SHELBY COUNTY, Ala. – Alabama is quickly becoming a destination for mountain biking enthusiasts, and the addition of a new pump track and more than 10 miles of new trails at Oak Mountain State Park in Shelby County enhances that elevated status.
At a recent ribbon-cutting ceremony, the pump course of undulating track located near the BMX track at Oak Mountain was unveiled and quickly produced smiles from the attendees, who were able to get on the track as soon as the ribbon cutting was finished.
Chris Blankenship, commissioner of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR), joined officials from Innovate Alabama, Shelby County, Alabama State Parks, Birmingham Urban Mountain Peddlers (BUMP), FlowMotion Trailbuilders and Trail Visions to officially open the pump track to the public…