more stats
1,549 ft
Distance
26 ft
Climb
-52 ft
Descent
00:04:10
Avg time
-25 ft
Altitude change
408 ft
Altitude min
452 ft
Altitude max
445 ft
Altitude start
420 ft
Altitude end
-1.6%
Grade
-17.7%
Grade max
8.6%
Grade min
702 ft
Distance climb
640 ft
Distance down
207 ft
Distance flat
00:04:10
Avg time

Longbush Loop 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
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Dirtbiking
    • 5 in Observed Trials
  • Global Ranking
    #153807 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #223884 in E-Biking
    • #152228 in Trail Running
    • #394540 in Hiking
    • #15724 in Dirtbiking
    • #1693 in Observed Trials
  • National Ranking
    #3,383 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand [+]
    • #3,184 in E-Biking
    • #2,561 in Trail Running
    • #4,073 in Hiking
    • #137 in Dirtbiking
    • #105 in Observed Trials
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • 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.
This trail starts from Long Bush Road roughly halfway between the northern end of Motorun Down and Ridge Track gravel road and exits onto the bottom of a gravel road/skid skid which joins Ridge Track

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Longbush Loop Trail Reports

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Mar 25, 2022 @ 7:26pm
Mar 25, 2022
Jan 2, 2022 @ 11:58pm
Jan 2, 2022
 Good riding
Feb 7, 2021 @ 1:45pm
Feb 7, 2021
 Narrow trail, overgrowth of ferns and gorse. First half very rutted and rooted.
Dec 26, 2020 @ 1:38pm
Dec 26, 2020
 excellent all the way, no wet bits at all I think
Sep 25, 2020 @ 2:46pm
Sep 25, 2020
 apart from the motorbike 'damage' this is ideal right now
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on Mar 25, 2022
Ideal
Avg: 3.69 (4 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      1 Review & Comments

      adinnz
      Came from North. A bit overgrown but rideable just needs a bit of machete love

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Longbush Loop located?
      Longbush Loop 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 -36.72959, 174.591.
      ▼ How hard is Longbush Loop?
      Longbush Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Longbush Loop?
      Longbush Loop has 26 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 52 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 408 ft to 452 ft.
      ▼ Is Longbush Loop a point to point trail?
      Longbush Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Longbush Loop?
      Longbush Loop is 1,549 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Longbush Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Longbush Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Longbush Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Longbush Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Longbush Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Longbush Loop. The trail is 1,549 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Longbush Loop?
      Longbush Loop is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 252 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 257 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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