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2,185 ft
Distance
19 ft
Climb
-194 ft
Descent
00:06:53
Avg time
-176 ft
Altitude change
290 ft
Altitude min
470 ft
Altitude max
466 ft
Altitude start
292 ft
Altitude end
-8%
Grade
-24.6%
Grade max
9.9%
Grade min
361 ft
Distance climb
1,726 ft
Distance down
95 ft
Distance flat
00:06:53
Avg time

Kerning Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Dirtbike/Moto
    • Observed Trials
  • Riding Area
    Riverhead Forest Multi Use Trail Network
    Riverhead
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
    • 50 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Dirtbiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Observed Trials
  • Global Ranking
    #238485 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #84786 in E-Biking
    • #150618 in Trail Running
    • #440596 in Hiking
    • #17290 in Dirtbiking
    • #33563 in Horseback
    • #2074 in Observed Trials
  • National Ranking
    #4,181 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand [+]
    • #1,857 in E-Biking
    • #2,511 in Trail Running
    • #4,493 in Hiking
    • #216 in Dirtbiking
    • #101 in Horseback
    • #182 in Observed Trials
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Year Opened
    2024

Motorbikes can only ride in Riverhead Forest at a sanctioned Waitemata Motorcycle ride. No riding at any other time.
Short climb to the highpoint then a swooping downhill terminating at the Chanty's to Blackwoods link.

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  • 5 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 42 rides
  • Last: Sep 12, 2026
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Kerning Trail Reports

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Dec 4, 2024 @ 4:40pm
Dec 4, 2024
 Needs a bit more bedding in but otherwise a great new trail. Thank you Mr Trail builder!
Nov 24, 2024 @ 3:38pm
Nov 24, 2024
 Needs some more tires on it to bed in. Otherwise dry and riding well.
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on Dec 4, 2024
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Avg: 5 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Kerning located?
      Kerning 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 -36.69832, 174.58396.
      ▼ How hard is Kerning?
      Kerning is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 8%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Kerning?
      Kerning has 19 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 194 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 290 ft to 470 ft.
      ▼ Is Kerning a point to point trail?
      Kerning is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Kerning?
      Kerning is 2,185 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Kerning?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Kerning. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Kerning? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Kerning are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Kerning?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Kerning. The trail is 2,185 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Kerning?
      Kerning is a moderately popular trail. There have been 239 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 243 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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