Riding in a Burnt Forest | Mount Elden, Flagstaff AZ

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How is it that I have never ridden these trails before? What have I been doing with my life.... Elden Mountain in Flagstaff, Arizona delivering the goods with one of my best mates, Mason Bond. Much of this forest burned last year and the trails are starting to reopen, with a completely different perspective. Sunset, Can I, Kentucky Waterfalls and Schultz Creek #followcamfriday goodness. The bike park at Fort Tuthill is also worth a rip. Pete approves. After spending the better part of 3 months in Sedona, I almost forgot how to ride in dirt. Almost.

[@natehills9388]

What else do you want to see us ride in Flag???

[@frederickhenley2845]

Nate Hills heart trail, little bear

[@michaelfarrell7760]

Jedi, Cani

[@nolan4781]

Private reserve/ lone eagle.

[@MountainPerson]

Wasabis

[@wendellmontgomery5781]

Upper Moto for the most hilarious of jank

[@deconstructeddad2628]

Yo! It’s good to see my home show up here! Looks like the secret is out... we have great singletrack in Flag!

[@povteer]

yew! perfect timing! last thing to watch before i sleep! i hope i can get some sweet dreams of riding! 🤣🤙

[@natehills9388]

Good night

[@JannaBri]

Loved the “Whaa!” As you went down the rocks. That’s how I felt watching you go down them.

[@mikesmz]

Mr Hills you're my MTB hero!! More excellent style and technique! (filming and riding) The addition of the new drone has been really amazing.. Keep up the excellent content please and thank you! Not trying to brown-nose too much but you are the reason why I got inspired to go out and buy a mountain bike and start riding so thank you for that bro! If you're ever doing a group ride in the Tucson area I will be there! Cheers!

[@natehills9388]

Thanks Mike, stoked to hear that you are finding some love for bikes. That is what this is all about at the end of the day. More peeps on bikes! Hope to make it back to Tucson one of these days.

[@MountainBikingTrips]

I Love these kind of trails, and once again PERFECT FRIDAY ride :)

[@LoretaiMods]

I love leading guy style, whole way he serching trail for all those small features. For sure he having a blast. Im so so jelly.

[@loamtrailer805]

Super legit trail riding in the ponderosa pines, my favorite kind of riding on my favorite type of terrain, thanks for taking us along! Free ride Friday's!!

[@therebot]

So good! I look forward to these every week - thanks.

[@wn2bp12]

Super rad...Thanks Nate!

[@stevemcallister817]

Always great to watch Friday’s videos. They are so well done and inspiring. Makes one want to ride some trails. I cyclocross because we don’t have Single track trails like this but it’s fun also riding the countryside on dirt roads. Keep inspiring and keeping us on our toes wanting to ride also.

[@natehills9388]

Cheers Steve, enjoy the ride!

[@KyleLaulo]

Burnt & Turnt! Thanks for some Flagstaff. Hoping to see more!

[@rok418]

the man in front is soo nice to watch. amazing style on the bike. good one!

[@natehills9388]

Mason is the man 🤙🏼

[@matradlinski8084]

Nate Hills Is he on the Rascal?

[@masonbond6774]

@@matradlinski8084 yep on a Rascal

[@kengodwin3879]

That. Was. AWESOME! That's some hardcore terrain, and you guys killed it. Very nice.

[@rbkrns]

Literally on our way to Sunset today! Stoked to see you guys hit Can I, that steep portion is wild and loose right now!

[@natehills9388]

amazing bit of trail for sure.

[@amandapeine6745]

Nice vid. Glad these weren't all destroyed by the fire last year.

[@DuskPatrol]

Man that was one of the best vids in a long time. Sick!

[@JoshuaLopez]

Love the video! But hesitant to see Flagstaff on the map more and more just to have trails over run like Sedona

[@hah72215]

CAN I trail looked killer! Sweet riding as usual!

[@billzig2]

Sunset rules, my home to the left of the ridge 🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽

[@natehills9388]

Amazing bit of trail.

