Windrock Bike Park — Attraction in Tennessee

Windrock is the most unique and amazing mountain bike experience you will ever have. It is all at once the most amazing, terrifying, exhilarating, and unbelievable set of trails you will find anywhere on this planet. I have always considered myself as a well rounded and reasonably skilled rider... Windrock took me well beyond anything I have ever even imagined possible and in the best possible way. It was truly the most amazing experience I've ever had on my bicycle. The trails are amazingly raw, yet detailed and refined where necessary, to say they are steep and fast is like saying the sun is kinda hot. Anything you've seen or read on the internet, be it GoPro videos, drone videos, pictures, etc... do this magical place absolutely no justice whatsoever. It is twice as Steep and fast as your darkest imagination will let you go. Seriously, I thought I had an idea but was swiftly slapped into reality in the first 30 secons on the trail. I started with a trail called "Reach-around" and let me tell you, it was an eye-opening experience to say the least. I then took on a trail called "Talladega" which is amazing and 10 times better than anything you've seen online. While on Talladega I noticed another Trail called "Drop out" so I went back up and took that one. Dropout really put me in my place and I was grateful. Every run was better and more thrilling than the last. I then took on the "Windmill" trail from the top of the mountain which is a black diamond Trail. To say it was over the top and amazing is a complete understatement. I can assure you that no matter where you have ridden in the past, you have never seen anything like Windrock and you owe it to yourself to experience this amazing place. Windrock was number 1 on my bucket list and it lived up to it's place there. Everyone who works there were super helpful, friendly and felt like old friends even though I just met them. Prices on everything are totally fair and even low for what you get. I will say that we already have plans to go back in 2 weeks... Just enough time to upgrade my brakes and get more body armor. Hahaha Thanks for...

The Mountain Bike Trails are great. However their difficulty scale is notoriously off. I did not realize this was the case until I got there. Everyone was super friendly but these downhill trails are all made for experienced riders. Do not come here u less you are riding a full suspension bike with a full face helmet.

The easiest trail from the top is Talladega (I rode it twice) but it is currently a very rough ride due to the erosion from rain and the fact that they don't close the trails after a rain. This trail is not a blue but more on par with a black. In fact I've ridden black downhills elsewhere that were easier.

Fortunately Windrock seems to have heard this criticism and they have added two new trails about a 1/3 of the way up the hill that are true greens and blues. However, these trails are so short that you spend more time waiting for a ride up to them then you do getting to ride down them. If these are the only trails your interested in, I don't think the $40 entree fee is worth it. They really need one true green or blue from the top of the hill. It feels degrading having to always ask the drivers to stop at the lower stop (they won't stop unless you ask them which is fine. It's just a hassle) and forcing everyone else to wait while you unload your bikes. Hopefully they find a way of doing this because Windrock would be perfect if they did.

Sadly, if you are closer to my skill level I highly recommend skipping Windrock (I did not find Talladega enjoyable, just really rough) and instead just riding at Bakers Creek in Knoxville for free. Sure there isn't a lift but the trails are better maintained and they have something g for all skill levels. I enjoy Devil's Racetrack (the black diamond at Bakers) and both of the others. Barn Burner probably being my favorite (the...

Spent the weekend at Yoann Barelli's into the gnar camp with Aaron Gwinn. This place is SICK. Such a good set up, super laid back vibes but the maintenance and layout of the trails is phenomenal.

Probably not the best for beginner riders, but for advanced-expert riders looking to really pick up their game...I can't recommend this place enough.

Whistler comparison...riders relatively comfortable clearing all of A-line and dropping into any tech black (dipping into double black) will have an absolute blast. If you're relatively comfortable riding tech blues and are breaking into tech blacks (walking a few features here or there), or jumping Crank it Up More, you'll also have a blast. If you're not clearing everything on Crank It Up (regular, not C-more), or don't even consider trying tech blacks - maybe wait until they build a few more intermediate trails.

Also, +1 for ANY clinic or coaching with Yoann or Aaron. They are both super down-to-earth, fun, and offer incredibly valuable tidbits.

Finally - we were worried this place wouldn't be as fun in the rain, but had an absolute blast even during our downpour day. A lot of the trails ran GREAT in the rain.

Super excited about the future of this place, there is so much potential and a really cool scene of USDH riders. Wish it were an easier trip from the PNW, but I'll definitely...