Our Projects
Trailside Bike Park
Location: Park City, UT
Type: Full Service Bike Park. Non-motorized, MTB specific.
Length: n/a
Construction Period: Fall 2010 & Spring 2011
PTD was contracted by Snyderville Basin Special Recreation District to design and build a multiple phase all-inclusive bike park at Trailside Park in Park City, UT. Phase 1 was completed in the spring of 2011 and consists of a beginner flow trail, beginner skills trail, pump track, and an intermediate slopestyle trail. The beg. skills trail challenges new riders with a variety of technical trail features. The pumptrack is the next level of progression and teaches bike-handling skills. The next step, is a gravity-fed beginner flow trail, which is approx. 1,500’ of mellow-grade trail full of small rollers, berms, and tabletop jumps. Built on the hillside of the park, the showcase piece of Phase 1 is definitely the intermediate slopestyle trail. The 2,000’ trail maximizes the elevation by snaking down the hill with big rollers, berms and tabletop jumps. The trail boast 4 unique wood features: 75’ berm/wall ride, 30’ box step-up, and two 16’ flat wall rides.
Punchline Trail
Location: Sun Valley, ID
Type: All Mountain/DH Flow Trail. MTB Specific.
Length: 1.5 Miles
Construction Period: Spring 2011
PTD was subcontracted by IMBA to help build a 1.5-mile intermediate flow trail in Croy Creek Canyon. This trail has a little something for everyone, technical single track, tabletop jumps, and big berms. The technical single track is a hand-cut section of trail that winds through a large rocking area giving you multiple line options. After which the trail opens up and snakes down the ridgeline with over 20 bermed turns and plenty of rollers and tabletop jumps. Thanks to IMBA Trail Solutions, Tony Boone, Randy Spangler, and the Hailey, ID BLM.
Contact: Chris Bernhardt - Director of Consulting Services. chris.bernhardt@imba.com
Ridgeline Open Space Trail
Location: Castle Rock, CO
Type: Multi-use Hiking and Biking Trail.
Length: 5 Miles
Construction Period: Spring 2011
Ridgeline Open Space Trail is a 5-mile connector loop with the existing trail system. Over 100k visitors a year enjoy this multi-use trail system. The trail weaves throughout open fields and steep side slope covered with scrup oak. With big sweeping insloped corners and long flowy sections this trail is sure to be enjoyed by all.
Contact: Richard Havel - Castle Rock Trails Planner. RHavel@crgov.com
Blowing Springs Trail Phase 1
Location: Bella Vista, AR
Type: Multi-use Trail.
Length: 3 Miles
Construction Period: Winter 2011
Phase 1 of the Blowing Springs trail is the first 3-miles of the trail system located in the middle of Bella Vista. Built using a Mini Excavator and hand tools, the trail has tight single track that flows above and below the bluff line. There are multiple boardwalks and bridges throughout the trail crossing creeks and hugging up against the springs for which the trail is named.
Contact: Bentonville USA. www.bentonvilleusa.org
Lincoln Junior High School Trail
Location: Bentonville, AR
Type: DH flow trail. MTB specific.
Length: 1 Mile
Construction Period: Winter 2011
This is a 1 mile beginner/intermediate DH flow trail Located next to Lincoln Junior High School. Utilizing the natural sloping landscape PTD built a fast and flowy trail littered with berms and rollers that drops right into a draw with a step-down to step-up jump. In addition to the flow trail we designed and built a 400ft ladder bridge that weaves through the tress connecting the upper trail to the lower trail. Located in the middle of Bentonville this trail is sure to attract mountain bikers anxious to test their skills.
Contact: Bentonville USA. www.bentonvilleusa.org
Boys and Girls Town Trail
Location: Steelville, MO
Type: DH flow trail and Pump track. MTB specific.
