Longboard Adventures
Here you can find articles on paved trails to cruise, hills to bomb and other smooth pavement that we've discovered on our travels.
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Longboarding the Overland Pump Track in Eagle Mountain, Utah
The Overland Pump Track in Eagle Mountain, Utah is a great asphalt pump track tucked back in a nice suburban neighborhood on the outskirts of Salt Lake City. This hidden gem has everything that we've come to associate with a Velosolutions pump track. The smooth asphalt, numerous humps, and big banked turns create the perfect flowy pump track for longboarding. Read on to find out more about the Overland Pump Track.
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Richfield Pump Track | Longboarding the Best Pump Track in Utah
The small, friendly community of Richfield is now the proud home of the best pump track in Utah! The Richfield Pump Track is a prime example of a Velosolutions Pump Track. It's got smooth asphalt, smooth transitions, banked turns, and great flow. Plus this particular pump track happens to be huge! The feeling of endless waves and flow makes this a perfect place for riding a Lost Coast Longboarding longboard!
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Longboarding the Amazing Asphalt Pump Track in Las Vegas
There is now a sick Velosolutions pump track in Las Vegas! And as we've come to expect from Velosolutions, this is definitely the best pump track in Las Vegas. And take it from me, it's a lot of fun on a longboard. This curvy asphalt circuit of humps and banked turns measures in at 14,000 square feet of longboarding bliss. You can find this gem inside the Floyd Lamb Park in the far northwest corner of the Las Vegas area.
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Longboarding Cañada del Oro River Trail near Tucson
Longboarding Canada del Oro Trail in Tucson is a great way to feel the wind blowing and enjoy the desert sun. While in Tucson we longboarded a section of this scenic paved path. And it turned out to be a nice, smooth trail and a great time with beautiful Arizona scenery. Quick Info: Longboarding Canada del Oro River Trail Distance: The length of Canada del Oro River Trail is 11 miles one way. Though you can longboard more or less as desired. Surface Type: Asphalt Directions: Click here to get directions to the La Cañada Trailhead: 9500 N Rancho Feliz Dr, Tucson, AZ 85704. From the trailhead, we began our longboarding adventure…
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Longboarding Route 66 Near Oatman | Scenic Desert Downhill Run
The iconic Route 66 is probably the most famous road in the United States, so I couldn't pass up an opportunity for longboarding Route 66 near Oatman. While in Arizona we visited the cute little town of Oatman, known for their local community of burros (donkeys). While in this area of the state I realized that longboarding Route 66 was something that I should do, and Sitgreaves Pass near Oatman provided the perfect spot!
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Longboarding Frazier Falls Trail | Plumas National Forest
Longboarding Frazier Falls Trail was a pleasant surprise we found while dispersed camping nearby. Frazier Falls is a 176 foot tall waterfall in the Plumas National Forest of Northern California. And the trail to reach the waterfall is a 1 mile smoothly paved asphalt path. This smooth path makes for a perfect opportunity for a smooth longboard cruise deep through the forest.
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Longboarding Truckee River Legacy Trail
Longboarding Truckee River Legacy Trail is a great way to experience this smooth paved path. This run is about six miles each way and it parallels the Truckee River and traverses some beautiful scenery! Categorized as a Class 1 bike path you'll encounter plenty of other people enjoying the trail and the beautiful scenery it provides. Read on to learn more about the logistics, the surprise finale and what to expect.
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Longboarding in Grass Valley Neighborhood | Smooth and Mellow
Looking for somewhere to go longboarding in Grass Valley? First off, the Grass Valley Skatepark is a large skatepark with a great mix of street and vert obstacles that is great for longboarding. And just a short skate away from the skatepark on a paved path is a smooth neighborhood with some mild hills. This neighborhood is a chill, convenient spot for longboarding in Grass Valley.
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Longboarding Island Trail in Lake Havasu City
Longboarding Island Trail is a mellow cruise around an inner circuit of the island in Lake Havasu City. The paved trail is a bit short - clocking in at 3.6 miles - but it's a loop so there's no repetition of scenery like on an out and back. Unless of course you want to do a few laps. In addition to the perk of it being a loop, there are numerous areas where you can take a break from the hot desert sun and wander over to the waters edge to cool off.
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Longboarding in Twentynine Palms
Since we spend a good amount of time in the area, I set out to find some fun spots for longboarding in Twentynine Palms. I ended up having a fun skate sesh and found some smooth hills to hit!
