Black Creek Mountain Bike Park
Black Creek Mountain Bike Park is a 73-acre recreational park located on Chestnut Ridge just west of Black Creek in the Trace Crossings subdivision along Stadium Trace Parkway on the Jefferson County/Shelby County line in Hoover. The park, which was dedicated on June 26, 2019, consists solely of a 5-mile network of single-track mountain biking trails, accessible from a small parking lot near the Lake Wilborn Clubhouse.
The mountain bike park was developed by Signature Homes after they decided that the ridge was unsuited for development of a residential subdivision similar to their Chestnut Ridge gated community to the east. Duane Pritchett of Environmental Design Studio served as landscape architect for the park while Mike Enervold of TrailVisions laid out the trail network. Schroeter's Lawn & Landscaping was contracted for construction of the trails. Once completed, the park was donated to the city. Posted signs warn visitors that they use the park at their own risk and must follow numerous safety rules.
Hoover High School's mountain biking team trains at Black Creek Mountain Bike Park.
References
- Anderson, Jon (June 26, 2019) "Hoover celebrates opening of Black Creek Mountain Bike Park." Hoover Sun
- Dawkins, Stephen (June 26, 2019) "Mountain bike park opens and is donated to Hoover." Shelby County Reporter