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2,008 ft
Distance
185 ft
Climb
00:06:37
Avg time
185 ft
Altitude change
309 ft
Altitude min
495 ft
Altitude max
309 ft
Altitude start
495 ft
Altitude end
9.2%
Grade
3%
Grade max
31.2%
Grade min
2,008 ft
Distance climb
00:06:37
Avg time
Elevator Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Horse
- Hike
- Trail Running
- Dirtbike/Moto
- Observed Trials
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Riding AreaRiverhead Forest Multi Use Trail Network
Riverhead -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity100 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 100 in E-Biking
- 90 in Trail Running
- 90 in Hiking
- 5 in Dirtbiking
- 5 in Horseback
- 5 in Observed Trials
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Global Ranking#11783 in Mountain Biking [+]
- #85931 in E-Biking
- #101505 in Trail Running
- #110261 in Hiking
- #15076 in Dirtbiking
- #32576 in Horseback
- #1499 in Observed Trials
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National Ranking#231 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand [+]
- #1,872 in E-Biking
- #1,771 in Trail Running
- #1,578 in Hiking
- #106 in Dirtbiking
- #97 in Horseback
- #47 in Observed Trials
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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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 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.
Climbing trail back up to the top of Diesel Switchbacks.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 2 rides
- 11 miles average
6 Months
- 25 rides
- 11 miles avg distance
All
- 942 rides
- Last: Oct 25, 2026
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- Snow Packed
- Snow Covered
- Snow Cover Partial
- Freeze/thaw Cycle
- Icy
- Prevalent Mud
- Wet
- Variable
- Ideal
- Dry
- Very Dry
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Routes with this trail
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A great blue loop for intermediate riders. Nothing to scary, but still a few little challenges with a...
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Planning to ride this in the next few days
Bgmcd
Easy climbing track. A little muddy towards the top
brush29
When dry this track I would say is really a green climbing track.
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