Gatlinburg, Tennessee Downhill Bike Park OPENING DAY
Here's a quick edit to showcase Tennessee's newest bike park and first ever lift access downhill mountain biking at Ober Gatlinburg!
I had an absolute blast and will definitely be going back. I didn't know what to expect, but was pleasantly surprised at how well the trails flowed. It was definitely a bit lacking on the technical side, but it more than made up for it with flow and speed. I'm certain as Ober progresses, there will be trail additions that will fill those technical voids and offer up even more variety and mileage.
Regarding the wooden drop on the double black trail, Hellbender, we definitely put it on the shelf for another day. It's closer in comparison to the road gap at the Beech Mountain and Cupcake at Snowshoe than we expected. The landing is steep and very short. None of my immediate group was really feeling great about the speed needed, and I'm trying harder to not constantly put pressure on myself to always hit everything the first time I go somewhere new. I'll definitely be back for revenge on that drop.
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We were there the following day, with my 10 year old. The lift broke but they transitioned to shuttles and it was ok. I agree with your ending comments. The trails are ok, showing great potential. I wouldn't make a trip here with my riding buddies, there are just better options in the SE. However if you are in the area doing Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg stuff with your family, now you can bring your bike!
There is actually plenty of loam in the south east. You just have to cut your on trails and keep them secret.😊when they get a lot of traffic it turns into that loose over hard pack
It’s cool to see this because a black there would be a green in MA
Thanks for covering this. The trails do look extremely easy. Hope they add some tech and features over time.
I’m so stoked to see these trails open, Gatlinburg has always been a favorite of mine, now with these trails I’m hyped to get back up there..and shred..
Where’s the gnar at though :/
If you like nothing but going downhill it’s for you. Personally I like a lot of climbing.
Thanks for taking one for the team and reviewing this new lift park on opening day! The thought of visiting Gatlinburg on Memorial Day weekend is too much for me. Park looks great and it has a lot of potential. Great video!
Love your stuff in Jamaica 🇯🇲 it is nighttime here 😅
Looks super chill... Hopefully they plan on building nastier dh trails and they definitely need a flow trail with bigger jumps.
Thank you so much for this video. I am going with my family to pigeon Forge in two weeks to meet up with my inlaws . My wife ,son and I are going to stop by Brevard for a few days before that. I thought I would be done biking when we head up to Tennessee but I guess I will have to check out this park.😂
Trails look great! Can’t wait to enjoy them myself.
Thanks for sharing this. DIdn't realize this was a p roject. smart for Gatlinburg to adapt - went there all the time int he 90s. Will have to take the family down for a visit soon
Rode there today after the rain and had a great time. Blacks were way to slick to be any fun. Thanks for the great video, I'm about to buy some of those TN one up gloves now, hahaha
nice trails, downhills look sweet, some nice riding skills
A trip combining this and Vee Hollow looks very tempting!
Thanks for the goosebumps ❤
I love bakers creek. Tried Windrock and got humbled. Tried the place in townsend and its ok. Having Ober as a bike park is some awesome news to me. I'm excited as heck to go try it out. I'll be on the green trails but if you hear a grown man screaming like a kid at Christmas, you know its me.
Oh man, might be time for a trip up that way 🤘
Nice - I’ll have something to do on the annual family g-burg trip now! Haha