Tucked into the woodlands of Harris County, a community has forged its own path for years, building an outdoor haven. But now, what they’ve built could soon be bulldozed.
Thousands of mountain bikers traverse trails across Harris County Precincts 3 and 4 on land owned by the Harris County Flood Control District (HCFCD). While the construction of trail “features”—including jumps and technical obstacles—is technically unauthorized, it has largely gone unchecked for years, quietly shaping a thriving underground riding scene.
That era may be ending…