Backyard North Shore MTB Drop - Building and Riding

Today, we build a North Shore style freeride drop in my backyard. Here's what I used to build it.
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MATERIALS
1) 8ft treated 6x6
2) treated 2x8's
5) 2x4's cut 16" each
1) box of deck screws
4) 4" x 1/2" lag bolts
1) bag of fast-setting concrete
You could build this whole thing with a drill, shovel, circular saw, and large adjustable wrench, but my job was made easier with some cordless tools from Ryobi.
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I also used a level, gloves, and safety glasses.
This is Berm Creek, a tiny but steep mountain bike trail I built in my yard. Right now everything here is blue, meaning it’s of intermediate difficulty. Today, that’s going to change.
Now the title of this video says I’ll be building a North Shore drop, but that’s not entirely accurate. Having visited the North Shore, I know that most of those features are built Ewok style, from actual trees in the area. So technically, this will be a freeride drop, built from lumber that any of you can get at your local home supply store.
The main support will be an 8 foot 6x6, and the joists will be 10 foot 2x8’s. Since these will make contact with the ground I’m using pressure treated lumber, which gets nasty and slippery. For the parts making contact with the tires, we’ll use run of the mill 2x4’s. All this lumber costs under $75. I’ll spare you the details and leave a list in the description.
Step one is to survey the area. The drop will jut out directly from my front yard, as the hill falls below it. With the hill as a landing, we should be able to get about 8 feet of vertical drop with some speed. Maybe more.
I’m digging a three foot hole to sink the post into. This isn’t an exact science, so to cut the post to size I’m dry fitting it and approximating where it lines up with the top of the hill. We’ll have the ability to adjust the joists slightly later on to get them level.
If you’ve never seen a cordless mitre saw, let me tell you it’s the future. I’ll need to cut a ton of slats today, so this thing will be coming in handy.
This 2x4 is only temporary. I’m using it to hold the post in place while I position it. I want to make sure it’s standing straight up, and pointing in the right direction. This fast setting concrete will ensure it stays that way permanently.
To get the drop level I’ll need to dig the front end of the joists into the ground, so I’m attaching them temporarily with one screw each, so they can be pivoted up and down. I’ll use the offcut from the 6x6 as a post for that side, no concrete required.
This post not only helps with rigidity, but also makes it easy to level out the drop. Once things are in place, I can cut a little curve in the end to ensure that no sharp edges stick out of the ground. There’s probably a better way to do this, but I’m figuring this out as I go along.
Time to make things permanent. Two 4” lag bolts with washers should do the trick. Lag bolts are real strong, and I think they’ll make this drop look legit. It’s amazing how fast concrete can set. This thing already feels like it was born here.
Now for the slats, which will be 16” wide. This can be done with any saw, but a mitre saw sure does make it go faster.
I’m drilling pilot holes and securing these with 2 1/2” deck screws. To space them evenly, I’m using a piece of 3/4 inch plywood as a gauge. I’m not even 3 hours in, and this drop is almost complete.
To get the sharp edges and splinters off, I’m hitting the edges with a rasp. After that, there’s only one thing left to do before this drop is rideable. Berm Creek is now officially a black diamond.
With a crude measuring device I made from a 2x4, the tire marks indicate a 10 foot vertical drop. With a little more speed I think 12 or 13 would be no problem.
Building this drop has motivated me to get back to work on Berm Creek. I need to work on drainage, and the berm. We also need to put these tools to use, and bring more North Shore flavor to North Carolina.
What do you guys think? We still need to name this drop, so leave your suggestions below. I’ll make a sign for it once we choose something.
If you liked this build video and want to see more, thank Ryobi Tools for helping make that possible. This is far from the last structure we’ll build in Berm Creek. Thanks for riding with me today, and I’ll see you next time.

