How to Make Dirt Bike Trails

Building a simple dirt bike trail with a jump can lead to hours of fun.

Dirt bike riding is an outdoor activity enjoyed by many enthusiasts. Dirt bikes are small bicycles with motors, and they are used to speed around tracks, turns and over jumps. Property owners with large plots of land and a passion for dirt biking can build their own dirt bike trails with the help of heavy equipment and careful design. Dirt biking can be dangerous, so extra precautions should always be taken to protect riders from injury.

Things You'll Need

• Compact tractor
• Old tires
• Hay bales
• Signs

Instructions

1. Use hills and natural slopes to design jumps, and avoid sharp turns, trees, rocks or jumps that are too steep. Design your bike trails before renting a compact tractor and starting your construction.

2. Move dirt to create jumps, banks and turns using a compact tractor. Use the tractor to build up dirt around the banks of turns and lead up to jumps.

3. Dig trails leading to the jumps and turns using the tractor. Ensure the surface of the trails is at a slight angle to allow for water drainage, and pack the dirt tightly.

4. Line the banks of turns with old tires to protect riders, and use hay bales around trees, rocks and other hazards.

5. Test the track carefully to protect the safety of the riders. If you have to brake hard before a jump, the trail is designed wrong and you should add extra turns to slow riders down before the jump. Reinforce any areas in need of support using additional dirt or old tires.

Tips & Warnings

• Research dirt bike trail design before attempting to build a huge system of trails. Start small with a few jumps and turns while you familiarize yourself with building dirt bike trails.

• Make sure you have any needed building permits from your local government before beginning construction.

• Dirt biking and the construction of dirt bike trails should always be conducted under the supervision of an adult.

• Dirt biking can be dangerous, so always slowly test your trails to check for debris and hazards before riding at full speed.

References

• Dirt Bike Tips and Pics: Motocross Track Construction How To

Resources

• Read this Article in Spanish
• Building Motocross Tracks -- How to and What To Look Out For