more stats
892 ft
Distance
-153 ft
Descent
00:01:57
Avg time
-153 ft
Altitude change
311 ft
Altitude min
464 ft
Altitude max
464 ft
Altitude start
312 ft
Altitude end
-17.1%
Grade
-50.1%
Grade max
-1.7%
Grade min
892 ft
Distance down
00:01:57
Avg time

Gyrator Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Dirtbike/Moto
    • Observed Trials
  • Riding Area
    Riverhead Forest Multi Use Trail Network
    Riverhead
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Dirtbiking
    • 5 in Observed Trials
  • Global Ranking
    #29424 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #41983 in E-Biking
    • #182629 in Trail Running
    • #181963 in Hiking
    • #5565 in Dirtbiking
    • #561 in Observed Trials
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy 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.
Tighter version of Gyroflage

Trail Supporters
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • Last: Aug 29, 2026
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Gyrator Trail Reports

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Jan 24, 2023 @ 3:20pm
Jan 24, 2023
Feb 15, 2022 @ 7:56pm
Feb 15, 2022
Jan 7, 2022 @ 1:29pm
Jan 7, 2022
Removed speed killing dog leg!
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Status:
on Jan 24, 2023
Ideal
Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Gyrator located?
      Gyrator 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 -36.70388, 174.57774.
      ▼ How hard is Gyrator?
      Gyrator is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 17.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Double Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Gyrator?
      The trail has 153 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 311 ft to 464 ft.
      ▼ Is Gyrator a point to point trail?
      Yes, Gyrator is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Gyrator?
      Gyrator is 892 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Gyrator?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Gyrator. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Gyrator? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Gyrator are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Gyrator?
      The estimated time to ride Gyrator is approximately 2 minutes. The trail is 892 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Gyrator?
      Gyrator is a moderately popular trail. There have been 274 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 366 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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