Tackling the toughest climb at South Mountain Phoenix, AZ

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The Waterfall climb on National Trail is one of the most legendary trail features in the world. This trail gets a TON of bike traffic per year and only a handful of people have cleaned this challenge.
Check out the trail here: www.trailforks.com/trails/national/
Here are the full specs:
Frame: Reeb Sqweeb 145mm travel 29er
Fork: DVO Diamond 160mm
Rear Shock: DVO Topaz 3 Air
Wheels: Industry 9 Enduro 305
Tires: Vittoria Martello 29x2.35
Tire Sealant: Orange Seal
Rotors: Shimano 180mm
Handlebars: PRO Tharsis Carbon 800mm
Stem: PRO Tharsis 45mm
Grips: Ergon GE-1
Shifter: Shimano XTR
Dropper Lever: PNW Loam Lever
Computer: Wahoo Element Bolt
Saddle: Ergon SME-3 Medium
Seat Post: PNW Bachelor 170mm
Brakes: Shimano Deore XTR
Rear Derailer: Shimano Deore XTR
Chain: Shimano Deore XTR
Cassette: Shimano Deore XTR 10-51
Cranks: Shimano Deore XTR 175mm
Chain Ring: Shimano Deore XTR 34 Tooth
Bottom Bracket: Shimano Thread In
My tires of choice: www.vittoria.com/us/martello-enduro-and-trail.html
#southmountain #waterfall #MTBAZ

[@PedalingDave]

Nice riding. I really liked how you were trading back and fourth getting footage from two perspectives.

[@JeffKendallWeed]

Nice action Jeff! I think we should change the rules though- it doesn't count as having "cleaned" the waterfall unless you do two consecutive laps without putting a foot down! Hunter Nelson will have this on lock down!!! I also use the right line at the bottom. Hopefully the monsoons don't change it too much, but I do wanna try some of the worse lines now and see if it's still doable!

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

I'm down! Hunter would kill it for sure!

[@brandonfederico2442]

JKW vs Jeff Lenosky...you two need to get together for a video...us followers would dig it!

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

We did last winter! We each posted a couple videos on our channels. Check em out I hope to do more in the future.

[@davidvonslingshot]

Two hyper competitive buddies chirping each other as they smash trails..... great edit Jeff!

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

davidvonslingshot thanks Dave. Hope we can ride someday!

[@bastosnaunggoy]

Great content, straight to the point. Thanks for sharing.

[@dtmh2220]

Great video format. How to, mixed in with the different points of view is perfect. I really like seeing riders filming the person in front of them, gives way better perspective.

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

Thank you!

[@nycgmr]

Well said. Jeff is incredible ambassador for the sport. Inspires me to push lines, I never considered before. Teaches technique so well, and actually shares his knowledge for free.

[@yipyipyip]

Hey Jeff, nice, I like the passing action with the cam passing off the shot as you went.

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

Thanks!

[@OutdoorGold]

You made this look too easy! AWESOME!

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

RC's Outdoor Gold thanks homie!

[@gekkardboy]

Great video Jeff! I saw the Trail Boss rig in parking lot a few weeks back. Bummed I missed passing you on the trail.

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

Oh man, that would have been cool! Thanks for checking out the video.

[@sydandmacky]

Looking fly in that new kit ;)

[@LuisGomez-yv4jb]

Sara

[@LiftedAdventures]

Some skilled riding there. Dream riding right there. Great video.

[@abcdefghijkqrstwxyz]

You’re a beast, Jeff! Thanks for the tips.

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

Trail Blazer of the Flint Hills thanks!

[@TheCrashingDad]

Makes me want to spend more time in South Mountain... You killed it Jeff 💪

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

The Crashing Dad thanks dude!

[@bricycles1389]

So much fun man...looking forward to more of those this year with ya!

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

I have a bunch coming!

[@TFritz82]

Wow...tricky tricky! Awesome bike handling skills.

[@dank3823]

Awesome vid. 2 cam race coverage is sweet.

[@azdirtlife4280]

Man if I would have been a few minutes earlier I would have seen you ride up! It was great following you guys down though! 👍👍

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

it was great riding with you.

[@DirtWireTV]

This is my favorite stuff. Love this stuff.

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

DirtWireTV thanks dude!

[@mathiasmarc7322]

Another awesome vid jeff..loved that trail man✌✌

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

thank you

[@JamesStoup]

Sick! That's a tricky feature to clear and you crushed it.

