more stats
1,106 ft
Distance
-99 ft
Descent
529 ft
High Point
-100 ft
Altitude change
427 ft
Altitude min
527 ft
Altitude start
427 ft
Altitude end
-9%
Grade
-27.8%
Grade max
1.3%
Grade min
79 ft
Distance climb
906 ft
Distance down
92 ft
Distance flat

Ghost Chips Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Dirtbike/Moto
    • Observed Trials
  • Riding Area
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Dirtbiking
    • 5 in Observed Trials
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #26300 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #87099 in E-Biking
    • #133209 in Trail Running
    • #430782 in Hiking
    • #16919 in Dirtbiking
    • #1901 in Observed Trials
    • #48689 in Winter Fat Biking
  • National Ranking
    #565 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand [+]
    • #1,880 in E-Biking
    • #2,150 in Trail Running
    • #4,339 in Hiking
    • #184 in Dirtbiking
    • #146 in Observed Trials
    • #362 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Year Opened
    2024

Note:
This track was well along in it's formation with tools including wheel barrows left along it. The track was found be another who says that he tried to trace the track builder/s but to no avail. He proceeded to finish the track himself.
If the original track builder see this and wishes to have the description/ track builder corrected, please make a comment clearly identifying yourself so that we (Trailforks Admin for Riverhead Forest) can talk.
Motorbikes can only ride in Riverhead Forest at a sanctioned Waitemata Motorcycle ride. No riding at any other time.
Starts off flat across the top of the hill then heads downhill and exits onto Richies To Longbush.

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  • Initial builder unknown
    Builder
  • Track finisher Kiwikev
    Builder
Local Trail Association

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  • 8 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 118 rides
  • Last: Aug 21, 2026
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Ghost Chips Trail Reports

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Aug 10, 2025 @ 10:56am
Aug 10, 2025
Good downhill trail for winter riding with easy access and back out again with a short hill up to the road.. or else continue across to...
Jan 28, 2025 @ 6:14pm
Jan 28, 2025
Trail name sign added at trail entry.
Jul 15, 2024 @ 8:12pm
Jul 15, 2024
Quite washed out, dirt jumps a bit damaged, overall very wet
Mar 23, 2024 @ 3:55pm
Mar 23, 2024
Another great new trail. Loamy and well designed so it's holding up well in the recent rain.
Mar 8, 2024 @ 2:49am
Mar 8, 2024
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on Aug 10, 2025
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Avg: 4.13 (2 votes)
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      2 Reviews & Comments

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      Great track, some one put a lot of work in on those top berms and rollers.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Ghost Chips located?
      Ghost Chips 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 -36.71024, 174.5891.
      ▼ How hard is Ghost Chips?
      Ghost Chips is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 9%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Ghost Chips?
      The trail has 99 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 427 ft to 529 ft.
      ▼ Is Ghost Chips a point to point trail?
      Yes, Ghost Chips is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Ghost Chips?
      Ghost Chips is 1,106 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Ghost Chips?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Ghost Chips. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Ghost Chips? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Ghost Chips are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How busy is Ghost Chips?
      Ghost Chips is a very popular trail. There have been 603 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 548 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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