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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
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
- Dirtbike/Moto
- Observed Trials
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Riding AreaRiverhead Forest Multi Use Trail Network
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Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlack (6 votes)
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Local Popularity80 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 85 in E-Biking
- 70 in Trail Running
- 75 in Hiking
- 5 in Dirtbiking
- 5 in Observed Trials
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Global Ranking#37775 in Mountain Biking [+]
- #18592 in E-Biking
- #98436 in Trail Running
- #50326 in Hiking
- #3457 in Dirtbiking
- #246 in Observed Trials
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionDownhill OnlyPopular Direction Shown
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Trail VisibilitySometimes hard to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes 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
Recent Activity on Trail
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6 Months
- 3 rides
- 10 miles avg distance
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- 415 rides
- Last: Sep 8, 2026
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Directions to baconator trailhead
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mtb
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Sep 13, 2026 , Riverhead
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Jul 12, 2022 , Riverhead
ebike
5:52 |
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Mar 9, 2022 , Riverhead
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3 Reviews & Comments
dustianer
A Riverhead classic, super fun. Can be ridden in the wet, but be careful, it can get slippery. There are two steep shoots that are not for beginners.
crayz77
Definitely not a grade 3. More a high grade 4. Not for beginners.
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