[@d0u6s]

Drone's looks like it's doing pretty good too. 👍

[@ChupacabraOffroad]

Your videos get me so stoked to ride 🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@blairburton1234]

Sunset is one of my favorites in Flagstaff! Def want to see some Jedi, Schultz Creek, Upper/Lower Moto, Rocky Moto....hell even some segments of AZ Trail. Also AZT through Mormon Lake segment. Love the vids. Hit up some Prescott trails next!

[@adventuresofkbp6823]

Another great video! Absolutely killing it. I thought for sure a crash was coming up!!

[@jdubmash]

CAN I ? I CAN'T... THAT WAS SICK ..

[@matrix311]

That was awesome! I need to get up there this summer

[@Bristecom]

I don't know how people like the guy in front have so much energy! Makes me feel like there's something terribly wrong with my health as I get tired jumping around on the bike after only a few minutes!

[@PickledShark]

Right?! Part of it is definitely fitness, but also being relaxed on the bike to conserve energy. What bike are you running?

[@Bristecom]

@@PickledShark 2015 Specialized Enduro 29er. It's definitely a soft and somewhat heavy setup which plays into the exhaustion I'm sure but I still prefer that type of setup.

[@rogerweber8194]

I love that trail.

[@OfficialEntertainnmentHub]

Looks so beautiful i tottaly want to go their

[@andykoehler]

All that jank after 8:00... looks super fun!

[@Trailsweride]

Incredible trail, this guy is really good and very fast.

[@travisd7888]

Cool stuff man! Reminds of a international race I think they have in France in one of those mountain ranges; looks like you guys are definitely at that class level!🤟

[@martinr.6872]

Perfect Trail! ENVY!!!

[@davidcrooks938]

Mason bond riding dirty! Seriously awesome vid Nate!💯

[@LegendsOfTheLoam]

Damn that place is legit 🔥 guy in front of you is a straight up steez lord 🤟

[@natehills9388]

Mason is having the most fun possible. Good man.

[@romemedina4712]

I've walked these areas but never been able to speed down on a bike. Really great video.

[@abdelbenisa8788]

Brutal descent 🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽🚵💯x💯🤘🏽

[@OutOfThisVan]

Cani looks sick. I rode Little Bear when I passed through and it was a blast. Not a ton of trees at the top so you’ll be able to fly the drone.

[@natehills9388]

Can I is fire!!

[@toddbz]

Pete with the agility of a gazelle Then he realized everyone was just gonna come back to the van anyhow

[@natehills9388]

Poor Pete is getting older by the second. Pretty agile once he loosens up a bit. Haha

[@CarMor.A316]

Yeeaaah!!! Nice ride guys!!! 🤙🏼

[@bradmurphy8416]

Wow, now that’s a couple trails, you 3 were just ripping the f out of them. Who ever chose them, sick, cheers Nate.

[@jasoncapecod]

Nate the Great!!! A friend (internet friend) has been developing the trails around Flag...Excellent vid and cool opening jam

[@rio5866]

Next time you come to Flagstaff. A trail called private reserve would be a blast for you. A huge 30 foot rockroll at the end of it

[@natehills9388]

Private is Rad!

[@rio5866]

@@natehills9388 yeah for sure. When's the next time your going to come out here to flag?

[@chappytrails1127]

So rad, and I though we had chunk in Central Texas! That was intense, nice break from Sedona footage. GZA Approved.

[@verdonrocksphotography3510]

Our last year trip to Arizona was for riding Sedona and Flagstaff trails, to be honest Flagstaff was for me #1 on that trip..... maybe because I am more familiar riding the woods or it was first trip with my SB150,,,,,hmmmm?!? Simply video and riding is top notch as always, thank you, cheers V!

