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1,355 ft
Distance
-112 ft
Descent
00:01:36
Avg time
-112 ft
Altitude change
291 ft
Altitude min
406 ft
Altitude max
404 ft
Altitude start
292 ft
Altitude end
-8.3%
Grade
-24.6%
Grade max
2.1%
Grade min
98 ft
Distance climb
1,125 ft
Distance down
135 ft
Distance flat
00:01:36
Avg time

Passing Lane Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Dirtbike/Moto
    • Observed Trials
  • Riding Area
    Riverhead Forest Multi Use Trail Network
    Riverhead
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 50 in E-Biking
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Dirtbiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Observed Trials
  • Global Ranking
    #114593 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #85981 in E-Biking
    • #72758 in Trail Running
    • #134267 in Hiking
    • #3777 in Dirtbiking
    • #2309 in Horseback
    • #273 in Observed Trials
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

Motorbikes can only ride in Riverhead Forest at a sanctioned Waitemata Motorcycle ride. No riding at any other time.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 5 miles avg distance
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  • Last: May 23, 2026
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Dec 29, 2020 @ 4:32pm
Dec 29, 2020
 anticlockwise - first part down is gravel road/track? the second part that climbs back up is heinously steep, cleaned it though
Sep 8, 2020 @ 4:57pm
Sep 8, 2020
 Very steep hard to get up and very fun to come down, pretty dry but some motor cross ditches to look out for on the way down.
Jan 12, 2019 @ 8:59pm
Jan 12, 2019
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Avg: 3.61 (2 votes)
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        Directions to passing-lane-64955 trailhead (-36.701520, 174.567500)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Passing Lane

        ▼ Where is Passing Lane located?
        Passing Lane is located in Riverhead Forest Multi Use Trail Network, Riverhead, New Zealand. It is part of the Riverhead Forest Multi Use Trail Network trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -36.70152, 174.5675.
        ▼ How hard is Passing Lane?
        Passing Lane is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 8.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Passing Lane?
        The trail has 112 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 291 ft to 406 ft.
        ▼ Is Passing Lane a point to point trail?
        Yes, Passing Lane is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Passing Lane?
        Passing Lane is 1,355 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Passing Lane?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Passing Lane. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Passing Lane?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Passing Lane are:
        • February (54 activities)
        • March (30 activities)
        • January (20 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Passing Lane? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Passing Lane are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Passing Lane?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Passing Lane. The trail is 1,355 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Passing Lane?
        Passing Lane is a moderately popular trail. There have been 391 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 381 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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