[@joykind4258]

Wow I had no idea this even existed here!!!

[@AceGoodheart]

I've been away from the trails for quite a few years. Got seriously out of shape, gained weight, and got diabetes. I'm ready to take back my life and get back to doing something I really loved, mountain biking. My goal is to get in the best shape I've ever been in. I've never been into the technical trails, but I love the fast hard trails zipping through the woods.

[@chipandpete]

At 2:04, Lmao! Walking through the woods staring at his phone. He mine as well be on a treadmill at the gym. Bet he pays as much attention when he's driving, too. At least he moved quickly 😂

[@huntstyle]

I've never seen anyone jump like that! 😂😂😂

[@GabeSchultz1]

So funny!

[@bengonzales1182]

Hikers are always afraid of bikers on those trails, I always see them way before they see me, yet when I slow down for them and give them room they still get startled.

[@dw2369]

Tried that black diamond... once

[@Therealpeter961]

I live cross the street for the past 2 years on Garland side, accidently I took my dog for a walk and found out this cool place. Thanks for sharing.

[@fernandodavila2796]

Which one is the easiest one for beginners?

[@huntstyle]

The one you start on. I don't remember what number that is.

[@JeffMMiller]

Haha! I almost launched over that turn at about 4:48 a couple of weeks ago. Forgot it was there and came down the decline too hot.

[@huntstyle]

Hahaha! Oops!

[@bengonzales1182]

Went through almost all of RCP (minus 13 and 14) for the first time ever today, it was amazing. I usually only ride the south loops since they are the easiest, but someone who rides this trail regularly let me follow them on the north sections. I think that was the most fun I've ever had on my bike.

[@huntstyle]

That's awesome!

[@KimPham1966dalat]

Where on the map

[@edge2991]

You think a trek marlin 5 or 6 is good enough for this trail it looks pretty tough terrain.

[@huntstyle]

It'll do just fine!

[@edge2991]

@@huntstyle thanks

[@brandonricks5132]

My Marlin 5 does well on this trail.

[@edge2991]

@@brandonricks5132 thanks!!

[@Alba0825]

Absolutely. My friend rides a coca cola mountain bike from Walmart in the blue trails without any problems or breaking his bike. Have fun.

[@mikeqtx1972]

very cool trail. I miss it. Thanks for posting the video. Fun revisiting. Fun fact - I've seen W out there with his security detail.

[@huntstyle]

Whoa, that'd be cool!

[@ChrisCXK]

I had to screen record and slow down the shot of the hiker you scared. His face when he first sees you is hilarious. I can't wait for it to cool down, I'm going to come up and spend a night or two so I check out some of those trails. I'm sort of craving smoother trails, I got a taste in San Marcos last weekend but it quickly turned in to extreme Texas chunk haha.

[@huntstyle]

Haha yep, I looked at it frame by frame. Almost used it as a thumbnail, but my purpose in hitting all the DFW trails is to make them kinda like trail guides for people looking up these trails. I know what you mean, all the chunk can get old. Sometimes I wanna go fast on some smooth flowy trails! I think you'll enjoy Northshore, though. There's just enough chunk to keep it interesting without the entire trail being chunky!

[@ChrisCXK]

I'm excited to check out Northshore for sure. A change is always nice. I could use a change in weather right now, this really sucks. I've been invited to a ride Saturday but I'm strongly considering not going and just going to the lake or beach instead. Were getting in to the worst riding days in Texas haha.

[@huntstyle]

Yeah, it's ridiculously hot right now. It's hard to breathe just standing outside, can't imagine how difficult it would be to breathe while riding! Still not ideal, but at least early in the morning it's in the 80's, lol! That's about the only option, and unfortunately for me I only have Sunday morning available.

[@moncier77]

You use flats or clip-less

[@huntstyle]

Flats

[@moncier77]

Huntstyle I’m a clipless fit but moving to flats...

[@TofuCakeCan]

Ohhhh that creek crossing at 2:00 is infamous for destroying bikes. I've only been to RCP once so far, and I had a stupid crash at the creek crossing at probably 5 mph. I don't know what really happened, but my bike fell to the right, and I ended up falling on top of it. It bent one of my crank arms, and put a dent in my rear triangle, and I had to walk back to the parking lot. There's a hilarious video of a guy getting owned by that creek crossing that appears often on the DORBA facebook page. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rXqQkISditqdsMk

[@huntstyle]

Not surprising with all those square-edged rocks!

[@shadowhawk1121]

That was hilarious thank you for sharing that video lmao

[@kingheffe]

14....just skip it,

[@kingheffe]

actually, the creek dives on 14 are insanely sketchy.... after multiple flats and a bad crash i just avoided it....its mainly sketchy because they are ungroomed and are seemingly different each time, so its hard to nail a consistent dive.

[@am-mtb2646]

That trail system is on my list of trailers to do

[@huntstyle]

Kinda similar to River Legacy, with the addition of some technical stuff on loop 13.

[@am-mtb2646]

Huntstyle Cool beans look good that’s a place I could take my wife and ride because she doesn’t like all the technical stuff

[@mtbiker1069]

I always enjoyed Rowlett Creek. Fun to just go grind miles and miles out on it! Great video! Keep up the good work!

