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How to Ride Berms

What Is a Berm in Mountain Biking? How to Ride Berms for Beginners: 7 Tips for Riding MTB 6 Common Mistakes to Avoid When… Read More »

The Best Places in Tennessee to Go Mountain Biking with Kids

Review our guide to the seven best destinations for mountain biking with kids in TN!… Read More »
Mountain biker passes through a scenic section of an MTB trail in the Smokies

Wildlife and Wildflowers of the Smoky Mountains: What You Might Spot at WildSide

Review our guide to wildlife and wildflowers in the Great Smoky Mountains today!… Read More »
Person on mountain bike descends down mountain

Best Enduro MTB Races in the US

Check out our guide to the top 7 enduro MTB races in 2026 today!… Read More »
Two mountain bikers a tight turn on one of Wildside's MTB trails

Beginner Mountain Biking Tips for Riders Who’ve Already Started Riding

1. Build a Strong Athletic Stance 2. Look Where You Want to Go 3. Brake Early, Use Both Brakes, and Stay Balanced 4. Shift… Read More »

The Best Time of Day for Ziplining

Key Takeaways Morning is usually the best time to zipline because it’s cooler, conditions often feel steadier, and tours can run more smoothly early… Read More »

UTV perched on ridgeline in the Smoky Mountain

Riding a UTV in the Rain: Tips and Tricks

Pick Your Weather Window Do a Quick Pre-Ride Inspection Slow Down and Add Braking Space Keep Steering, Throttle, and Braking Smooth Brake Smart on… Read More »

UTV perched on ridgeline in the Smoky Mountain

What to Do in Pigeon Forge on a Rainy Day

1. Make a Dinner Show Your Weather-Proof Anchor 2. For Adventurers: WildSide UTV Tours and MegaZip in the Rain 3. Spend a Few Hours… Read More »

What is Trail Riding for Mountain Biking?

Key Takeaways Trail riding is a varied, non-competitive style of MTB on marked trails that often include ratings and built features. Most trail systems… Read More »

Race Weekend Bike Trail Update

Due to our Go Nuts Enduro race this weekend, a few mountain bike trail closures will be in effect.

Our climbing trails will be closed all day on Saturday. On Sunday, select bike trails will be closed until 3:00 PM. The Rod Run, jump track, and dual slalom will stay open and ready to ride all day.

Thanks for rolling with us. We’ll see you out there!