more stats
1,604 ft
Distance
97 ft
Climb
00:04:24
Avg time
97 ft
Altitude change
234 ft
Altitude min
332 ft
Altitude max
235 ft
Altitude start
331 ft
Altitude end
6.1%
Grade
-0.4%
Grade max
24.6%
Grade min
1,030 ft
Distance climb
374 ft
Distance down
200 ft
Distance flat
00:04:24
Avg time

Chris' Drop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Dirtbike/Moto
    • Observed Trials
  • Riding Area
    Riverhead Forest Multi Use Trail Network
    Riverhead
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 50 in E-Biking
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
    • 5 in Dirtbiking
    • 5 in Observed Trials
  • Global Ranking
    #135588 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #123835 in E-Biking
    • #109709 in Trail Running
    • #125045 in Hiking
    • #15045 in Dirtbiking
    • #1644 in Observed Trials
  • National Ranking
    #3,064 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand [+]
    • #2,330 in E-Biking
    • #1,857 in Trail Running
    • #1,745 in Hiking
    • #100 in Dirtbiking
    • #91 in Observed Trials
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • 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.
Starts at the bottom of Baconator and goes up to the road, here named Crosslink, if you go up this steep road a short way you'll find the start of Chris's drop.

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  • Last: Mar 19, 2026
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on Feb 24, 2024
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Chris' Drop located?
      Chris' Drop 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 -36.72723, 174.56619.
      ▼ How hard is Chris' Drop?
      Chris' Drop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 6.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Chris' Drop?
      Chris' Drop has 97 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 234 ft to 332 ft.
      ▼ Is Chris' Drop a point to point trail?
      Chris' Drop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Chris' Drop?
      Chris' Drop is 1,604 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Chris' Drop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Chris' Drop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Chris' Drop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Chris' Drop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Chris' Drop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Chris' Drop. The trail is 1,604 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Chris' Drop?
      Chris' Drop is a moderately popular trail. There have been 822 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 847 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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