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787 ft
Distance
-117 ft
Descent
518 ft
High Point
-117 ft
Altitude change
401 ft
Altitude min
518 ft
Altitude start
400 ft
Altitude end
-14.9%
Grade
-40.7%
Grade max
663 ft
Distance down
125 ft
Distance flat

Jelo Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Dirtbike/Moto
    • Observed Trials
  • Riding Area
    Riverhead Forest Multi Use Trail Network
    Riverhead
  • Difficulty Rating
    Advanced Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Dirtbiking
    • 5 in Observed Trials
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #29176 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #91443 in E-Biking
    • #311985 in Trail Running
    • #302479 in Hiking
    • #14552 in Dirtbiking
    • #1465 in Observed Trials
    • #46937 in Gravel Biking
  • National Ranking
    #645 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand [+]
    • #1,928 in E-Biking
    • #3,782 in Trail Running
    • #3,194 in Hiking
    • #71 in Dirtbiking
    • #28 in Observed Trials
    • #779 in Gravel Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, Gravel
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    Jan - Dec
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Gap Jump
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2025

Motorbikes can only ride in Riverhead Forest at a sanctioned Waitemata Motorcycle ride. No riding at any other time.
A fun flowy trail with berms scattered throughout the track. (Made by kids)

Access Info

Next to pedal dragon

Disclaimer

1 drop close to the start and a fun line choice spot in the middle

Tags
BermsDropsFamily friendlyFlowyJumps
Trail Supporters
  • Kids
    Builder
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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6 Months
  • 1 rides
  • 7 miles avg distance
All
  • 24 rides
  • Last: Sep 18, 2026
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Jelo Trail Reports

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Oct 23, 2025 @ 6:04pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Oct 22, 2025
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on Oct 23, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 4.11 (2 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Jelo located?
      Jelo 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 -36.71006, 174.58898.
      ▼ How hard is Jelo?
      Jelo is rated as Advanced difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 14.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Jelo?
      The trail has 117 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 401 ft to 518 ft.
      ▼ Is Jelo a point to point trail?
      Yes, Jelo is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Jelo?
      Jelo is 787 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Jelo?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Jelo. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Jelo?
      Jelo is best visited during: Jan - Dec.
      ▼ How do I access Jelo? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Jelo are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How busy is Jelo?
      Jelo is a very popular trail. There have been 104 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 108 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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