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3,235 ft
Distance
21 ft
Climb
-362 ft
Descent
00:08:21
Avg time
-341 ft
Altitude change
240 ft
Altitude min
581 ft
Altitude max
581 ft
Altitude start
240 ft
Altitude end
-10.6%
Grade
-39.2%
Grade max
7.5%
Grade min
479 ft
Distance climb
2,467 ft
Distance down
285 ft
Distance flat
00:08:21
Avg time

Baconator Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Dirtbike/Moto
    • Observed Trials
  • Riding Area
    Riverhead Forest Multi Use Trail Network
    Riverhead
  • Difficulty Rating
    Advanced Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black (6 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
    • 5 in Dirtbiking
    • 5 in Observed Trials
  • Global Ranking
    #37775 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #18592 in E-Biking
    • #98436 in Trail Running
    • #50326 in Hiking
    • #3457 in Dirtbiking
    • #246 in Observed Trials
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
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  • 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.
Very steep and off camber sections with several large and difficult features, some very fast flowy sections here too, ending at a bridge then a fairly mellow trail to exit out to the road.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 13 miles avg distance
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Feb 23, 2025 @ 8:56am
Feb 23, 2025
 Best its been for years HIGHLY RECOMENDED
Jan 31, 2025 @ 11:06am
Jan 31, 2025
 Riding perfect
Apr 8, 2024 @ 2:36am
Apr 8, 2024
 Top half riding well but lower half after bridge is rather slippery.
Apr 1, 2024 @ 3:11am
Apr 1, 2024
 DH section is running really well. Bottom section is all good, but still the occasional puddle to avoid.
Mar 1, 2024 @ 2:03am
Mar 1, 2024
 Great ground conditions, but could use a trim. Will try and get in there in the next couple of weeks.
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Avg: 3.99 (12 votes)
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        Directions to baconator trailhead (-36.724710, 174.575880)

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        Baconator Riverhead in the wet. Yes I CRASHED!
        8:20 | 306 | Jul 12, 2022 , Riverhead
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        5:52 | 216 | Mar 9, 2022 , Riverhead

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Baconator

        ▼ Where is Baconator located?
        Baconator 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 -36.72471, 174.57588.
        ▼ How hard is Baconator?
        Baconator is rated as Advanced difficulty. The average grade is 10.6%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Baconator?
        Baconator has 21 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 362 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 240 ft to 581 ft.
        ▼ Is Baconator a point to point trail?
        Yes, Baconator is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.

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