Length: 0.5 Miles
Construction Period: Fall 2010
In addition to the single track trail PTD built last year Boys and Girls Town now have a DH beginner flow trail and a pump track. The .5 mile DH flow trail runs along the bluff line overlooking the Meramec river. Weaving through forest are multiple berms, rollers, and tabletop jumps as well as a step down to step up through a draw. The pump track, located at the end of the flow trail, is one of the largest we have ever built. Shaped in the form of a “celtic cross” it allows for numerous lines and an abundance of fun. Thanks to Brett and all the great people at Meramec Adventure Ranch for their hospitality and help with this project.
Contact: Brett Bailey. brett.bailey@great-circle.org
Double Lake Trail Expansion
Location: Coldspring, TX
Type: Multi-Use Trail System. Non-motorized
Length: 10 Miles
Construction Period: Fall 2010
PTD teamed up with S&S Trail Services to build an additional 10 miles to the existing 10 mile trail system in the Double Lake Recreation Area, Sam Houston National Forest. There are many mountain bike racing events held here annually. One of the more popular events held there is aptly named "The Big Ring Challenge". It is all mostly full-throttle singletrack. However, the new trail that we built does have a more distinct flow character. Since we are seemingly incapable of building straight lines, the new addition has more of an undulating, meandering feel. This will provide a little challenge and change of pace from the old stuff, but steel retaining the speed the Texans love. Thanks to the Greater Houston Off Road Bicycling Association for making this happen!!!
Contact: GHORBA.www.ghorba.org
Park Springs Park Trail System
Location: Bentonville, AR
Type: Multi-Use Trail System. Non-motorized
Length: 2 Miles
Construction Period: Summer 2010
In the spring of 2010, PTD teamed up with IMBA to design a comprehensive enhancement/renovation plan for one of the oldest City Parks in Bentonville. Park Springs Park serves as a recreational hub of Bentonville. Given the historical significance of the park, we wanted to do something very unique that would highlight the parks historical assets and beautiful terrain. In order to do this, we designed and built a recreational facility that caters to all ages and all user groups. The final product is one of our proudest accomplishments yet. Some of the construction highlights include a full stream restoration, artistic stonework utilizing over 200 tons of native stone, timber framed cypress bridges and boardwalks, construction of spring-fed pool, and 2 miles of flowy sustainable singletrack trail.
Contact: Bentonville USA. www.bentonvilleusa.org
All-American Trail
Location: Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, Bentonville, AR
Type: Beginner Skills/Gateway Trail. Non-motorized, MTB Specific
Length: 0.5 Miles
Construction Period: Spring/Summer 2010
This is a 1/2 mile “Gateway Trail” designed by IMBA and PTD. Built by PTD, the trail is situated above the Crystal Bridges American Art Museum (under construction) and parallels a paved pedestrian path. The trail is designed specifically for entry-level mountain bikers and not only acts as a gateway to the sport, but also as a gateway to the Slaughter Pen Trail System(13mi) from downtown Bentonville. The trail is intended to provide new riders with a taste of all the features they may find on larger trail systems. In order to do this, we brought in over 300 tons of stone and other material to build natural features to ride on and provide different levels of challenge. Some of the highlights of the trail include boulder causeways, log rides, stone armored rollers and berms, and much more.
Contact: Bentonville USA. www.bentonvilleusa.org
Dirk’s Draw Downhill Flow Trail
Location: Rapid City, SD
Type: DH Flow/Jump Trail. Non-motorized, MTB Specific
Length: 0.5 Miles
Construction Period: Spring 2010
PTD was subcontracted by IMBA Trail Solutions to design/build the upper half of this popular local DH trail. This trail was built in a long draw that overlooks the city. Utilizing the downhill sloping u-shaped valley, we were able to wind the trail back and forth across the draw to create a roller coaster-like experience supplemented with natural hips, berms, jumps, drops, etc… Beautiful terrain, sweet trail, awesome bike club (BHMBA) and a great city!!
