NEW FLOWIEST TRAIL IN THE SOUTHEAST?? | Brand new Fire Mountain Trail System in Cherokee, NC
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- Опубликовано: 16 окт 2024
- Last video we checked out the current king of flow in the south east: Ridgeline, and today we have a new contender!!
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Today, we will be checking out the brand new trail network in Cherokee, North Carolina: Fire Mountain. Fire Mountain boasts around 11 miles of fresh cut singletrack, and it's just the beginning.
I joined up with my friends Stout Paul, Ty, and Theresia to check this place out for the very first time, and to sample the newest addition to wnc which has already begun to receive some positive talk.
The real question is though, can this take down the classic Ridgeline trail in DuPont?
You tell me!!
This just moved to the top of my list! Can't wait to ride it, looks incredible.
+Crafted Workshop you what's up dude!! Can't wait to me you! 👊
Likewise dude! I'm ready to help pimp yo ride! :)
+Crafted Workshop dude it's gonna be so much fun, I can't wait
you deserve so much more subs and Support your constantly pushing out content and I have never been disappointed
HUCK YEA BRO!! 👊
Working/riding my butt off over here, and so stoked to hear that you are diggin' it! We've got a super solid community behind this channel, and I look forward to growing it even more.
The Singletrack Sampler any time your in the Connecticut area hmu I live in a small Beach town on one half but the other half is all woods that connect through almost 4 towns and we could get a big group ride going!
Your candidness is refreshing. Good to see such fun. I wish my local trails weren't so narrow and windy. I have to get out and try new places
You're an amazing leader in the mtb youtube community. I've learned so much watching your videos. It's showed me how to improve my own. Thank you, Alex! I've just uploaded a riding video with a trail that's so similar to this one! It's crazy. There's tons of flow and the jumps on it are huge. It was my first time clearing all of them (I overshot a bunch as well) so my reactions were... interesting. I was scared af! :P I wondered, maybe I shouldn't show this in the video, but I've learned from you that genuine personality makes the video great. Thank you for leading by example. I really appreciate it.
Thanks dude, I really appreciate the kind works. To me it's all about community and the incredible impact mtb and the community has had on me. I just wanna share that with others as much as possible.
I love how enthusiastic you get. And how much fun you have when others are enjoying the ride. Like how you cheered when Paul hit a jump. Such a great attitude. I love it.
+Marc Wittkowski what it's all about in my opinion, love that it comes through in the vids. I just wanna share the Stoke of riding with everyone!!
And that's exactly what makes you one of the most sympathetic, charismatic and overall best MTB- RUclipsrs out there. Never change, your content is amazing!
Fun Fact: The similarities between this trail and Ridgeline are no mistake! Trail Dynamics out of the Brevard area built this trail system and they also are responsible for how flowy Ridgeline is now. I wish the Forest Service would let them redo more of the old washed out trails around Pisgah and the area.
NO WAY!! I did not know that, but it makes so much sense!
Not everyone likes the IMBA standard "flow" trails. Using the natural terrain for trails is what makes them unique. When trails like these are built you cant tell the difference between Arkansas trails or NC trails. I can assure you that there are tons of people who don't want the trails in Pisgah bastardized by a mini dozer to make a "flow trail". Go to warrior creek if you want that generic stuff, leave Pisgah outta this!
Have you ridden Hobs Hollow at Brown County? Its fast and flowy like this trail but it has about 100 table tops and doubles on the way down! Some are 30'
the tech is what make pisgah great. Going fast over trail that rattles your teeth out is fun.
Ur commentating makes ur videos even more awesome!
Thanks dude!! I personally enjoy some commentary too in addition to riding, so I'm glad you feel the same way!
Same here...
I agree with you 👍
you can feel his excitement in his videos, it's awesome
Nice trail system. Love to watch and listen to you riding. I'm really excited to get out on a ride, but my fiancé is out today, I'm home with the daughter who is asleep. So it has to be another day for me. greetings from Sweden.
Thanks for showing off Fire Mtn. Sweetest trail ive ridden in years and only 20 min from my door! Keep talking it up and the Eastern Band just might build some more! Great work!
+Timm Muth yass this place is so good!!🤘
Alex,
OUTSTANDING Vid! Fire Mt. is now my trail of choice in the area! Ride it as much as possible a week & can't get enough! Just a short drive from Sylva & WCU. Flow & Speed around 30 mph on Noble Mt Dragstrip are common with super fun flow throughout this 10 minute continuous downhill! And BERMS! YES the BERMS & TABLES are a BLAST!!! Especially on Kessel!!! THANKS SO MUCH JEREMY HYATT / TINKER for realizing your dream to build such a quality trail system!