[@SethsBikeHacks]

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[@jakeeddy8446]

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[@djscarlett03]

The Drama Drop

[@thealpacagang4670]

Seth's Bike Hacks where did you get the black diamond stickers

[@benharvie2009]

Seth's Bike Hacks you should name the drop devils death drop

[@kal-elw2221]

Seth's Bike Hacks is awesome

[@jol5910]

This is his resting place

[@ThunderBird-en1wm]

He will be in all of our minds until time is no more

[@Callawaygolfer]

I just want to tell you he does not live there anymore so his resting place is actually at bears peak. I hope that Drama is fine in heaven.

[@manuelrodriguez-uz5ik]

he will be remembered

[@Joe_Greenwood]

Delicious Toenail juice he means that this is where drama was most featured and where he will live on forever

[@Callawaygolfer]

Joe Greenwood ok

[@mr_melon9842]

RIP DOGGY YOU WERE A GOOD BOY YOULL BE MISSED

[@samduncan5506]

ITS DRAMA

[@thedemonhamster]

😭

[@Mark-gd5vr]

Anyone here after we lost drama? 😥😥😭😭

[@nevadazamis8944]

Just heard the news 😭

[@tylerparsns]

Sadly

[@jaysonhollis6164]

Here

[@sixtenjonassonhelgee4033]

Just watched the video about him being dead

[@andyburdziejko7231]

Rip drams

[@nishant4866]

Rest In Peace Drama. You will be sorely missed.

[@1finalchance881]

Please do more videos like this. These are really enjoyable.

[@SethsBikeHacks]

Thanks, I will!

[@AdventureEsquare]

Seth, you are my favorite youtuber and you motivated me to make my own youtube channel. Thanks a million and keep making them!!! P.S you should call it the sinkhole drop!

[@AnewStart]

Please stay interactive with your subs, even the ones in the UK. Cheers, Seth. You're a good man. May your life be filled with joy. BTW, you should come to the UK. If ever you do, make sure you let us know. I'd love to show you some local UK trails... Llandegla, revolution bike park. Bike park Wales. Cannock chase. Farmer Johns. Gisburn. Macclesfield. Coed y Brenin. The forest of Dean. Delamere. Check them out if you ever get the time. ;)

[@enrique_riggvlogs991]

1FinalChance yes

[@AdventureEsquare]

They are awesome!!!!!!! I have no words

[@lowryder3209]

Rip drama u will be missed

[@thedemonhamster]

😭

[@ElliotP2654]

RIP Drama he will always be with us !🤘

[@howiseeitmtb7327]

EAP MTB yeh

[@striife4823]

Goodbye Drama. You will be missed

[@filipcernak9975]

Extend the berm with a wooden wall ride?

[@mrfluffy6199]

YES

[@arthurbarbosa5825]

Yeah

[@raphaeldrayton6599]

Filip Cernak yes it will help

[@lukemcgrathcarroll175]

Make a dirt wall ride just at the bottom of the drop where u turn that way u wont fall off the edge, i think it will be faster and much more fun

[@alecsavoye2698]

Filip Cernak YES YES

[@tomkemp5]

At the bottom you should implement a north shore wall ride made out of wood.

[@joeychase1077]

Tom kemp dude that'd be AWESOME

[@gbone7130]

Just what I was thinking, that would be sick

[@raymonddabela8538]

Yes. Exactly. I second that.

[@williamchampion6804]

Tom kemp yes he really should

[@mitskoala0380]

now that's a great idea

[@johnadams9607]

Idk if anyone else said this but you should make anything in the trail in memory of drama Ik you have a drama and then the second one but you should make one last one rest well drama

[@furqaanshah5570]

i dont think that will suit the idea "Rest in peace drop"

[@johnadams9607]

Mandalorian true thanks for replying not in a mean way btw

[@furqaanshah5570]

@@johnadams9607 oh, thanks man. i wasnt trying to be rude myself. have a nice day :)

[@johnadams9607]

Mandalorian you to and it wasn’t mean of tou

[@furqaanshah5570]

@@johnadams9607 Sorry i dont understand

[@jameelwillson-imamdin8630]

Drama drop

[@mountainbikemaniac7624]

Jameel Willson-Imamdin you should be apart of a design team with seth

[@cs-mtb1704]

That's what it's named

[@masonmtb7]

CS- MTB did you not watch the end where Seth asks what it should be named. He commented this before the drop was named

[@jinks1407]

Well done then...

