Alabama’s First Downhill Mountain Biking Park Offers Fun For All Skill Levels

In 2022 Birmingham men won concept stage funding through a statewide startup competition, and it's all been downhill since then. They couldn't be happier, nor could the state's adventure sports community, with the opening of RideBHM, a downhill mountain biking park in Birmingham, Alabama.

RideBHM is a pay-to-ride private park, so visitors must buy a day pass or membership to hit what RideBHM calls 20 of "the sickest downhill trails in the state." Spectators can watch for free.

Passholders can ride the trails seven days a week from sunrise to sunset. The park allows primitive camping in the parking area with plans to expand to more amenities in the future.

The RideBHM shop offers e-bike rentals and is open Saturdays and Sundays only.

Hobie King and Emile Hughes founded Ride Resorts as a side hustle, aiming to develop a full-scale mountain biking experience complete with trails, entertainment, and camping. Winning $25,000 in a statewide entrepreneurial competition was a huge boost to their efforts.

The park includes 76 jumps, as well as carefully plotted trails for every skill level, from beginner to advanced.

A great crowd showed up for the park's opening on November 19, 2022. Since its opening, the park has hosted race series and other special events.

In late 2023, Cahaba Cycles hosted a demo day with kids' races.

RideBHM also offers several coaching opportunities and classes, such as three-hour clinics with instruction from Single Track Skills.

To buy passes, visit the RideBHM website, and keep up with the park's latest events on the RideBHM Facebook page.

Have you experienced the thrilling trails at this downhill mountain biking park in Birmingham, Alabama? Let us know if you check it out. Don't miss a visit to adjacent Red Mountain Park while you're there. Ride Resorts maintains a revenue-sharing model with the park in exchange for using and maintaining the land.