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1,385 ft
Distance
-130 ft
Descent
00:02:29
Avg time
-131 ft
Altitude change
323 ft
Altitude min
456 ft
Altitude max
454 ft
Altitude start
322 ft
Altitude end
-9.5%
Grade
-24.4%
Grade max
4.6%
Grade min
36 ft
Distance climb
1,306 ft
Distance down
43 ft
Distance flat
00:02:29
Avg time

Downstroke Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Dirtbike/Moto
    • Observed Trials
  • Riding Area
    Riverhead Forest Multi Use Trail Network
    Riverhead
  • Difficulty Rating
    Advanced Rate
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
    • 5 in Dirtbiking
    • 5 in Observed Trials
  • Global Ranking
    #300244 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #91544 in E-Biking
    • #436547 in Trail Running
    • #126586 in Hiking
    • #17286 in Dirtbiking
    • #2072 in Observed Trials
  • National Ranking
    #4,604 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand [+]
    • #1,930 in E-Biking
    • #4,616 in Trail Running
    • #1,774 in Hiking
    • #212 in Dirtbiking
    • #180 in Observed Trials
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2026

Motorbikes can only ride in Riverhead Forest at a sanctioned Waitemata Motorcycle ride. No riding at any other time.
Technical in places like other Gyro trails.
Down section of the "Downstroke"/"Upstroke" loop

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Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 1 rides
  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 3 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 3 rides
  • Last: Oct 3, 2026
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Downstroke Trail Reports

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May 16, 2026 @ 1:30pm (Pacific/Auckland)
May 15, 2026
 Now signposted and raked, ready to ride.
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      1 Review & Comments

      RobbieSmith92
      Sick trail. Real natural tech with a few chutes. One of the best trails in this block.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Downstroke located?
      Downstroke 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 -36.70936, 174.58265.
      ▼ How hard is Downstroke?
      Downstroke is rated as Advanced difficulty. The average grade is 9.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Downstroke?
      The trail has 130 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 323 ft to 456 ft.
      ▼ Is Downstroke a point to point trail?
      Yes, Downstroke is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Downstroke?
      Downstroke is 1,385 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Downstroke?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Downstroke. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Downstroke? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Downstroke are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Downstroke?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Downstroke. The trail is 1,385 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Downstroke?
      Downstroke is a moderately popular trail. There have been 20 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 21 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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