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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
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Winter Fat Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
- Dirtbike/Moto
- Observed Trials
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Riding AreaRiverhead Forest Multi Use Trail Network
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Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity85 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 80 in E-Biking
- 60 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
- 5 in Dirtbiking
- 5 in Observed Trials
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Global Ranking#10933 in Mountain Biking [+]
- #41895 in E-Biking
- #106980 in Trail Running
- #174379 in Hiking
- #5334 in Dirtbiking
- #521 in Observed Trials
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeDH, AM, XC, Fat
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DirectionDownhill OnlyPopular Direction Shown
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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
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Year Opened2024
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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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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 12 miles avg distance
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- 119 rides
- Last: Jul 17, 2026
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(-36.710240, 174.589100)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ghost Chips
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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.
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How hard is Ghost Chips?
Ghost Chips is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 9%.
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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.
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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.
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