more stats
3,100 ft
Distance
102 ft
Climb
00:04:12
Avg time
102 ft
Altitude change
198 ft
Altitude min
301 ft
Altitude max
199 ft
Altitude start
302 ft
Altitude end
3.3%
Grade
-2%
Grade max
19.9%
Grade min
2,677 ft
Distance climb
66 ft
Distance down
361 ft
Distance flat
00:04:12
Avg time

Appleton Road Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Dirtbike/Moto
    • Observed Trials
  • Riding Area
    Riverhead Forest Multi Use Trail Network
    Riverhead
  • Difficulty Rating
    Secondary Access Road/Trail Rate
  • Local Popularity
    25 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 35 in E-Biking
    • 45 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Dirtbiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Observed Trials
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    XC, Adaptive MTB, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • 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.
Gravel road starting from Shepherd Track which goes up to a skid site then there's a clay double track route up to the top of the hill.

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Faint trail

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Apr 12, 2021 @ 1:09pm
Apr 12, 2021
 the busted glass is all over the place now :/
Feb 14, 2021 @ 12:18pm
Feb 14, 2021
 busted glass all over the place from some rednecks shooting bottles, tyre skid marks all over the road too and someone has perhaps intentionally...
Nov 11, 2020 @ 12:43pm
Nov 11, 2020
 dry all the way, good condition too - watch out for beehives.
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on Apr 12, 2021
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Appleton Road located?
      Appleton Road 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 -36.68337, 174.55182.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Appleton Road?
      Appleton Road has 102 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 198 ft to 301 ft.
      ▼ Is Appleton Road a point to point trail?
      Appleton Road is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ How long is Appleton Road?
      Appleton Road is 3,100 ft long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Appleton Road?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Appleton Road. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Appleton Road? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Appleton Road are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Appleton Road?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Appleton Road. The trail is 3,100 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Appleton Road?
      Appleton Road is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 77 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 79 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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