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1,975 ft
Distance
53 ft
Climb
-89 ft
Descent
00:02:01
Avg time
-35 ft
Altitude change
431 ft
Altitude min
517 ft
Altitude max
467 ft
Altitude start
433 ft
Altitude end
-1.8%
Grade
-26.1%
Grade max
26.9%
Grade min
492 ft
Distance climb
1,073 ft
Distance down
407 ft
Distance flat
00:02:01
Avg time

Machette Track 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
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in E-Biking
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
    • 5 in Dirtbiking
    • 5 in Observed Trials
  • Global Ranking
    #127578 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #127593 in E-Biking
    • #60767 in Trail Running
    • #114201 in Hiking
    • #15649 in Dirtbiking
    • #1605 in Observed Trials
  • National Ranking
    #2,906 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand [+]
    • #2,384 in E-Biking
    • #1,291 in Trail Running
    • #1,624 in Hiking
    • #134 in Dirtbiking
    • #82 in Observed Trials
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard 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.
Fairly long, primarily motorbike trail - that anyone can use.

Access Info

Motorbikes can only ride in Riverhead Forest at a sanctioned Waitemata Motorcycle ride. No riding at any other time.
Trail starts on Long Bush Road just south of Ridge Track and ends on Long Bush Road at the intersection of Deacon Road East and Blake Road. trail has 4 sections, it crosses 2 roads and has a couple of 'early exits' too. has several areas of motorbike ruts and a few very steep sections too.

Tags
Faint trail

Trail Supporters

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 19 rides
  • 15 miles avg distance
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  • 211 rides
  • Last: Oct 21, 2026
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Machette Track Trail Reports

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Jan 25, 2025 @ 9:31am
Jan 25, 2025
Rejected
Only goes half way before being blocked off.
Dec 16, 2023 @ 1:33am
Dec 16, 2023
 Overgrown at the beginning of the trail
Apr 3, 2022 @ 1:07pm
Apr 3, 2022
 Running well, but a starting to get a little overgrown in places with the ferns encroaching over the trail.
Feb 25, 2022 @ 8:56pm
Feb 25, 2022
 Running great at the moment. Enjoy while you can
Oct 29, 2021 @ 8:01pm
Oct 29, 2021
 .This trail is a great challenging trail, bit it is currently super wet, making the descents thrilling and the pinch climbs impassable. It’s not...
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on Dec 16, 2023
Ideal
Avg: 3.54 (5 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      3 Reviews & Comments

      crayz77
      An undulated trail with lots of tech and not much flow. If you start from the Longbush Skid SW and go down and straight through onto "The Cleaver" (Machette goes hard right up a techie hill), it runs as a nice downhill.
      ManuSchijf
      Grade 4 currently because of technicality.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Machette Track located?
      Machette Track 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 -36.7301, 174.59112.
      ▼ How hard is Machette Track?
      Machette Track is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Machette Track?
      Machette Track has 53 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 89 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 431 ft to 517 ft.
      ▼ Is Machette Track a point to point trail?
      Machette Track is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Machette Track?
      Machette Track is 1,975 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Machette Track?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Machette Track. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Machette Track? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Machette Track are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Machette Track?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Machette Track. The trail is 1,975 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Machette Track?
      Machette Track is a very popular trail. There have been 703 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 715 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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