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

thanks James

[@coreygawthrop852]

So glad I came across your videos. You are truly a boss! I am kind of new to mountain biking on a serious level. South mountain is in my backyard. Could you post more videos of how to climb technical stuff like south mountain? Your trials skills are what I really need to work on.

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

South mountain is amazing I have a video from the beginning of 2019 riding up the waterfall. I’m also going to be at Sedona fat tire Festival leading group rides that are a ton of fun if you’re considering going sign up for one it would be great to ride together. Thanks for checking out my channel.

[@mtbguides_Rich]

Looked like a real fun trail coming down, just don't know how you get up that tec stuff, great vid 👍

[@PeepMeRide]

Awesome stuff man! I've been working on some trials skills and hope to be able to try to tackle riding up some craziness like that one day. I'm a big fan of the "punch"!

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

Thanks, glad you like it!

[@peibikeguy]

Man that was some killer tech! Such gracious passing! LOL. Snow is starting to melt here in Eastern Canada. Thanks for sharing the desert riding. Jealous!

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

Geoff Murray thanks Geoff

[@jmoutdoors2801]

Sweet Video Jeff! I still think O'Bannon woods is calling your name though! If you get there let me know I would love to Show you around.

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

I'm gonna come!

[@scnomad3626]

Seamless edit. Really good

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

thanks!

[@JohnSmith-ko3ot]

Jeff, you as always technically get on the mountain and quickly you go down.At us Russia speak:мастерство-не пропьёшь:-)))

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

Greeting Russia!

[@lidarman2]

I could barely ride down that trail. I still want to see you make a video riding up Horsethief bench.

[@schism8286]

This is some sick level riding man.....

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

Thanks Matt, hope you can subscribe to check out more!

[@schism8286]

@@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss Already done, With content like this it was a no brainer.

[@mtb4all569]

I would like to see it done on flats!

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

MTB 4ALL thar would be harder for sure. Especially if you use a high cadence. I’ve ridden Trials so long I know I could do it on flats. I just don’t want too. Lol. Too lazy.

[@ClydesdaleNM]

Jeff Lenosky can master a trail before it's built.

[@jdavis417]

Is that Tibetan prayer bell sound near the end coming from your spokes? Great ride, gentlemen!!! Jeff, I don't know who dressed you today but... those colors... bleccchhh... ;)

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

2018 colors, so you won't have to see them anymore! lol

[@andrewdoody5725]

Dude we rode that couple weeks ago and I was convinced that waterfall was not rideable... you made it look so easy

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

Andrew Doody thanks homie

[@bradlepaddle9512]

The chest Mount camera gimbal blows my mind how smooth it is on rough sections like this 🎥

[@willbros1499]

I'm pretty sure that's just a Hero 7 on a chesty with the Hypersmooth stabilization. It's not nearly as smooth as a gimbal, but it's growing on me with regard to being more lifelike. I still prefer it chin bar mounted, but a lot of riders aren't willing to wear full face helmets. I completely get ditching the gimbal though....they are no fun to deal with.

[@WarWithinActual]

Bummed I missed that ride.. But I think Ken and I will definitely use those tips to work on getting up The Waterfall.. Til next time, cheers brotha!

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

War Within MTB thanks dude!

[@crankbait6264]

Grate ride . I’m jealous!

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

thank you!

[@LuisGomez-yv4jb]

even

[@805mctrailrider8]

Wow that looks hard

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

805 MC trail rider I gave you all the tips 😊

[@BikingBadwithTC]

Amazing ride, Wow! No more gimbal? Just Hero 7 black?

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

Biking Bad with TC crazy right?

[@nycgmr]

Yeah Jeff ! ASU territory, my old backyard! You make it look too easy man. Cheers, the Reeb does you justice!

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

nycgmr thanks. I’m loving it!

[@raheemgahelable]

Awesome video as always! I got a question,... Would Cushcore be a huge help on that trail?

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

ABSOLUTELY, I use a Vittoria Airliner which is a simialr product. There are a lot of high speed hits.

[@matrix311]

nice work!!

[@ericramosmd]

you make it look easy

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

Eric Ramos lotsa practice

[@danielsargent9522]

Mad Skillz!

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

Thanks Daniel!

