TRAIL RATINGS ARE LOCAL. Given the trails nearby it's at least a black. Lens and good rider can hide difficulty to keyboard warriors. What is a green in France, Colorado, or Whistler has nothing to do with a trail in Utah. Heck, even a trail rating 6mi away has nothing to do with the trail ratings at this location. Also an interesting fact; the name comes from the fact that when building the trail the builders discovered a corpse. Hence Boneyard and Tombstone.
I'm guessing the risk factor of certain sections being at height and the potential dangers made this a double black, because otherwise it looks pretty chill.
I would agree with that. I also wondered about all the warning signs at the trail entrance, makes me wonder if several people got hurt pretty bad on that trail because of those dangers.
Most likely from people with over inflated egos trying to haul down it as fast as possible without ever being on it first and simply getting out of control in the wrong place.
True to some extent, but while cutting across the upper ridge, the trail is much steeper than it appears here and is very loose terrain. Compound that with the high exposure and you understand why it’s a double Black
Looks pretty steep in places. High consequences in many parts and you could reach huge speeds if you let it go. But if you keep it controlled it looks quite chill.
I thought it becomes double black when difficult features are mandatory and not easily walkable. If not hitting the features, it is more of a blue trail with some loose steep sections that you need to watch your speed. Looks super fun tho.
And that trail does not look anything more than a blue! Maybe if you started hitting some of those doubles, it might be a single black, but what is all the warning about?! There was absolutely nothing to that trail that was double black!
Rode about a year ago. It’s steep otherwise ordinary black. And although steep, not all that rocky and no? ledges. (don’t remember - but none noteworthy). It was a fun trail and the warning and skeleton are neat!
I use to ride trails alone till I flipped and landed on my head. I was luckily, I was alright. The other thing was, it was just a sunset. If I was really hurt I would have been there all night long. After that when I ride alone, I take it easy.
Awesome looking trail and nice riding Not seeing how they designated that as a double black though. Seems bluish but hey, I’m not in charge. Thanks for the video
Looks pretty fun actually. If you want some truly chunky black diamond try tunnel Trail and cold Springs in Santa Barbara.. 😂😂😂😂 especially tunnel Trail. There are plenty of CZcams videos, check it out. I lived there and we would go up it on electric mountain bikes because it's so technical and fun.
Trail builders have nothing to lose and everything to gain by listing a trail as double black and dangerous. Then when someone inevitably gets hurt on it they are less likely to get sued.
I'm going to guess it's called Boneyard for all the ER visits caused by people thinking they are better than they are, and this is just a blue flow trail .
How you liking the Knolly fugitive? LT? I have the exact same also in Raw. Love it. Great for trails like this. Just ordered the 170 Chilcotin today on sale. Great riding.
I absolutely love the Fugitive LT. Knolly makes very awesome bikes. I’ll bet you’re stoked to get that Chili… I’ve been eyeing that one and the Warden as well.
I know that the camera flattens things out considerably, but I still don’t see this as a double black. Black/Blue? Definitely. I still revere Portal as the ultimate double black and I’ll likely never ride it again.
There is nothing dangerous about this trail, it is a fun solid blue trail I ride all the time. This guy's camera makes sections look like they might have exposure, but they don't. It's just an easy, fun trail.
I don’t think the camera does it justice for how steep it is. But if you send the jumps and drops properly, they are double black features. The exposure and high winds add to the difficulty.
Yeah, that optional line has two back to back drops on the exit. I didn’t get a good look but I’m guessing they are 4 footers. I could be wrong though.
It's a pretty sweet trail but it's listed too high for the reality of it. But I can understand as a newb with too much speed is going to F themselves up, big time.
Thats pretty lame. Trail is medium difficult at least. But- if i was in your place riding this for the first time i would have done just the same. Go slow, explore, you nver know whats up next...
This IS NOT A TOUGH trail. I've ridden this several times and is maybe slightly challenging but definitely not a Double Black. Maybe your skills are not great but the trail is not the tough type.
TRAIL RATINGS ARE LOCAL. Given the trails nearby it's at least a black. Lens and good rider can hide difficulty to keyboard warriors. What is a green in France, Colorado, or Whistler has nothing to do with a trail in Utah. Heck, even a trail rating 6mi away has nothing to do with the trail ratings at this location.
Also an interesting fact; the name comes from the fact that when building the trail the builders discovered a corpse. Hence Boneyard and Tombstone.
Probably the best explanation, funny how people don’t realize this about trail ratings. And thanks for that fact, that’s crazy and very interesting!
I'm guessing the risk factor of certain sections being at height and the potential dangers made this a double black, because otherwise it looks pretty chill.
I would agree with that. I also wondered about all the warning signs at the trail entrance, makes me wonder if several people got hurt pretty bad on that trail because of those dangers.
Everything is smaller on camera
Yeh that’s the conclusion I came to, it seems pretty chill. Looks amazing tho
Most likely from people with over inflated egos trying to haul down it as fast as possible without ever being on it first and simply getting out of control in the wrong place.
It's the exposure
Looks like a fun trail. Other than a couple of sections of exposure, it looks more like a solid blue trail. Not a DB.
True to some extent, but while cutting across the upper ridge, the trail is much steeper than it appears here and is very loose terrain. Compound that with the high exposure and you understand why it’s a double Black
Of course, all trails look easier from your couch.
Fun flow trail. A double black in the Pacific North West will make a lot of people fill the Depends.
I live very close to Black Rock in Oregon. I very much agree with this.
Who is the person that thought this was a double black?
It's a blue trail at best with a single red option..
