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1.4 miles
Distance
134 ft
Climb
-252 ft
Descent
00:36:02
Avg time
-119 ft
Altitude change
349 ft
Altitude min
499 ft
Altitude max
468 ft
Altitude start
351 ft
Altitude end
-1.6%
Grade
-23.7%
Grade max
18.8%
Grade min
2,549 ft
Distance climb
3,583 ft
Distance down
1,417 ft
Distance flat
00:36:02
Avg time

Maul 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
    25 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 30 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Dirtbiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Observed Trials
  • Global Ranking
    #316163 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #134175 in E-Biking
    • #318107 in Trail Running
    • #437617 in Hiking
    • #17175 in Dirtbiking
    • #41623 in Horseback
    • #2008 in Observed Trials
  • National Ranking
    #4,727 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand [+]
    • #2,489 in E-Biking
    • #3,822 in Trail Running
    • #4,429 in Hiking
    • #200 in Dirtbiking
    • #127 in Horseback
    • #168 in Observed Trials
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Motorbikes can only ride in Riverhead Forest at a sanctioned Waitemata Motorcycle ride. No riding at any other time.
Horses have been riding the upper half. The lower half has some hills that may not suit horses. Look before you ride.
Mountain Bikers:
Cross country track so that you don't have to use the road. Not groomed, however the WMCC has put a ride through it which has started the grooming process. Riding will continue to settle the track.
Cross country riders should enjoy this track, e-bikers will.

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Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Maul Trail Reports

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Mar 2, 2025 @ 7:22am
Mar 2, 2025
 Getting a bit overgrown with gorse and cutty grass where the trail gets to spinlay / midge road. Otherwise ok but not the easiest ride
Feb 23, 2024 @ 4:41pm
Feb 23, 2024
 Rode from the East - a tough trail for an older guy on a hardtail and no motor. A few enjoyable downs
Feb 3, 2024 @ 5:36pm
Feb 3, 2024
 Rode as, per direction on the map, think it would be more fun the other way, lol. Will be good with some more wheels on it but a nice addition to...
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Maul located?
      Maul 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 -36.6956, 174.58276.
      ▼ How hard is Maul?
      Maul is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 1.6%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Maul?
      Maul has 134 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 252 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 349 ft to 499 ft.
      ▼ Is Maul a point to point trail?
      Maul is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Maul?
      Maul is 1.4 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Maul?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Maul. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Maul?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Maul are:
      • February (3 activities)
      • March (2 activities)
      • October (1 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Maul? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Maul are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Maul?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 36 minutes to ride Maul. The trail is 1.4 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Maul?
      Maul is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 29 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 29 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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