[@dimensionsofearth]

That is one insanely tech trail! I wonder when it last saw water. Never seen such a blue sky either looks like a stunning place to ride

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

it was perfect weather that day.

[@zackaryallan2505]

When they say “waterfall” it isn’t actually a waterfall. The water goes in a creek on the right. I live out there so I can see it

[@kfivemtb]

Sweeeet. 😜! Beautiful area.

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

I love it, especially when we have a foot of snow back east!

[@thim8009]

I dont know what the big hipe is I could clear that easy , just throw bike over my back and hike up. Just joking man nice job

[@raheemgahelable]

I'll be definitely walking the water fall! Lmfao 🤣😂🤣🤣

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

you got it!! I just showed you how!

[@thirdiecabrera3261]

Just subscribed to your channel. Hahaha that "so many youtubers" 😂

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

thirdie cabrera thanks!! Glad to have you.

[@thirdiecabrera3261]

@@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss keep it up sir. I am really enjoying your videos.

[@chadmourawed1328]

What hip pack do you use and do you recommend it? Great video by the way!

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

How's this for a late response?? that one was a camelback, i have an Osprey one that I like much better now.

[@daverichardson6334]

There is no way to make goggles and an open face helmet look cool... but I've done it too

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

David Richardson lol. I agree!! On the east coast it’s awesome in the cold weather but I don’t know about when it’s warm.

[@steveschafer6298]

Some of my teeth jangled out just watching this...

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

Steve Schafer lol

[@paulwalton1844]

Great video Jeff! Do a spin class over the winter here in Abq, NM and watch videos like this while spinning. Makes it a little more interesting. Being a rider at your level and doing trials, are you riding clip pedals? What brand? thanks

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

Hey Paul, I ride Shimano XTR platform pedals

[@paulwalton1844]

Thanks@@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss! Thought I heard you say something about clipping in. Been riding clips forever (Crankbro mallet) trying flats, seems ok but not as comfortable leaving the ground with them lol

[@jackadler5941]

Waterfall looks crazy. Watched Mo Awesome’s vid showing this feature. You rode it like a the master your are. Uh, Securitius? 😳🤪🥴

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

Jack Adler thanks Jack. Group ride at Allaire Sunday Am at 9:30 if you’re around!

[@jackadler5941]

I’ll be there as usual on Sun morning. Maybe I can get my riding brothers to join me. They usually don’t like group rides. I call the anti-social old farts. Lol.....👴🏼‼️ they are awesome though.

[@shanefitzsimons8304]

I found a better line up the waterfall Pick the bike up and walk 🤣🤣🤣 But kudos to you for doing it

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

thanks!

[@PatRiot104]

Jeff, did you ever recover/replace your stolen stuff?

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

Nope, late response! I started a fundraiser to donate back to kids. Check it out below, we're done at the end of the month and so close to our goal. candaid.salsalabs.org/crimepaysforward

[@bobejin1521]

ok, next SoMo vid Jeff.......you do National at night :)

[@abstraddic0442]

Full face helmet for sure.

[@backwoodsbiker5638]

Hey Jeff do u think a live stream would be possible this week?

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

Back Woods Biker. Definitely maybe tues?

[@javanbirdbluerusselling5285]

Goddamn Guru!!!!! 😎👍👍👍😎

[@piciu256]

Dude your bike is creaky again... What's up with that?

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

Piotr Sulej loose headset. It’s all fixed. National will do that to you.

[@iseabeck9488]

Hasn't ridden National in three years and found the alt lines in reverse. I'm selling my damn bike now.

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

Well... I watch all of Rob Drews videos and a bunch of other people have been making videos from there so I felt like I knew it already!

[@cgsrtkzsytriul]

It looks like it would be very painful to crash here.

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

Andy B 💯

[@michaelfrancis4291]

Not for me. I prefer riding my bike rather than using it for parkour.