Alex, hit me up, I am the Baseball Coach @ WCU, would LOVE to have your crew back out for a Fire Mt night ride soon, then hit the WCU trail system too! YOU WILL also ENJOY our 7.5 little gem in the Whee that was built by the same company!
Keep up your fantastic, inspiring MTB passion!!! We all greatly appreciate you Alexander!
BMo
Awesome fun video and it's amazing when anyone can talk going that fast you've got a talent.
I just saw this video today AFTER I rode these trails a few hours ago. Drove all the way here from Missouri. This video is great!
Love watching your videos, they always make me wanna get out and ride!!!
That's what I love to hear Andrew! Now what are you waiting for - GO RIDE!!
I just turned 70 and still ride. I have a 2017 Specialized Pitch. I have begun upgrading it and adding some mods...
THOMAS FISKE damm dude
Just rode this today! The weather was perfect, met some cool people, and got to meet Ed that built the trail. Super nice guy. They are building new features that look amazing.
Florida boy here. heading your way first week of August. Fire on the mountain has been added to the 'to-do' list. thanks for the share
Good stuff Alex! Good stuff. Keeping me stoked during the work week in between rides.
Just went to Fire Mountain today. Alex, Thanks for sharing this with us. It was a wicked ride, wish I had more time to ride but family vacation gave me only one morning. Plus I spoke to a local I meet and it sounds like they have some big plans for the future.
That's awesome Greg! Glad my recommendation got you out there and even more that you enjoyed it as much as I did!!
Sweet ride Alex. Keep ridin hard. Loving the vids. Remember keep the rubber side down. Stay safe. Thanks for what you do.
Thanks dude!
Another great ride. Sweet Track ! Thanks 4 Sharing ! and keep up the awesome work!!!
Haha The Narrow-track Nibbler! Absolute classic! Love your work, Alex!! Keep it up!!
Wow those were some sweet looking trails. Your enthusiasm is motivating. Really good video. 👍
Thanks Dan! I Just can't help it when I"m riding a bike :D
Did you at least thank the nice tour guide for bringing you to the parking lot?
I showed my mom this video to give her an idea of my experiences on the trails she was like wow lol.
I've done ridgeline now this spot is on my list for my next NC trip!
I absolutely recommend this place. It's pretty close to Tsali as well
Wow, that looks like an amazing trail system ! So flowy and fun. They really need to get some metal mesh on the wood bridges though. It doesn't take too long for moss to grow on the wood which makes it slick as ice. Great ride, Alex. Always look forward to your videos !
I agree dude, we were a little surprised they didn't have it already
I only live about 50 miles away in southeast TN from this trail system. I'm gonna have to hit it soon, it looks like a blasty blast!
Totally worth the drive
Great video Alex and looked like a very fun and very well done trail system.
Video that are simply simple with one camera and raw trail riding makes it the best video. Seth try's to hard but you keep up the awesome work love videos like this.
I really appreciate that. I"m a simple dude, and I like that. I definitely think it's also reflected in my vids which means I have to rely more on fun times, friends, and laughs to make for an entertaining video... all things that I love
I don't think that Seth tries too hard at all. Seth does what he does and he is VERY GOOD at it. He is a talented man with his video editing. Love his videos, love Alex's and also Brians. They all have talent in what they do...
Hey man what's up in pretty sure I drove past you in cherokee this weekend not sure if it was you or not but I saw that orange specialized and a Mazda. I'm a big fan of your videos and love your content. i recently started up a RUclips channel and you inspired me to film and ride. keep doing what you are doing man you kill it ride hard and get stoked my dude🤘
Interesting trivia -- the same builder who built Ridgeline, Ed Sutton of Trail Dynamics, laid out and built this system. He and his crew are artists!
Those guys know what they are doing
i was on youtube searching for trails in NC because i was going to camp there with my dad and ride and i saw this video and didnt think id ride this trail, ended up riding there out of coincidence and it is a blast. long way to the top though.
You're doing a great job of balancing quantity and quality, man. Lots of great videos, the commentary is very entertaining, and the riding is rad! Doing manuals in those trails looks like such an adrenaline boost; you rocked them!
It's been quite a while since I last remember hearing any complaints about your shoulder. Are you now feeling like everything's back to normal?
Heyyyy thanks CAstro! That seriously means a lot to hear that because I definitely put thought into it when filming and editing, so it's great to hear the positive feedback.