Contact: Black Hills Mountain Biking Association. www.bhmba.org
Pension Mtn. Trails
Location: Berryville, AR
Type: Motorized Trail
Length: 8 Miles
Construction Period: Winter 2010
PTD was subcontracted by Ken Eastin, Eastin Outdoors, to aid with the construction of this 8mile motorized trail system. This is one of the few sustainable purpose-built moto/ATV trails in the state. The trail navigates some of the gnarliest terrain Arkansas has to offer, making for a beautiful trail that skirts along blufflines and through valleys. This made for one of the most challenging builds we have done. The trail is designed with a perfect balance of speed and technicality. Features include bermed corners, rollers, jumps, rock gardens and wide-open flow.
Contact: City of Berryville. www.berryville.com
Slaughter Pen - Phase 3 - "The Playpen"
Location: Bentonville, AR
Type: DH Flow/Jump Trail. Non-motorized, MTB Specific
Length: 2 miles
Construction Period: Fall 2009
The Playpen is an isolated 15 acre plot that is just down the road from phase 2. Designed by IMBA and PTD, the playpen was intended to be a progressive bike-specific playground for those mountain – biking enthusiasts who are aiming to build skills or want to advance their skills. The 2 mile trail system has a downhill focus – short climbs and long flowy contouring downhills with lots of berms, rollers, and small drops. However, the highlight of the trail system is a downhill flow track that starts at the top of the hill and flows down through wide sewer – line corridor. The flow track features over 16 berms and multiple jumps and rollers…yet another Whistler-inspired trail in Arkansas!
Contact: Bentonville USA. www.bentonvilleusa.org
Lake Leatherwood Downhill Challenge Trail
Location: Eureka Springs, AR
Type: DH Flow/Jump Trail. Non-motorized, MTB Specific
Length: 1 mile
Construction Period: Summer 2009
A whistler-inspired, rhythm and flow oriented PTD creation in Arkansas! I would venture to say that this is one of our best creations yet. We have scratched the original 1/2mile of fire road for a 1/2mile of super- flowy, stunt-laden singletrack. This will make the whole trail a little over 1 mile of custom built DH trail. Every TTF on the entire course is signed according to difficulty level and type of feature. This is a course for all skill levels. It will definitely test your skills and will keep you coming back for more Big thanks to the City of Eureka!
Justin P. Brindley Bike Trail
Location: Sugar Land, TX
Type: Beginner/Intermediate Skills Trail. Non-motorized, MTB Specific
Length: 2 miles
Construction Period: Summer 2009
After a long 3 weeks in the insanely hot Texas sun, we walked away satisfied with the completion of another unique mountain bike specific trail system that people will enjoy for generations to come. Though small, the 2-mile trail system boast a total of 15 wooden technical trail features to enhance the experience. This will be the perfect trail system for riders of all levels, but will really be a great platform for the progression of beginner/intermediate riders. We would like to give a special thanks to the unsung heroes of this recreational facility, Justin’s family, who donated the funds to develop this park as a memorial to their son.
Boys and Girls Town Trails
Location: Steelville, MO
Type: Single Track Beginner Trail System. Non-motorized, MTB Specific
Length: 1 mile
Construction Period: Spring 2009
This was a very gratifying project we were able to do for the Boys and Girls Town, an organization dedicated to improving the lives of children with emotional and behavioral problems through superior, family-focused services. It was a very educational and humbling experience to work with the kids and inspire them to help us build trail and ride it. We want to thank all of the faculty for providing us with unbelievable accommodations and an incredible trail care crew. All the kids deserve a pat on the back! We will be back to build more trail and do a riding clinic. After this great experience we have decided that after every big trail project that we complete we will take some time out to give back through building trail and/or holding riding clinics for organizations like this who are making a real change.