[@jimcavanaugh5202]

Thats a great idea!

[@SethsBikeHacks]

Earlier today my Patrons voted on “Drama Drop” as the best name. This was first suggested on Instagram. What do you guys think we should name it?

[@mateomembrila7115]

Seth's Bike Hacks perfect

[@odysseyjzx]

Seth's Bike Hacks I like the sound of "Drama Drop" or "Drama's Drop"

[@ZeRo-yu8iw]

Seth's Bike Hacks definitly

[@sonorangaming4450]

Seth's Bike Hacks vote 1 for Drama Drop

[@actionsporter7444]

Seth's Bike Hacks something to do with the Ewoks

[@thoushallmanage]

Anyone else watching this just because drama passed away

[@Aditya-wg3lp]

Me too man that was so unexpected

[@Aditya-wg3lp]

I saw him eating an omelette literally a week ago happily.

[@azfishkid]

Me😢

[@MattMonkey-my4gf]

Yup😢

[@mbuilderlver8377]

We`l all remember him😥

[@prematuredgravy8033]

Drama still lives on in Berm Creek, as the sketchiest thing anyone has ever seen!

[@azfishkid]

Yea😢

[@YourAtool]

I re watched this today and I still cried

[@freddieworkman5254]

Rip drama. You'll be missed

[@nielsvandenbergh8779]

Are you gonna comment that on every video

[@freddieworkman5254]

@@nielsvandenbergh8779 nah g commented it on this one and the other one nobody had commented on this on so I did 🤷 seems like you only care about what people are saying and not how the poor dog has passed away.

[@aldenwilkins]

Love it. Make sure your home owner's insurance never lapses and you have a sizable PLUP (Personal Liability Umbrella Policy) so that when some idiot or neighborhood kids ride on it without your permission and hurt themselves you are protected.

[@SethsBikeHacks]

Good advice! So far I don't think any neighborhood kids have discovered my trails, even with the sign out front. It's nice living in the woods.

[@Jackosurf88]

run a chain across it, better safe than sued!

[@enlightenedidiot9552]

Seth's Bike Hacks nevertheless, that umbrella liability policy is a great idea. My cousin has a hidden motocross track on his property and we ride it all the time but he knows if some idiot got out there and hurt himself he'd be on the hook. Luckily he's a rich lawyer :-)

[@mikemchale2513]

Seth's Bike Hacks wait so this is an actual trail and not something you built and put signs up to make it look like s trail?

[@ziggy5141]

Mike Mchale he built the track from scratch in his back garden

[@lukevanginkel7380]

We love you drama! Rest in peace 🙏💔

[@seanmagee4517]

Rip drama you will be missed

[@YBMTB]

Goodbye Drama... Thank you so much for this...

[@paddydavison6969]

you could nail some chicken wire to the top to get some extra grip for those slippery days

[@willjepson7770]

Paddy Davison and during the wet season while you're tires are muddy run on it a bunch

[@joeyburdine5045]

Paddy Davison or skateboard griptape.

[@newbrunswickoutdoors809]

Paddy Davison roofing shingles works best

[@paddydavison6969]

Tactical Bike Boys that's a good shout

[@furqaanshah5570]

Who else is here to pay respects to Drama? Rest in peace good boy.

[@brianhock1033]

the person who named this drop is an absolute legend

[@ikemelvin8320]

Who’s here after the new video

[@darraghking635]

Me

[@dominicbarron1055]

I am

[@bigonetv7807]

I accidentally clicked on it😂

[@cartertuttie4942]

Me

[@samduncan5506]

which one 😣

[@theBidon]

"Drama Drop" because drama is dropping all types of bombs in the backyard!
Edit: I agree with all the other "Drama Drop" recommendations!