[@MountainPerson]

I lived in Sedona and would prefer to go up to flagstaff any day

[@PickledShark]

I love them both, and for me they each represent the two best places to ride in AZ, and since they’re only an hour from each other, there’s nothing stopping you from riding them both. They’re quite different though. If you want flow and long descents, Flag is your cup of tea. But that’s understating just how good the tech is up here too. We have it all. Shredona is still top dog for tech, but not by much.

[@Eliabehintz]

looking at the trees looks like a game

[@musclecar6997]

Hey. I'm from Russia. This is just an incredible video. Class. Super

[@willbros1499]

WOW...Mason Bond is a ripper. This was the fastest video you've put up in a while, and that trail looked crazy fun! Cool seeing another rider out front who once again has a unique style. I'd nickname that dude "SIDE LUG," because that's what he ride on about half the time. If those are Maxxis, they are probably hanging on by a thread....flappers.

[@natehills9388]

Lug flappers. Like it, haha.

[@BikeLifewithRob]

Terrain is sick, landscape looks amazing

[@eugenespreutels8305]

Wow, just blown away by the riding clinic put on. You guys flat destroyed that trail! It got pretty rowdy quick like. When are you and pete heading to the north country, got to be getting hot down there isn't it.

[@natehills9388]

Mason is dialed. Pete and I are migrating soon. Heat is not our friend.

[@jaymholt]

Another Flagstaff Local here - you should go ride private reserve its not burned and the happy ending at the bottom is go. Amazing this one was spared from burn.

[@natehills9388]

Love private

[@silverseeker_1]

Very technical chula

[@kresokresovski7515]

It’s been a while since you made so many excitement sounds while following!

[@mattcucci5490]

That spot is rad nate!

[@iamjmp]

Siick!!

[@da12641]

sek! love seeing enduro bike on DJ @0:11

[@fastgurrrl]

I loved how light and loose that guy was in front of you. Nice flow.

[@syncros99]

He rides well but he's destroying the trail as he does it.

[@alfielucero2113]

How did you like that 2400 foot climb to get to the top of sunset? Love my home town. Thanks for the love

[@natehills9388]

I would describe it as “efficient “ haha

[@alfielucero2113]

Definitely haha

[@lawnmart]

Damn son, that kid is fast.

[@MatthewTafoya]

NICE video , Great place to ride for sure... how about recording Schultz Creek Trail down and upper moto to lower moto and the backside of anowbowl down to 418 (Aspen Crossing) ....

[@frederickhenley2845]

You guys rode it when it was good. Its moon dust after the holiday weekend.

[@natehills9388]

Yup, we managed to time that right. Bring on monsoon season.

[@d0u6s]

Talcum Powder...

[@Don1Gibson]

Beautiful, utterly beautiful, but local knowledge required, one feels.

[@natehills9388]

These trails are all on Trailforks. Pretty easy to navigate up there. Fortunate to get the tour from Mason.

[@Don1Gibson]

@@natehills9388 more the case of the shear speed taken through the more technical sections. Local knowledge!

[@oubellamed5572]

nice ride i like to watch your videos :)

[@schadlarry]

Amazing OA with that Skydio. Rode in Flagstaff 20 years ago when they still had trees. Is Little Bear still a trail?

[@natehills9388]

Didn’t have the pleasure of Little Bear. Next time.

[@mc540flip]

I’ll be up there in 2 weeks! So looking forward to riding that trail. Nice one as always Nate🤘

[@Jmastarasta]

Is the trail out and back ride or do you have to shuttle or arrange a pick up at the end of the ride. I’m going to be heading out there late july and I’m riding solo. Thanks Any info would help a lot. Sick video gnarly shredding 🤘🏼⛰

[@murf003]

8:37 thats a new one for 2020

[@quam13]

so good

[@dodoswag6161]

Decida animal mano top 👏🏽👏🏽⚡⚡

[@knordberg]

I actually think I rode here about 20 years ago. Maybe 30 years ago. LOL

[@calebjohnson7264]

Homie got mad steeze!

[@natehills9388]

Mason is a legend!

