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2,746 ft
Distance
-317 ft
Descent
00:04:50
Avg time
-318 ft
Altitude change
242 ft
Altitude min
560 ft
Altitude max
560 ft
Altitude start
243 ft
Altitude end
-11.6%
Grade
-43.5%
Grade max
2,608 ft
Distance down
138 ft
Distance flat
00:04:50
Avg time
Communal Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- 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 DifficultyProline (2 votes)
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Local Popularity70 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 85 in E-Biking
- 5 in Dirtbiking
- 5 in Observed Trials
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM
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DirectionDownhill OnlyPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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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
Motorbikes can only ride in Riverhead Forest at a sanctioned Waitemata Motorcycle ride. No riding at any other time.
Starts off wide and relatively mellow but quickly steepens in to off camber and rooty singletrack goodness.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
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6 Months
- 10 rides
- 12 miles avg distance
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- 291 rides
- Last: Jun 6, 2026
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Directions to communal trailhead
(-36.721530, 174.570530)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Communal
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Where is Communal located?
Communal 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 -36.72153, 174.57053.
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How hard is Communal?
Communal is rated as Advanced difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 11.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for Communal?
The trail has 317 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 242 ft to 560 ft.
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Is Communal a point to point trail?
Yes, Communal is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
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