"Founded by then-high school student Rhett Jones, the park was the first of its kind in the region. Launched in late 2023, it quickly became a must-visit destination for jump-hungry riders in the Lone Star State. What began as a $350,000 seed investment from nearly 20 backers was promised to deliver Texas a public mountain bike destination that could overhaul the region's otherwise small scene."
"The park featured over 20 trails, ranging from beginner to double black, and boasted some of the largest public jumps in the state. But from the start, the steep costs of maintenance, operations, and investor expectations loomed large. And in the words of Jones himself, "It can never be anywhere near profitable enough to justify the investment." With the 130-acre property listed at $3.75 million, that's an undoubtedly tough price tag for just about any bike park to justify."
"A closing jam is set for October 25-26, giving riders one last chance to celebrate. The weekend will be a send-off full of riding, camping, and community-the very things that made Station special over the last couple of years. So let this be the final call: if any millionaire Texas mountain bikers have ever dreamed of owning a bike park, now might be your time."
Station Mountain Bike Park in Texas will close at the end of the month after operating for less than two years. The park was founded by then-high school student Rhett Jones and launched in late 2023 with roughly $350,000 in seed funding from nearly 20 backers. The 130-acre venue offered over 20 trails from beginner to double black and featured some of the largest public jumps in the state. High maintenance and operating costs combined with investor expectations made the project financially unsustainable. The property is listed at $3.75 million. A closing jam on October 25-26 will offer a final community send-off.
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