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1,736 ft
Distance
-297 ft
Descent
00:02:26
Avg time
-296 ft
Altitude change
283 ft
Altitude min
580 ft
Altitude max
580 ft
Altitude start
285 ft
Altitude end
-17%
Grade
-38.4%
Grade max
3.7%
Grade min
72 ft
Distance climb
1,549 ft
Distance down
95 ft
Distance flat
00:02:26
Avg time

Burning Ears Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Dirtbike/Moto
    • Observed Trials
  • Riding Area
    Riverhead Forest Multi Use Trail Network
    Riverhead
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Advanced (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Dirtbiking
    • 5 in Observed Trials
  • Global Ranking
    #98351 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #98120 in E-Biking
    • #15903 in Dirtbiking
    • #1512 in Observed Trials
  • National Ranking
    #2,247 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand [+]
    • #2,020 in E-Biking
    • #146 in Dirtbiking
    • #53 in Observed Trials
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop
  • Year Opened
    2020

Motorbikes can only ride in Riverhead Forest at a sanctioned Waitemata Motorcycle ride. No riding at any other time.
A nice fun trail with a few little drops increasing in size as you go down ends on Baconator just before the roll down to the bridge.

Trail built by WCRC in March 2020 on the dig day.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 1 rides
  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 4 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 276 rides
  • Last: Oct 20, 2026
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Burning Ears Trail Reports

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Feb 23, 2025 @ 8:56am
Feb 23, 2025
Jan 31, 2025 @ 11:06am
Jan 31, 2025
 Sooooo good.
Mar 1, 2024 @ 2:03am
Mar 1, 2024
 Riding great, could use a small trim but nothing to stop you riding it.
Mar 1, 2024 @ 2:02am
Mar 1, 2024
Feb 11, 2024 @ 5:07am
Feb 11, 2024
 pretty overgrown but riding fast
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on Feb 23, 2025
Variable
Avg: 4.1 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Burning Ears located?
      Burning Ears 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 Burning Ears?
      Burning Ears is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 17%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Burning Ears?
      The trail has 297 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 283 ft to 580 ft.
      ▼ Is Burning Ears a point to point trail?
      Yes, Burning Ears is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Burning Ears?
      Burning Ears is 1,736 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Burning Ears?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Burning Ears. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Burning Ears?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Burning Ears are:
      • March (31 activities)
      • February (27 activities)
      • January (19 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Burning Ears? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Burning Ears are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Burning Ears?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Burning Ears. The trail is 1,736 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Burning Ears?
      Burning Ears is a very popular trail. There have been 1,837 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,870 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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