Cane Hill Trails
Location: Stockton, MO
Type: Single Track Trail System. Non-motorized, MTB Specific
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Construction Period: Winter 2009
This was a unique little project on private land near Lake Stockton in southwest Missouri. The trail sets on a 70ac plot of mellow rolling terrain infested with locust from recent logging and neglect…may not sound like the ideal location for singletrack. Needless to say, we were a little skeptical of whether or not a trail could be or should be applied to this landscape, given the amount of thorny locust trees, undergrowth, and lack of any substantial features or “positive control points”. But with our client’s ambition and our enthusiasm to simply build trail, we fired the saws and moved forward, cutting through the thorn entangled madness. Thankfully, persistence and confidence outweighed our refrain. This trail is proof that sweet singletrack can be built anywhere! In fact, I would go so far as to say that this is one of the best designed trail’s we have built! Stay tuned, this trail will eventually be part of a greater vision by the landowner as a private getaway for mountain bikers and outdoor enthusiast!
Devils Den State Park Trail Renovations
Location: Winslow, AR
Type: Hiking Trail. Non-motorized, Hikers Specific
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Construction Period: Winter 2009
This is a CCC renovation project that we worked on over the winter of 2008/09. We were hired by Devils Den State Park to do some renovation work on the “Devils Den Trail” and the “Yellow Rock Trail”. These 2 trails see over 100,000 hikers per year and there were some poorly designed sections where the trails were aligned straight down the fall line (direction water flows down slope) , so needless to say, they had been washed out and abused. The answer: stairs, lots of native stone. We excavated all the stone from the surrounding area and constructed multiple staircases. This kind of work will give you a new appreciation for some of America’s original trailbuilders (the CCC).
Slaughter Pen Bike Park
www.slaughterpen.comLocation: Bentonville, AR
Type: AM Singletrack/Flow Trail. DH Slopestyle/Dual Slalom Course. Non-motorized, MTB Specific
Length: 10 miles
Construction Period: Fall 2008
One of our most treasured projects, Slaughter Pen, is an all-inclusive bike park that illustrates the wide variety of trail building services that our company provides. This park boast 10 miles of progressive singletrack trail, which includes optional trail lines to more challenging stunts, drops, and jumps. In addition to the elaborate trail system is the "freeride park" which provides riders, both MTB and BMX, with a variety of challenging features; dirt jumps, elevated ladder bridge drops, wallrides, a quarter pipe, and a slalom course. This trail system was signed and mapped to meet all City of Bentonville requirements. Be sure to check the PTD BLOG for upcoming events and the latest news on the park!
Black Bass Lake
Location: Eureka Springs, AR
Type: Multiuse Access Trail
Length: 0.5 miles
Construction Period: Winter 2007
The PTD team was hired to build a ½ mile trail along the beautiful Black Bass Lake, located in the heart of Eureka Springs, Arkansas. The multi-use, three-foot wide trail was designed to provide access to the shore for fishing, hiking, and biking. The trail is part of a larger project that plans to connect downtown Eureka Springs to the Lake Leatherwood City Park using natural surface trails.
Boske Hill Farm
Location: Cedarville, AR
Type: Singletrack Private Trail System
Length: 3 miles
Construction Period: Summer 2007
Dave Renko and Chris Crone built this trail for an avid MTB cyclist on his private ranch. The trail features 3 miles of hand and machine built singletrack through some pretty rough terrain. Check out the before and after photos of corridor and groundwork and some sweet freshly cut singletrack. Camping out in the Barn and at Camp Salmon Burger was definitely a treat and highlight of this endeavor. Thanks Bill.
Devils Den Hiking Trail
Location: Winslow, AR
Type: Hiking Trail
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Construction Period: Winter 2007
This flagship hiking only namesake trail at one of Arkansas’ busiest state parks is frequented by nearly 100,000 users a year. Dave Renko and Chris Crone where hired to do drainage work, revegetation and unwanted trail obliteration on the entire trail. They also replaced a 36-foot long walking bridge with a 14-foot high trestle. Several WPA stone staircases were rebuilt along with some creative turnpike work. Tough access and inclement weather added to the challenge. More efforts to rebuff the trail are in the works for 2008.
