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1,647 ft
Distance
-217 ft
Descent
00:03:12
Avg time
-217 ft
Altitude change
270 ft
Altitude min
487 ft
Altitude max
487 ft
Altitude start
269 ft
Altitude end
-13.1%
Grade
-24%
Grade max
-4.1%
Grade min
1,647 ft
Distance down
00:03:12
Avg time

George Michael Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Dirtbike/Moto
    • Observed Trials
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  • Local Popularity
    35 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 45 in E-Biking
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
    • 5 in Dirtbiking
    • 5 in Observed Trials
  • Global Ranking
    #108030 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #90512 in E-Biking
    • #99307 in Trail Running
    • #82300 in Hiking
    • #4169 in Dirtbiking
    • #324 in Observed Trials
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard 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.
Gets quite steep, and rutted at the top, but there are some smooth steep straight away sections where some serious speed can be had...

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Apr 19, 2021 @ 1:27pm
Apr 19, 2021
quite hairy! slip sliding most of the way down
Apr 5, 2021 @ 4:43am
Apr 5, 2021
was a bit spicy in places but traction was fairly good
Feb 20, 2021 @ 9:48am
Feb 20, 2021
So fast, your tail might catch fire! Not as technical as Communal, but a nice change of pace - literally.
Feb 13, 2021 @ 4:57pm
Feb 13, 2021
almost too dry but rode well - use those ruts!
Feb 4, 2021 @ 1:45pm
Feb 4, 2021
dry as but had grip, this turns into Communal part way down I'm sure?
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        Frequently Asked Questions About George Michael

        Where is George Michael located?
        George Michael 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 -36.72152, 174.56851.
        How hard is George Michael?
        George Michael is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 13.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        What is the elevation gain for George Michael?
        The trail has 217 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 270 ft to 487 ft.
        Is George Michael a point to point trail?
        Yes, George Michael is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
        How long is George Michael?
        George Michael is 1,647 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        Are dogs allowed on George Michael?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on George Michael. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        When is the best time of year to ride George Michael?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride George Michael are:
        • February (33 activities)
        • March (22 activities)
        • January (13 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        How do I access George Michael? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to George Michael are: View all parking locations in the area.
        How long does it take to ride George Michael?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride George Michael. The trail is 1,647 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        How busy is George Michael?
        George Michael is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 459 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 473 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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