[@P0lakP0wer]

neverbikealone that's clever

[@mikemcdonald1015]

I was thinking of the same thing

[@easymobpro]

I was about to type that then saw it I agree

[@jones1749]

I was about to comment that. I thought better though, thinking that atleast 200 other people have probably already thought that

[@seanfairbairn8815]

Its perfect.

[@levicook3802]

This is awesome!! Make a wooden berm down the bottom at the creek like the one at the mountain bike park near your old house!

[@nikkirogers5949]

R.I.P Drama you were our favorite trail dog also our favorite medic when needed. Best recovery dog when Seth was hurt we love you drama

[@lewiswebb651]

Rest In Peace Drama, I cant believe I cried over a dog I didn't even know. I will re-watch these vids over and over.

[@lowrider967]

the dropper post

[@gdebt0672]

RIP Drama , you will be missed

[@luddel1295]

This vid made me motivated to go outside and keep on working on my box jump i started about 3weeks ago. Big thanks🤘

[@overlapmaster4923]

What’s a box jump?

[@kaidenmackey9220]

This is like my hundredth time watching this his videos are so good

[@melias67]

Amazing to see how far you've come Seth! Very handy on the tools!!! I've been here since around about 10k sub's. And I'll continue to keep watching your videos for ever!!

[@SethsBikeHacks]

+melias67 thanks for sticking around!

[@predagator5995]

i love this dudes videos, been hear since 15k ish

[@jonathanmtb9330]

melias67 I'm recently new to the channel and have watch most of his videos and like them all. I will still be here till he stops.

[@roostville3909]

Backyard goals!! haha great job once again Seth!

[@hockeyboy9408]

I’m nine now but I remember watching this stuff when I was younger and it just brings back memories

[@rclegendsuk3235]

Rest In Peace Drama bike hack trail pup. You will be missed, but always remembered.

[@philipnielsen2462]

You should call it "TIMBER TAKE-OFF" Love your backyard trail videos btw. Plz do more.

[@user-ex6dr7ol8c]

Drama Drop

[@StravaigingMTB]

this

[@bobtaco99]

XD i had the same idea

[@Ryan-zt1gb]

oh hell ya man

[@jacksonhartgen3063]

Caesius hell yeah

[@jacklemaster3519]

BEST IDEA EVER!! I'm so stoked about berm creek and what it'll become!

[@aidanwilliams1783]

Sorry for your loss Seth

[@Ben-qd8dw]

Rewatching all the old vids rn bc the best memories are here

[@BurntToasters]

Ryobi runway and get some lights for it like an airport landing/takeoff strip

[@crazycat9999]

Things he should to for vids:
1)Build a cleaning stationed clean his bikes
2)Work on berm creek
3)Show us what he uses to make a vid
4)Show us all of his bikes.

[@billfaubion1382]

he already has shown the bikes

[@byronpratt9697]

Bill Faubion no all of them the ones he has shown aren’t all of them

[@byronpratt9697]

Yeah there are little showers that attach to hoses that he could use

[@clairesmith1262]

Number 3 is already done and 4 is kinda done but I agree!

[@byronpratt9697]

Claire Smith yeah he said that he has more in a storage locker or something and also he got a fat bike

[@azzz..6]

RIP drama, you’ll be missed

[@patrickmbarker]

I love this guy. He's livin the dream.

[@BenTheAwesome17]

You should make a wooden wall ride/berm to add some more north shore to berm creek!

[@interestingchannel9163]

Hi Seth, recently I became addicted to riding bikes, everyday I wanted to do something cool, and started learning them, like wheelie, front wheel jumps, e.t.c. When I watch your videos I am being more motivated and I get a feeling that I can do anything on bike. I wanna say, Thank you for that! :-)

[@gfd796f8f-0pyiolk]

I know nothing about biking, apart from what I have learned on your channel, but you could add a wall ride bit to it maybe? :D

[@agustinechevarria8048]

David Ombogo genious

[@benhalpin2836]

Anyone here after drama 🥺🥺

[@cameroncolfax795]

Me 😔

[@kiraxcx1386]

RIP drama

[@russellanderson6924]

Yep

[@azfishkid]

Yea😢

[@MattMonkey-my4gf]

Yup

[@tompennington9697]

I would highly recommend using a digger to build the berms, it saved me days of labour when I made a trail.