Thanks for asking man, shoulder is indeed feeling great, but I still need to find time to continue my rehab to get it stronger
thanks for including the mtbproject link, ill be in asheville soon and want to check out these trails! thanks bro
+pezjunki no problem dude! Glad you found it
Great video; thank you for sharing this. I have considered going to Fire Mountain, and now I know that I want to, and will. I hope that I enjoy the berms as much as you did; Feel the Berm! Bike NoCar!
Nice adventure men.ilove to watch people doing like this.
well shit, guess the only way to know if it's better is to go myself ;) sweet vid bro! keep kill'n it!
Going to this place this weekend! You make it seem fun as hell, can't wait!
SuspiciousEgroll how was it?
@@masongt6546 loads of fun. Only was able to do one trip up and down all the way. I tried to combine as many of the trails as I could. Next time, I'm going to get there as early as possible and spend the day there.
SuspiciousEgroll 🤙🤙🤙
Pushing out the content ! loving it
Told ya I'd be on that 3x week!! 💪
Sweeeett, great ride on those berms buddy. Great to watch!
Based on this review I decided go to Cherokee for the solar eclipse (totality there)and to try these trails with my son. These are awesome flowy trails and really help build confidence for us new riders. Thanks for doing this "review"!
That's awesome dude!!
need ya one of those dt swiss quiet hubs ; ) thanks for the uploads , I love Cherokee , NC , can't wait to ride those trails !
At 3:28 the guy got on his hardtail like "bro lets just go, stop talking" he's hardcore.
Nice ride. Looks like an awesome trail. Might need to schedule a road trip for that one
Fun new biking playground for sure. Epic flow for sure.
It's Alex and his clones!!!! All of you wooping at the same time was so cool!
It was so cool to hear lol when I couldnt see them, I could still hear them off in the distance lol
Love the vibes alex, all your videos seem to get me stoked. shame you never seem to travel abroad tho but with all those awesome trails you seem to have over there i can't balme you. Keep em coming bro. Smithy from the u.k. i lived in california for 12 years tho and did love it over there, i dont think theyll let me back in tho because i kinda over stayed my welcome seeing as i only had a 6 month visa lol oops.
You guys and gal was have to much fun.
Definitely hitting these trails next time I head up to my grandparents, especially considering their only 30 minutes from there
Going to have to check it out when I get home from Colorado. Looks real fun!
Gary Decker Dammit, Gary, I'll go with you. Hit me up and let's plan a road trip -
We rode that trail today and it was freakin awesome!!!
Cookout is my favorite stop after a ride!
Those trails look so nice, right now everything around me is dry and dusty, extremely so. I just wish Utah got some rain sometime.
6:46!!!!!! how close was Paul to coming off that bridge!!!!
hahaha paul had a couple close calls for sure
awesome ride again alex . the berms were beautiful
Man they are so new and perfect ride now.
I've gotta camp out in Asheville and ride around for a few days. Seems like great riding all over that area.
Hey Alex great video 😁
You+Seth+Phil=Awesome Mtb team
Cherokee NC is my all time most favorite place on earth.
Love watching your videos they make me wanna go outside and ride so bad
Thanks man!
That looked mad fun!
Keep it up man videos have been fantastic
Thanks dude!
I'm so jealous of all the wide open flowy trails you get to ride. In Western PA most of our trails are chunky as hell and more like half track than single track .
Jaxwagen Where in Western PA do you ride? I live in Franklin, PA
That was super nice trail
I’ve been there so many times how have I not noticed this
That dirt looks insane!!!
That trail is awesome!!!! Hell yeah !!
Awesome stuff! Flowy fun!!!
Hey narrowtrack nibbler lol! Seriously, I enjoy the hell out of your vids and find that I'm now an MTB vid snob thanks to you in that I'm only able to watch yours, bkxc and seth. Keep it up, you are super charismatic as well as captivating so I know you'll do well in this venture...and please hit me up when you're in AZ!
Thanks Joan! I really appreciate the kind words. Really hope to make it back to AZ - I loved it there last year!
This trail looks awesome! Allegrippis At Lake Raystown in Huntington, PA is about as flowy as it gets though.
OK Fire Mountain may have just shot to the TOP of my list. Need a place to car camp there so I can ride multiple days! wooooohoooo
There is a real nice campground at theTsali trails. Paved road, hot showers and you can be on the trail in two minutes. It's about 30 minutes from Cherokee/Fire Mountain Trail.
this Trail would be a blast on my Hardtail! or Seth's Orange p7!
