9.2 miles
Distance
1,334 ft
Climb
-1,349 ft
Descent
539 ft
High Point
-16 ft
Altitude change
128 ft
Altitude min
144 ft
Altitude start
128 ft
Altitude end
-35%
Grade max
46.3%
Grade min
4 miles
Distance climb
5 miles
Distance down
4,199 ft
Distance flat

Moderately easy flowing trails in loop suiting beginners to the Riverhead trail network. Best ridden when dry.

Detailed Description
Thomas Riverhead Loop is a 9 mile moderately popular easy route located near Riverhead. This mountain bike primary route can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 12 trails. This route climbs 1,334 ft with a max elevation of 539 ft then descends -1,349 ft.
Tags
Flowy

Trail Issues on Route

  • Minor Issue / Yellow: 3 trails (newest: Jan 25, 2023)

Local Trail Association

Local trail association
West Coast Riders Club (www.westcoastridersclub.org.nz)
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Stats

  • Distance
    9 miles
  • Avg time
    1 hr 3 min
  • Altitude min
    128 ft
  • Altitude start
    144 ft
  • Altitude end
    128 ft
  • Climb
    1,334 ft
  • Descent
    -1,349 ft
  • Grade max
    -35%
  • Grade min
    46.3%
  • Distance climb
    4 miles
  • Distance down
    5 miles
  • Distance flat
    4,199 ft

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Details

  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Other Activities
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
  • AKA
    Thomas Loop
  • Difficulty rating
    Green
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • eBike Allowed
  • Bike type
    AM, Gravel
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Physical rating
    Moderate
  • Activity Logs
    2
Avg: 2.8 (5 votes)
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Trail transparency
  • Singletrack
  • Unpaved
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Riverhead - Low Moto trail
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Riverhead - Low Moto trail
trail: Low Moto
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Jan 14, 2017
Riverhead - Low Moto trail
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Riverhead - Low Moto trail
trail: Low Moto
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Jan 14, 2017

Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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Jumpy Hill/ Hydraulic
Mar 15, 2026 @ 5:56pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Mar 14, 2026
nasty! don't bother with this one! shredded by Motos
Samtastic
Feb 22, 2026 @ 3:57pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Feb 21, 2026
blocked by tree. looks placed.
Strip Road Skid 2
Jul 11, 2023 @ 7:26am
Jul 11, 2023
Low Moto
Jan 25, 2023 @ 1:23am
Jan 25, 2023
Some deep mud in low lying spots
Burma Moto Link
Jan 25, 2023 @ 1:23am
Jan 25, 2023
Some deep mud in low lying spots. A bit cut up by Moto X at the start
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