[@TrailRiderMTB]

Seth's Sender !!

[@frankvillani9491]

I'm like ke totally gunna send it

[@AerOR2]

TrailRiderMTB I totally agree

[@audiocity4417]

TrailRiderMTB YES

[@jedisaki730]

I love that name!

[@joeychase1077]

TrailRiderMTB I like that one

[@acsaiyanbalce4610]

Love all you videos Seth! You're so inspiring not just from a mountainbike standpoint, but from several aspects too many to name!
Since that drop is at the start of your trail, call it "The BIGining of the END!!!"" 👍👍👍👍

[@cristhianalonsobatistacast1114]

seth! i really need to learn how to descend drops, i don't know how, we really need a video from yours

[@reidgowan2670]

Skills with Phil has a good vid that helped me learn drops.

[@kaysenklingler5110]

This is awesome! You should build a pump track at berm creek!

[@matthewneumann7057]

You should add three small woops so u can triple it or pump it

[@brewdaddybikes]

Man, maybe one day I’ll hit something like that 😁

[@JuanJGomezM]

Seth you are killin it with your videos, great job, keep them coming please.

[@lowrider967]

seth you are great such a good youtuber

[@Nealdapic]

the death of seth

[@P0lakP0wer]

Neal Maple that's really good

[@maamrb5]

My 9 year old suggested Berm Head Drop...Looks awesome!

[@jokei333]

i'd love to see a wooden wallride at the very bottom of the hill! that would be sick

[@swag5018]

Drop name: The Drama Drop

[@wreed3395]

Les fans D'hockey
Drama Drop. That's it!!!

[@305pyroheads]

Can you make a vid about the fat ripper on Berm Creek Trail

[@slickerss9190]

Daniel Ramdial it would break in half

[@dragster9886]

Daniel Ramdial you could do it but it would not be pleaseant.

[@recklessrickey9513]

Windex the fat ripper is a bmx made with high impact in mind
It should be no problem

[@305pyroheads]

Dragster 988 true

[@jacobjensen6459]

Windex v

[@bertdejonge6036]

Absolutely stunning work!

[@ryanlowery4125]

I would absolutely love to see more progress on burn Creek! Good quality content btw! Will definitely subscribe

[@mavuscletus7727]

Loving these homemade trail videos!!

[@lucascadet9189]

Seths death drop

[@wmannen3334]

These backyard videos are the best !!! plz do more !!!

[@chrisdafish418]

It needs a bigger berm, but I like the drop. I'm gonna add one to my trail. Love your videos!

[@ppaauull3854]

oh nice you BKXC proofed your yard

[@obedleyva4658]

ultimatemtb nice one. @bkxc

[@nikhilparker5906]

Please do a video for converting a bike into a one by drive train. I ordered the NW raceface chain ring like you recommended. But on CZcams I can find very good thorough instructions.

[@kharris3345]

Nikhil Parker you're right you CAN find good instructional video's on going to 1 by on youtube. Race face makes a nice nw chainring however you can find just as good narrow wide chainring for a third of the price if do a little online shopping.

[@bigfootandbananaman4746]

Nikhil Parker it's common sense to switch anyways. I don't see the need for instructions at all

[@Jaybird-uq3tb]

You got your wish

[@schnookieshullHull]

well you learn something new everyday. never knew where the term north shore came from. Good videos from this man..

[@jonnymoll2587]

Who could have guessed that this vid is the staple of this channel

[@ChazC1]

Now put that kicker ramp at the end of it

[@elijah.skate14]

Flyers delight cuz it has a big drop

[@wolfiet.t3820]

Love you drama❤❤❤❤❤
You were the best ever

[@jacobsnyderpmaz]

Please keep making videos like this, keep up the great work 👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@brodybeckert1061]

Drama drop!