This trail is prime for hardtails
really? I'm kinda unsure where full squish and hardtails are better. Have you made a video explaining the pro's and con's yet?
I ride it on my hardtail all the time. Also on my cross bike -- the xbike isn't ideal on the Kessel Run Descent because of some rock features there but it's better than a mountain bike on the climbs and on the flowy descents like Spearfinger. The softail would be better on Kessel Run but unnecessary anywhere else.
Peter Newport,
I ride all the time in Pisgah with a pretty low-end 29er hardtail, the key I've found is learning to lessen your weight over rock gardens, sort of a small bunny hop if you will. If you can learn to do a stoppie or an endo, it'll totally change the game with a hardtail.
allegrippis trails at Raystown lake, PA is super flowy! gotta check it out Alex
Looks like an awesome trail system to ride
That is going to be worth a road trip when I'm in shape!
100% worth it
Great video! That laugh tho... So maniacal. Im gonna have nightmares...
Nice riding Alex
Looked super fast
Awesome video as always Alex! Do you have a timeline as to when you are going to sell shiela and move to the van life? keep up the good work, you get me stoked to ride every time i watch a video of yours.
Thanks dude! Right now whenever I have free time I'm working on research and planning for the van, and I'm hoping to have everything dialed come winter so that I can dig in and get it done during the off season this year, then be back ready to rock the vanlife for next riding season!!
These trails somehow remind me of the defender tour trails in finale ligure, italy. Pretty nice :)
North Carolina riders where you at?
i just picked this hobby back up after 15 years. im 28 now.
This trail looks amazing. I need to find me something like this near home.
cant wait for you guys to do the northeast, ill will find you!! lol
I love these trails!
Thanks for all the great videos! If you haven't sampled the trails in the Charlotte area, let me know and I'll take you on a tour. Lots to choose from!
“Real good berms you can trust”. Must be some sort of mountain bike insurance
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Holler at me next time your in the area I recently got into mtn biking( my experience from dirtbikes helping me learn quickly) I want to check that place out it looks like a blast
Hey from New Zealand.. watching your vids (and Phill and Seth) is very satisfying.. ive just got into the game so learning quite a bit aswell.. just a thought.. Trail Dynamics - how do they make this stuff? wouldnt that be cool to understand?
Great video, need to go there myself. Brother you riding a full suspension bike or a hard tail?
Yo I watch all you guys now.👌🏽 how do ya think they constructed this trail? I just notice the walls on the side. Thanks for all the content guys!
Nice work keep it up. Always have a place to stay on Vancouver island with me if you want
Great product love it
as a fellow big dude, I love seeing Paul aka Slim Jim getting shredy on that Stumpy! How big is Paul?
+Jason Ulrich heck yea dude!! He's never let it stop him before. I think he's approximately HUGE
Dude, that looks supper flowy! The first time I went there 20years ago, there was no bike trails, just hiking trails. I was new to mnt bking riding a Redline full rigid hardtail. I plan to go shred that trail soon. Great vid and editing. I live in Florida also, Panama City Beach. Pine Log State Forest is my local trail. A 6 mile loop with another 10 mile loop across the road (Crooked Creek). Check em out. It's on Trailfork.com. Check my vid. Mike and Dom on Thunder trail @ Oak Mountain State Park. Keep the rubber side down!!
So I'm camping in Franklin for a friends birthday and tomorrow before I go home I ride!! However, do I ride Tsali?? or Fire Mountain?? Both of which I've ridden before but now after watching your video I will def be riding Fire Mountain tomorrow!!
Great video! Going here tomorrow. which trail is the best way up?
Hmmm did you miss some sort of catch phrase at end of video? ; ) ; ) Thanks for all the great vids Alexander!!!
I know!!! But hey, at least we got the Tacocat :P
Make a stop in chicago!
Best Single track is the Palos trail system
Best bike park is the new park called "big marsh".
I'm going there next Friday, then to WCU campus, then to Tsali, then back to Unicoi in Helen, GA.
You will not be disappointed! I recommend riding it in the order that we did otherwise you may end up just doing kessel over and over since it's SO DAMN GOOD!!!
Do you possibly have a Strava link from the route you took?
Wish I could buy a bike like that. But... I'm building my own. Took on some local trails here. I think it's almost ready.
Alex, I'm curious about a couple of things from the perspective of recording your videos. First, how many minutes/hours of video to end up recording on average for each video? And second, what are your queues for where your edits should be when compiling your videos? Finally, what software do you use for editing?
Nice vid man😀