more stats
1,322 ft
Distance
88 ft
Climb
00:06:00
Avg time
88 ft
Altitude change
336 ft
Altitude min
425 ft
Altitude max
337 ft
Altitude start
427 ft
Altitude end
6.7%
Grade
-3%
Grade max
15.3%
Grade min
1,276 ft
Distance climb
43 ft
Distance down
00:06:00
Avg time

Appleton Skid SE 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
    • 55 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
    Doubletrack
  • 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.
Clay track from the top end of Appleton Road/skid to the top of the hill, trail Workbench etc

Tags
Faint trail

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Appleton Skid SE Trail Reports

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Apr 12, 2021 @ 1:09pm
Apr 12, 2021
 actually awesome traction UP, the ditches were full of water and the wood was slippery but rode well
Feb 14, 2021 @ 12:18pm
Feb 14, 2021
 nice climb up
Nov 11, 2020 @ 12:43pm
Nov 11, 2020
 fully rideable UP/DOWN a few sticky bits and sniper ditches/wheel catchers
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on Apr 12, 2021
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Appleton Skid SE located?
      Appleton Skid SE 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 -36.6862, 174.55966.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Appleton Skid SE?
      Appleton Skid SE has 88 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 336 ft to 425 ft.
      ▼ Is Appleton Skid SE a point to point trail?
      Appleton Skid SE is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ How long is Appleton Skid SE?
      Appleton Skid SE is 1,322 ft long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Appleton Skid SE?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Appleton Skid SE. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Appleton Skid SE?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Appleton Skid SE are:
      • December (2 activities)
      • February (1 activities)
      • April (1 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Appleton Skid SE? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Appleton Skid SE are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Appleton Skid SE?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Appleton Skid SE. The trail is 1,322 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Appleton Skid SE?
      Appleton Skid SE is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 99 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 96 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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