[@fethanmusic]

Brody Beckert damn I was gonna say that 😂

[@thomasmitchell3239]

shit beat me to it as well!

[@BrendanBowersMedia]

same here lmao

[@coolguy2370]

Brody Beckert beat me to it

[@dylanjacobs913]

Brody Beckert that's what I was gonna say!

[@fishnfreak04]

Spray spray paint bedliner on the boards for better traction and protection from weather etc

[@MrJoshItIs]

Or skate deck paper.

[@Lysergic_]

roof tiles are the best, made for the elements

[@lucasn1356]

Nah chicken wire is where it's at

[@blackbibletv]

Grip tape is super slippery when wet.

[@cripsypeach7827]

you HAVE to make more of these style vids man, BTW LOVE ALL YOUR VIDS i think ive nearly watched them!

[@JoshuaLTRyan]

this is one the best sketchy things you've ever done. Drama I'm sure was proud. :)

[@gizzmo7301]

Have you thought about putting a 6 inch kicker on the drop? That would be interesting to get some BMX vs Mountain bike riders on the drop.

[@paladinkhan]

Hey man, I enjoy all of your videos, but these are some of my favorite. I think you should make the berm into an actual berm, like you said. Or maybe even like the one huge curve you rode on... I dont remember what video it was, but it was that big wood one.

[@knordberg]

Just built our first drop. Combo of logs and planks. Not as high and wider but we have a variety of sill levels riding it. Had to put a down ramp on the other side because of a flat landing area. It's so sweet!

[@eaamir83]

Awesome!! Just make sure the wood is water proofed b4 rainy season.

[@willshields1730]

You should add some rock features

[@carguy466]

You mispelled water features. A river running across it would be so cool

[@mtbbigmike8771]

Will Shields agreed! A rock garden would add variety to the track.

[@kjtiago868]

make a video showing all your bikes!!

[@jaycartwright5399]

He has

[@digitalrailroader]

Harry Holloway we need a bike check since the move from Ft Lauderdale, as well as a tour of the "Bike Dungeon"

[@hiitsjon9406]

Kj Tiago he did

[@endlesscrew7810]

yes please

[@harrycarnahan3136]

Kj Tiago he already has 😋

[@josediaz9348]

RIP Drama we all love you

[@ShuttsCleaningServices]

Hey Seth, for your next addition to Berm Creek you should make a bridge over the creek and go into the woods. Me and my friend enjoy mountain biking and finding trails in our neighborhood. Like the vids, and keep up the hard work!

[@jaketimmerman2899]

I’m building my own MTB track in my backyard now

[@WillG_MTB]

Good Luck

[@cameronjacobi9211]

Nice

[@whislinretard8072]

Trail maintenance video

[@lucasgilliland3541]

you are the one that made me build a track in my yard

[@MTBlagunaMtycillo]

Fregones los videos. Muchas gracias

[@YSM-MINECRAFTVLOGSANDMORE]

Drop it like it's hot

[@wilfreddelveaux6848]

The carolina dropper

[@flamekiller1262]

Ur creations are awesome

[@RobBradshawG]

Great video, I've got the same drills, they are fantastic. take a beating, battery packs have lasted me 4+ years now

[@bccuber2861]

Name it "Seth's Bike Drop'

[@martialsunwalk9955]

BC Cuber this one should take the cake

[@jayspecht3752]

Wicked and simple. Perfect name for what looks like to be a tough feature. Short run to the future berm. Skillz lads.

[@SuzukiLTZ-]

Jay Specht no its the drama drop Seth said it

[@JackWantCheese]

Absolutely class name. Perfect for the occasion. Props to you for the sick idea. Amazing stuff.

[@mrfluffy6199]

The Drop Top

[@albinwitalisson7190]

Turned out Amazing!!