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751 ft
Distance
35 ft
Climb
-8 ft
Descent
00:03:54
Avg time
30 ft
Altitude change
293 ft
Altitude min
331 ft
Altitude max
302 ft
Altitude start
331 ft
Altitude end
3.9%
Grade
-8.8%
Grade max
12.5%
Grade min
469 ft
Distance climb
213 ft
Distance down
72 ft
Distance flat
00:03:54
Avg time

Hansen Link Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Dirtbike/Moto
    • Observed Trials
  • Riding Area
    Riverhead Forest Multi Use Trail Network
    Riverhead
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Dirtbiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Observed Trials
  • Global Ranking
    #44329 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #5811 in E-Biking
    • #50556 in Trail Running
    • #142358 in Hiking
    • #577 in Dirtbiking
    • #3039 in Horseback
    • #351 in Observed Trials
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • 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.

Connecting track from Hansen Road to Fire Hut Track

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 11 miles avg distance
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Feb 23, 2025 @ 8:56am
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Mar 28, 2024 @ 1:59pm
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Jan 9, 2022 @ 4:48pm
Jan 9, 2022
 Trail has been cleared and flattened and in really good condition. Thanks to whoever put the hard work in
Apr 4, 2021 @ 3:23pm
Apr 4, 2021
 head high claustrophobic gorse here too, trail was in good nick and the main mud bog is a non-issue now
Feb 20, 2021 @ 6:02pm
Feb 20, 2021
 Scheduled tree felling at upper Hansen Road (starting Feb 2021), Mon-Fri - warning signs posted. Presumably heavy logging traffic passing...
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Ideal
Avg: 3.88 (3 votes)
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        Directions to hansen-link trailhead (-36.715850, 174.579390)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Hansen Link

        ▼ Where is Hansen Link located?
        Hansen Link 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 -36.71585, 174.57939.
        ▼ How hard is Hansen Link?
        Hansen Link is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 3.9%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Hansen Link?
        Hansen Link has 35 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 8 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 293 ft to 331 ft.
        ▼ Is Hansen Link a point to point trail?
        Hansen Link is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
        ▼ How long is Hansen Link?
        Hansen Link is 751 ft long. The trail type is doubletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Hansen Link?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Hansen Link. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Hansen Link?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Hansen Link are:
        • February (25 activities)
        • January (23 activities)
        • March (12 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Hansen Link? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Hansen Link are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Hansen Link?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 9 minutes to ride Hansen Link. The trail is 751 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Hansen Link?
        Hansen Link is a very popular trail. There have been 2,140 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,067 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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