[@biketothetop]

Jeff, Its so cool to watch you and receive your words of wisdom. Great video and presentation style with the collaboration views. The day after I met you in Sedona I rode the Twin Buttes Loop (Broken Arrow to chicken Point) and shouted out to you in my video at 1:05. Watch here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bHLbZ3yIdpedj5I I'm curious what your line would be on this set of steps with a final big step up. As I approached it, it looked like the easiest effort thing to do would be to come in straight hugging the rocks on the right and avoid all the steps of Rock, but my concerns were for fear of falling to left side because (1) Keeping traction/not sliding out laterally on the off-camber, loose slope leading to the 1st rock chunk at 0:56 (2) hitting the protruding Boulder on the right side a few feet later on the right side with insufficient clearance and not being set to cut right onto slab thereafter. Even if I were to clean that hugging right portion, I would still be faced with the big step up onto the solid slab thereafter. I wonder how you would approach this? I presume you would go into trials hopping mode to clean the big step up onto the slab unless you could some get some momentum beforehand. Taking the entirely different line starting from the left would require getting up all the stair steps and then be faced with getting over the big smoother step onto the slab. I just knew that would be safer, but require a lot more effort and skills I may not have either. Have you ridden this section before? I bet you have because it's on the way to chicken point on the Broken Arrow Trail.

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

sorry for the late response. I think straight up the rock steps look good. it's a little rougher but it's the firmest surface

[@biketothetop]

@@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss Jeff, better late than never! Thanks for the tips. It was nice to watch your crystal clear, high resolution video of the waterfall Trail by Phoenix. That's crazy you finally saw this comment. I bet if you're like me, you found the comment because of KZbin's newer feature that allows you to filter your comments and determine which ones you never responded to. In any event, I think I'm getting too damn old and enjoying the eMTB so I don't have to stress about having enough energy for tough technical climbs.

[@spaboos06]

Are you Jeff that used to skateboard?

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

spaboos06 I did in jersey in the late 80s

[@andyweenig]

Yield to pedestrians?

[@lucymtb]

hard to tell clips or flats?

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

LucyMTB clips!

[@lucymtb]

Jeff Lenosky sweet 🤘🏼 I’ll have to work on my trial skills!

[@lilwillie428]

It almost looks like your wahoo is connected to your stem cap, how do you have it mounted?

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

That Gopro Kid I forget the brand but it’s a top cap made to mount computers. I actually don’t like it. It’s too far back.

[@lilwillie428]

Thanks for the reply , I was going to get one but I guess I will just mount it to my handlebars now.

[@thunderdogproductions]

chunky!!!! anyone ever fall into a cactus?

[@kiloyardstare]

I did fall onto a cactus on National. I had broken bits of cactus needles embedded under my skin for months.

[@eduardkandus6892]

Can you learn trials skills on a enduro bike ?

[@pepeanza6187]

You never crash that's impossible

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

Pepe Anza I do. Trust me!

[@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!

[@trailblazeratv6306]

REEB sQWEEB

[@willbros1499]

LOVE the video and riding, but....you're killin' me smalls! Please, for all that's holy, go into ProTune settings, and set your Mics to STEREO. The entire video should sound as clear as it does from 8:04 to 8:10 if you set your Mics to stereo. If you have it on auto or wind...it's going to go in and out and sound dull and lifeless at times, like it does in the rest of the video. I promise to buy you a beer if I ever get the chance to ride with you here in Northwest Arkansas if you'll humor me and set it to stereo. :-) By the way...I hate your face for riding up the waterfall and making it look that easy. I have never worked on trials at all, and it's on my list this summer. Now I just have to bribe Ryan Bratton to coach me!

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

OK OK, I'll do it.. but you owe me a beer ;-)

[@willbros1499]

@@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss ....Yessir! We've got all the trail and craft beer breweries you could ever want.

[@JTMarlin8]

Easy. Step 1: Learn bike trials. Step 2: Pin it.

[@streetwork5069]

f that...i'll walk mine down then ride the smoother parts..

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

Streetwork lol

[@streetwork5069]

@@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss i did watch your video and then i went and hit the trail up in the wiss in philly...walked up the hill pushing ..then i bombed down some..been a while for this old guy.

[@thecount1001]

she seems nice.

[@dadlife8289]

Lmao didnt show part 1 of the waterfall right before this clip. That's okay, no youtuber does. Dishonest

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

Here ya go! That part's pretty easy actually, I was trying to show what most people consider the hardest part and then the downhill. Thanks for checking out my channel! kzbin.info/www/bejne/qoqtXo1und6ifNk

[@paulmullins4676]

Never will I have the “trials” skills to do this stuff-I’m 68 and with a 65% loss of testosterone compared to you guys I will eat twinkies and drink Monkey Shoulder as I watch it done on KZbin.

[@bastosnaunggoy]

Great content, straight to the point. Thanks for sharing.

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

Thanks for checking it out!