[@huntstyle]

Thanks! Yeah, good for a cardio workout. For more of a workout just pedal harder!

[@mtbiker1069]

Yeah! And the faster you go, the more tight it gets, making it a bit more challenging. Good times!

[@rriis]

great video of this, excellent job!

[@huntstyle]

Hey thanks Rick!

[@alexstewartallred]

Nice video - will have to make the trip out there one day. Can't wait to see your Isle du Bois video in the future (hopefully you brought the camera on that one.) IDB is quite humbling, puts your skills to the test. Curious on your line choices through those massive rock gardens..

[@huntstyle]

Yes sir, that one will be next week! I ended up walking a few of the uphill sections. I think I could do them, but it is just so much exertion I was wearing myself out!

[@alexstewartallred]

I was kinda the opposite - walked the rock gardens but did all the climbs to reclaim any dignity I left behind, along with some blood, sweat, and a bent brake blade from falling on it wrong lol The deer were nice though

[@huntstyle]

Ouch! Yes, tons of deer out there! We weren't sure if we were just seeing the same 2 deer over and over again, or if they were different ones, haha! Okay, yes, the downhill rock gardens should be good. I haven't looked at the footage yet, but I remember one where I just went up & over the biggest rock there, haha! The other route looked like too many gaps between rocks where the front wheel could get stuck.

[@jankeerootsbikegang13]

What bike are you riding? It would be cool if you gave out the specs and any mods you may have.

[@huntstyle]

See the description! 🤓 Also swapped the saddle for a WTB Volt, but other than that it's all stock.

[@valentinod61]

Just went there last week for the first time. not gonna lie, it was the worst trail I've ever been to. Trashes every where behind resident homes, sewage, weird creek water color.

[@shadow2ss]

I crashed on that of my entry-level hardtail and broke my helmet. Of course, now I have a $1300 hardtail that blows the heck out of RCP.

[@Foes1969]

This trail system is only 5 minutes from my place. I am still trying to learn the trail system, easy to get turned around and miss a few sections.

[@huntstyle]

Yes it is! I actually took a wrong turn at one point and ended up back at the parking lot, haha!

[@cesarm.gonzalez2663]

been going to this trail for a couple of weeks now it's become my favorite. new to mtb. you can catch me there saturdays and sundays around 9:00a.m. if you wanna ride with someone ✌ ( i ride a green specialized hardrock with orange pedals btw. )

[@bjongoco]

How long is it that loop? I’d like to try it when I visit dfw from Houston.

[@huntstyle]

Over 16 miles if you do the entire trail, but you can cut it off at any loop for whatever distance you want.

[@bjongoco]

Huntstyle no how long is loop13.

[@huntstyle]

Oh, Loop 13 itself is 1.3 miles, but it's probably a couple miles on other loops to get to it from the parking lot. www.mtbproject.com/directory/8015028/rowlett-creek-preserve

[@kingheffe]

13 is def not a black diamond....only by dallas dorba terms...still very challenging when you are learning to MTB...a few rock (concrete) ledges, some tricky small climbs and a couple 3 foot drops...either way it is a nice place to get away from the hustle and bustle, get in a workout and free ur mind... ; ) ..nice vid, made me miss it.

[@huntstyle]

Yeah, it's rated on the trail signs as black diamond. I don't know if it technically meets the IMBA criteria for black diamond. I didn't find anything more difficult than west side of Northshore.

[@iBeJigginRite]

Im actually looking into getting started in the sport of mountain biking. And lucky for me i live in mesquite so this pretty close to me.

[@huntstyle]

Nice! It's a great sport! I started for a more fun way to get some cardio in, and it quickly turned into an obsession! Now the cardio is just icing on the cake!

[@jr.sanchez1488]

Ahh yes my home trails! Showed the good stuff. Although I think you missed the option on loop 10. Its got 3 whoopty doos a nice techy/punchy climb and a scary ridge ride at the end! Awesome vid keep up the good work!

[@huntstyle]

I very well could have! It's a bit confusing if you haven't been there before!

[@yosmith1]

From the video, that place looks similar to Walnut Creek Park down here in Austin

[@huntstyle]

I need to come down and check that one out someday. I've only ridden Brushy Creek and Emma Long down there.

[@derektaylor2845]

Its identical

[@radkrautcolin6907]

Hey Huntstyle I found you because of some pinkbike comments under te seth article. Your videos look great. I'll leave a sub for more to come! First little complaint though haha: I think your camera could use a little wider angle. Keep it up!

[@huntstyle]

Yeah, having watched videos done in superview, I'm not a fan! The distortion is crazy, and I just feel like I'm in some sort of warp zone watching it, lol! So I stick with the wide angle view. I've given some thought to adding a helmet cam so I can switch to that view when the trail gets really technical.

[@kingheffe]

sup man, that is where i learned to MTB, i live in fayetteville now cuz i couldn't stand dallas traffic and tolls, plus obviously NWA has way better trails.

[@huntstyle]

Nice, man I'd love to live up there!

[@TrailBikeBebop]

HAHA. That was great 👍

[@1pho3nixmatt]

Best pay attention if you're walking on a trail! Dude jumped clean out of his skin lol

[@huntstyle]

LOL that was the funniest hiker encounter I've ever had!