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2,986 ft
Distance
209 ft
Climb
-79 ft
Descent
00:06:23
Avg time
130 ft
Altitude change
195 ft
Altitude min
332 ft
Altitude max
195 ft
Altitude start
325 ft
Altitude end
4.4%
Grade
-31.9%
Grade max
41.9%
Grade min
1,588 ft
Distance climb
1,060 ft
Distance down
338 ft
Distance flat
00:06:23
Avg time

Bristol 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
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
    • 5 in Dirtbiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Observed Trials
  • Global Ranking
    #125199 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #108571 in E-Biking
    • #91143 in Trail Running
    • #94577 in Hiking
    • #15014 in Dirtbiking
    • #32577 in Horseback
    • #1737 in Observed Trials
  • National Ranking
    #2,841 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand [+]
    • #2,143 in E-Biking
    • #1,639 in Trail Running
    • #1,441 in Hiking
    • #87 in Dirtbiking
    • #98 in Horseback
    • #119 in Observed Trials
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy 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.

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  • 8 miles avg distance
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Bristol Trail Reports

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Jan 10, 2024 @ 4:54pm
Jan 10, 2024
 Came from Blazing Saddles so only rode part of it, the other way is pretty rutted, but going towards Murder Hill its mostly dry just a few wet patches
Feb 17, 2023 @ 4:53pm
Feb 17, 2023
 Has some trees down and some erosion around some pipes
Jan 2, 2023 @ 8:51pm
Jan 2, 2023
 Finally drying out
Nov 5, 2021 @ 10:59am
Nov 5, 2021
 Tackled Bristol this week after discovering Follow the Creek was underwater last time. The are a few big boggy bits, which are inconvenient. But...
Feb 5, 2021 @ 1:19pm
Feb 5, 2021
 Riding very well
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Avg: 3.99 (2 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Bristol located?
      Bristol 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 -36.70886, 174.56588.
      ▼ How hard is Bristol?
      Bristol is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 4.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Bristol?
      Bristol has 209 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 79 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 195 ft to 332 ft.
      ▼ Is Bristol a point to point trail?
      Bristol is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Bristol?
      Bristol is 2,986 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Bristol?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Bristol. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Bristol?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Bristol are:
      • February (15 activities)
      • March (12 activities)
      • November (6 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Bristol? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Bristol are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Bristol?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Bristol. The trail is 2,986 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Bristol?
      Bristol is a moderately popular trail. There have been 797 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 822 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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