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1,572 ft
Distance
164 ft
Climb
00:05:49
Avg time
164 ft
Altitude change
383 ft
Altitude min
547 ft
Altitude max
383 ft
Altitude start
548 ft
Altitude end
10.5%
Grade
3.4%
Grade max
21.6%
Grade min
1,572 ft
Distance climb
00:05:49
Avg time
Chris' Drop Off 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
Riverhead -
AKAIndia, Chris's drop
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Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity80 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 90 in E-Biking
- 80 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
- 5 in Dirtbiking
- 5 in Observed Trials
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Global Ranking#100596 in Mountain Biking [+]
- #97282 in E-Biking
- #113967 in Trail Running
- #296955 in Hiking
- #14471 in Dirtbiking
- #1428 in Observed Trials
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National Ranking#2,315 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand [+]
- #2,016 in E-Biking
- #1,908 in Trail Running
- #3,118 in Hiking
- #60 in Dirtbiking
- #16 in Observed Trials
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeXC
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingHard
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailDrop
Motorbikes can only ride in Riverhead Forest at a sanctioned Waitemata Motorcycle ride. No riding at any other time.
Brutal start to the climb with a rutted section after the metal mesh reinforced trail at the start. It then smooths out to an easier climb. Fast down with a drop at the left fork and a with a by pass at the right fork.
Access Info
The trail entrance is marked as 'Chris's drop' by the Waitemata Motorcycle Club
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 3 rides
- 13 miles average
6 Months
- 5 rides
- 13 miles avg distance
All
- 446 rides
- Last: Oct 24, 2026
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