[@marahoris8452]

Hi, Nate super video 🤘😉🤘

[@robertgary9837]

..........jank..............................................................dirt’s good........................................................................................yo.........👏🏻

[@natehills9388]

My vocabulary runs deeeeep in this episode.

[@robertgary9837]

Nate Hills That’s the best!

[@robertgary9837]

Nate Hills your commentary is always hilarious. Sort of like well placed snare drum hits. Just the sound of the trail with the occasional quip. Perfect. I love it when you guys are riding down some ridiculous line of death and there’s just a nonchalant “ aggressive” or “yup” or some such.

[@mannym.andcoyoteridgemtb171]

Awesome video. Was that all sunset trail to Elden trail?

[@stevenwilson920]

Glad to see you in the trees again🤘🏻

[@elijahgrant5843]

This is bad ass i live in flagstaff

[@filmmaker735]

The dude in the front likes to bunny hop.

[@natehills9388]

Proper technique on display.

[@eliastigre127]

Brabo 🔥

[@dank3823]

Mr Bond was shaking but not stirred.

[@ingebyra]

Another Epic edit.

[@romanp8197]

Super👍

[@user-es2fv9so8l]

Gooooooood~~~~👍🏻

[@azmtb93]

🤘🏼

[@stuffsethmakes]

Amazing looking ride! What kind of chest camera setup is making the footage so smooth??

[@LudoFlam]

Wow ! You are the boss 💪🤘🇺🇸🌲

[@adrianmacias1495]

Niiiice!!!! 👍🏻🚵🏻‍♂️🚵🏻🚵🏻‍♂️🚵🏻❤️

[@ericghazal9470]

hit up wasabi if youre brave enough ;) also, if it's still there...may have been destroyed with the fire :(

[@tweakedrc2591]

its still there:)

[@GekoMax]

Nate, I admire your movies and riding a yeti. I see that you only ride these bikes. I'm going to buy sb150 and I wanted to ask you if you know when the bikes will be in the new suspension from FOX2021? and will there be a new upgrade of the yeti line for 2021 and when is it going to sell?

[@8664antonio]

pingpong ride👌🏻

[@tomimeu]

OMG!!

[@Fiji_Water_]

I miss my home 😓

[@rubiointex]

Feliçitats. Saluda el gos de part meva.😊

[@fxtacy]

Nate, do you shuttle up Elden Lookout Road for Sunset? Also, after a nasty spill and giving up some elbow, knee skin to the biking gods recently, I'm seriously considering knee elbow pads for first time. I notice you sometimes where knee, but don't notice elbow pads. Any reason? Personal preference? Do you have protective pads you prefer or suggest?

[@natehills9388]

Elden is closed to vehicles right now, so this is all pedal access. The lack of elbow pads is just personal preference. I normally wear light knee pads but that is about it. We could wear full body armor and full-face helmets all the time but these are basically XC trails and I prefer to travel light and accept the risk.

[@Shnozzeltaff]

Nate, have you ridden anything near Red River? About to head there and need advice on a good trail

[@namkul]

Sick footage 🥇🥇💪🏼

[@briangong007]

Reminds me of Truckee/Tahoe trails 🤘

[@natehills9388]

Similar soil and style for sure. I need to make a trip out there one of these days.

[@willbros1499]

What happened at the 1:38 mark? It looked like you ran over a land mine. :-)

[@natehills9388]

Clipped a pedal.

[@Kevlar720]

Was someone flying that Skydio during the ride, or is the follow mode just that good?

[@natehills9388]

Follow mode only.

[@noxin45]

Hmmm so flagstaff mountain biking isn’t a conspiracy???

[@jamesmarquess1496]

Believe it or not, we have trails, lot of cinder, mostly tech, but they do exist

[@noxin45]

James Marquess lol I was under the impression that locals wanted to keep them very low key

[@jamesmarquess1496]

@@noxin45 something like that

[@666psicko]

No trails here. This is just an illusion...🤣

[@Chewwsky]

Man, how does he roost like that! Tips please lol