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682 ft
Distance
13 ft
Climb
-125 ft
Descent
00:03:44
Avg time
-112 ft
Altitude change
292 ft
Altitude min
407 ft
Altitude max
407 ft
Altitude start
295 ft
Altitude end
-16.3%
Grade
-51.7%
Grade max
12.7%
Grade min
121 ft
Distance climb
548 ft
Distance down
16 ft
Distance flat
00:03:44
Avg time

Esses 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
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 55 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
    • 5 in Dirtbiking
    • 5 in Observed Trials
  • Global Ranking
    #94084 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #98193 in E-Biking
    • #146432 in Trail Running
    • #143173 in Hiking
    • #17069 in Dirtbiking
    • #1935 in Observed Trials
  • National Ranking
    #2,111 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand [+]
    • #2,021 in E-Biking
    • #2,414 in Trail Running
    • #2,000 in Hiking
    • #192 in Dirtbiking
    • #153 in Observed Trials
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
  • 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.
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Mar 9, 2023 @ 12:44am
Mar 9, 2023
Jan 22, 2022 @ 9:45am
Jan 22, 2022
 Mercifully dry - this trail has seen very little traffic in recent months. Combined with the lack of benching/off camber roots this would be a...
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on Mar 9, 2023
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Avg: 3.99 (2 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Esses located?
      Esses 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 -36.70878, 174.56879.
      ▼ How hard is Esses?
      Esses is rated as Advanced difficulty. The average grade is 16.3%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Esses?
      Esses has 13 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 125 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 292 ft to 407 ft.
      ▼ Is Esses a point to point trail?
      Yes, Esses is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Esses?
      Esses is 682 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Esses?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Esses. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Esses? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Esses are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Esses?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Esses. The trail is 682 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Esses?
      Esses is a very popular trail. There have been 1,316 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,740 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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