This NEW MTB PARK is ramping up and now open! | WILDSIDE, Pigeon Forge, TN

[@jermboat44]

Great content. Really excited for this one. Seems like finally a park near me that I can comfortably hit on my midtravel hardtail emountain bike within driving distance from nashville

[@midlifeshredder]

At least for phase 1 these are mainly all flow trails so yeah, hardtail it up!

[@JasonFoxLCB]

Well that looks flippin' sweet. Thanks for the preview.

[@draxxthemsklounst]

Great video. Headed there this weekend!

[@midlifeshredder]

Send it! 👊🏼

[@MTBQandA]

What a fun park! Such a great video showcasing everythigng!

[@midlifeshredder]

Thanks Johnnie!

[@betterthannotgoodmtb]

Nice bro! Looks phenom!

[@midlifeshredder]

🤙🏼

[@robertschmelzer1589]

Hey fellow midife rider here. Thanks for the video...really well done. I rode this place today and had a blast.

[@midlifeshredder]

Yeah buddy! 🤙🏼

[@kenbest76]

Great video. That place looks incredible.

[@mtbtube1948]

Excellent video!!! ok, I guess I'm headed there next!!!!

[@DandyHippo]

Good one fam

[@motohqchannel255]

Wow what a nice park!

[@topspot4834]

Between Walden's Ridge, this place and obviously Windrock, TN is quickly becoming one of the best states in the US for MTB ... If you include NC (Kanuga, Ride Rock, etc), Jarrod's in GA and that new park in SC called Rattlesnake opening this fall, the whole region might have the best riding on the entire continent next to BC ... Planning a NC/TN trip this fall and definitely adding this place to the list. Great video!

[@midlifeshredder]

Thanks! And couldn't agree more!

[@jesse8612]

Walden's ridge makes this place look like a playground lol. I showed up and had no idea what I was in for 😵‍💫

[@midlifeshredder]

@@jesse8612 Walden's is spicy for sure!

[@kentv999]

awesome video! Looks like a great destination.

[@midlifeshredder]

🤙🏼

[@EthanRC_MTB]

Coming up here for a family vacation! Totally gonna come rip this

[@midlifeshredder]

Rip it like you stole it!

[@shaneridesmtb]

I can't wait to go!

[@in_10z]

Well. Adding another one to the old list lol. Thanks.

[@midlifeshredder]

You’re welcome! 😉

[@illgazillion]

I’d like to check this place out soon.

[@Linearleverage71]

I really really hope they’re gonna do some off piste natural trails with roots off camber.. I feel like mountain biking has moved away from that style of riding a bit too much.. but this is awesome to see

[@midlifeshredder]

Agreed, I got the feeling those types of trails are coming in the next phase 🤞🏼

[@Linearleverage71]

@@midlifeshredder that’s awesome! that place is really built at a high-level. It reminds me of a trail center in Europe. It would only make sense that they would do that.

[@jallen3311]

Nice video! Do they have bike wash stations?

[@midlifeshredder]

I didn’t see one but I wouldn’t be surprised if they have one. They were still doing construction when I was there.

[@joshschaefer4001]

Looks sweet! no tech trails though?

[@midlifeshredder]

Not yet, from what I gather that will come in the next phase.

[@stephenmartin6733]

Is the Green trail really a beginner trail?

[@midlifeshredder]

Yep, no features, at most just some rollers.

[@justinmiller1535]

Great video! Are the greens and blues doable for a novice/intermediate kiddo in your opinion?

[@midlifeshredder]

Absolutely. The blue trails have nothing you have to commit to, everything is rollable.

[@wade6346]

I want to get into mountain biking and I live an hour away from this park! Can some folks please give me some recommendations on a good bike for tackling a park like this? Preferably not too pricey. Thank you

[@wade6346]

Also, at what temp does this become unenjoyable?

[@midlifeshredder]

Answers to this are very subjective. If you’re just getting started I suggest getting a hardtail first to learn how to ride if you’ve never ridden trails before. And Wildside has some green trails but not a place I’d suggest starting out at. But there’s a ton of videos about what to look for in your first bike. But a hardtail is the cheapest entry into the sport. I’d plan on spending around $1k to start and definitely look at the used market on PinkBike, now’s a great time to find good deals!

[@midlifeshredder]

Depends on your tolerance and the type of riding. For me, below 30 starts to push my limits but I’ve known to start a ride below freezing. 😜

[@JLawMTB]

Looks like a really nice facility. They put a lot of work and money into this place. Jump line at the end looks well built, but I don’t understand the low and short jumps on the trails with today’s long and slack bikes.

[@midlifeshredder]

Yeah, you really have to be calculated because I think a mid travel bike works best for the jump lines. Hopefully they have something more planned in future phases.

[@timwagoner83]

If you had one day. You riding wildside or ober?

[@midlifeshredder]

Never been to Ober but from what I’ve heard and seen from other videos I think I’d choose Wildside.

[@sdevans2]

I’ve ridden ober a couple times and these trails look much better - trail build quality looks way better.

[@lucashall141]

Vee Hollow would be a step up in difficulty if you are there. It's free also.

[@midlifeshredder]

@@lucashall141 Love Vee, the climbs are no joke but the descents are so good!