But hey it looks cool and well made :)
Red? I thought it went green blue black
Hard to tell with the extreme fisheye. Looks like you're riding down a giant basketball.
Listing this as a DB is quite dramatic for this type of ride. It's a flow trail with possible jumps.
Paul, the video quality here is off the charts, kudos, keep them coming!
Much appreciated! And there is definitely more to come! 😎
Looks pretty steep in places. High consequences in many parts and you could reach huge speeds if you let it go. But if you keep it controlled it looks quite chill.
Absolutely!
Wow that trail looks epic!!!! I want to ride that!!!!
Next year come out for a practice enduro!!!
@@trailswithty9062 sounds like a blast!
I can’t wait to get back on this trail.
Nice riding. This trail looks pretty fun and flowy. Shoots, drag me along with Matt.
I thought it becomes double black when difficult features are mandatory and not easily walkable. If not hitting the features, it is more of a blue trail with some loose steep sections that you need to watch your speed. Looks super fun tho.
And that trail does not look anything more than a blue! Maybe if you started hitting some of those doubles, it might be a single black, but what is all the warning about?! There was absolutely nothing to that trail that was double black!
Rode about a year ago. It’s steep otherwise ordinary black. And although steep, not all that rocky and no? ledges. (don’t remember - but none noteworthy). It was a fun trail and the warning and skeleton are neat!
Such a good one!!! You definitely are capable of
For sure, just might need to do a couple laps to get it down. That big double is quite the set up.
badass, makes me wanna go to Utah
I use to ride trails alone till I flipped and landed on my head. I was luckily, I was alright. The other thing was, it was just a sunset. If I was really hurt I would have been there all night long. After that when I ride alone, I take it easy.
Good idea. Time is crucial with trauma.
What's your point? It's his video, not yours... this isnt about you
Try Project X in the Southern California mountains of Idyllwild. A true Double Black trail Aaron Gwin used to test bikes on.
I could totally do that trail.... if I can go 1.5mph and I have literally all day long, and it's nice and cool outside.
I'm locked in my house after eye surgery, i'm pretending i'm you riding. Thanks Paul, great trail!
I hope you have a speedy recovery!
Awesome looking trail and nice riding
Not seeing how they designated that as a double black though. Seems bluish but hey, I’m not in charge. Thanks for the video
Thanks for watching!
Here in WV, that looks like the same style trail we take to the mailbox! 😂😂
Green trail worthy.
Looks pretty fun actually. If you want some truly chunky black diamond try tunnel Trail and cold Springs in Santa Barbara.. 😂😂😂😂 especially tunnel Trail. There are plenty of CZcams videos, check it out. I lived there and we would go up it on electric mountain bikes because it's so technical and fun.
Trail builders have nothing to lose and everything to gain by listing a trail as double black and dangerous. Then when someone inevitably gets hurt on it they are less likely to get sued.
I'm going to guess it's called Boneyard for all the ER visits caused by people thinking they are better than they are, and this is just a blue flow trail .
Not suitable for most riders? Lol that's an easy blue at best
I think they meant trail for the advanced age.
How you liking the Knolly fugitive? LT? I have the exact same also in Raw. Love it. Great for trails like this. Just ordered the 170 Chilcotin today on sale. Great riding.
I absolutely love the Fugitive LT. Knolly makes very awesome bikes. I’ll bet you’re stoked to get that Chili… I’ve been eyeing that one and the Warden as well.
What on earth is the fuss all about? Dreamy flow trail
I know that the camera flattens things out considerably, but I still don’t see this as a double black. Black/Blue? Definitely. I still revere Portal as the ultimate double black and I’ll likely never ride it again.
Looks challenging. Where is this trail?
What camera and settings do you use? Looks great
Looks like a very cool trail. But "extremly dangerous"...?
There is nothing dangerous about this trail, it is a fun solid blue trail I ride all the time. This guy's camera makes sections look like they might have exposure, but they don't.
It's just an easy, fun trail.
In france this would be barely a blue trail xD
Is the extremely dangerous double black thing like an inside joke or something? That was like a light blue flow trail lol
wouldve said red in the UK , someone probably launched off the ridge and smashed themselves up
Beautiful trail but definitely not technical
I hate it when my hose comes loose :(
not even seeing the black diamond reason let alone double. is it just because of exposure on the ridge?
I don’t think the camera does it justice for how steep it is. But if you send the jumps and drops properly, they are double black features. The exposure and high winds add to the difficulty.
@@paorton I didn't see any drops...? Maybe on that optional line you skipped.
Yeah, that optional line has two back to back drops on the exit. I didn’t get a good look but I’m guessing they are 4 footers. I could be wrong though.
This would be a green at trestle
Great trail, but definitely not double black. Strange rating.
Doesn't seems very hard)
It's a pretty sweet trail but it's listed too high for the reality of it. But I can understand as a newb with too much speed is going to F themselves up, big time.
With that caveat, a sidewalk could be rated double black :)
Another note your wind noise is brutal and the camera angle is nausea inducing. Please see the camera work of Dale Stone for tips
The video would be more enjoyable if you talk less and rode faster
Thats pretty lame.
Trail is medium difficult at least.
But- if i was in your place riding this for the first time i would have done just the same. Go slow, explore, you nver know whats up next...
Not a double black trail much less “extremely dangerous” SMH 😂. My 10 year old daughter would yawn going down it.
This IS NOT A TOUGH trail. I've ridden this several times and is maybe slightly challenging but definitely not a Double Black. Maybe your skills are not great but the trail is not the tough type.
Utah?