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1,155 ft
Distance
16 ft
Climb
00:02:08
Avg time
17 ft
Altitude change
161 ft
Altitude min
179 ft
Altitude max
162 ft
Altitude start
180 ft
Altitude end
1.5%
Grade
-3.7%
Grade max
14.9%
Grade min
617 ft
Distance climb
325 ft
Distance down
217 ft
Distance flat
00:02:08
Avg time

Native Connection 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
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 40 in E-Biking
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
    • 100 in Dirtbiking
    • 100 in Horseback
    • 5 in Observed Trials
  • Global Ranking
    #146613 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #131538 in E-Biking
    • #70438 in Trail Running
    • #82779 in Hiking
    • #4803 in Dirtbiking
    • #682 in Horseback
    • #1905 in Observed Trials
  • National Ranking
    #3,245 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand [+]
    • #2,462 in E-Biking
    • #1,410 in Trail Running
    • #1,362 in Hiking
    • #12 in Dirtbiking
    • #9 in Horseback
    • #147 in Observed Trials
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • 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.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Native Connection Trail Reports

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Apr 27, 2022 @ 2:51am
Apr 27, 2022
 Muddy
Mar 28, 2021 @ 2:56pm
Mar 28, 2021
 very dry
Mar 6, 2021 @ 11:46am
Mar 6, 2021
 Great
Feb 18, 2021 @ 6:03pm
Feb 18, 2021
Jan 31, 2021 @ 1:53pm
Jan 31, 2021
 dry all the way
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Status:
on Apr 27, 2022
Prevalent Mud
Avg: 3.98 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Native Connection located?
      Native Connection 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 -36.7072, 174.55842.
      ▼ How hard is Native Connection?
      Native Connection is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 1.5%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Native Connection?
      Native Connection has 16 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 161 ft to 179 ft.
      ▼ Is Native Connection a point to point trail?
      Native Connection is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Native Connection?
      Native Connection is 1,155 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Native Connection?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Native Connection. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Native Connection?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Native Connection are:
      • March (8 activities)
      • February (7 activities)
      • January (5 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Native Connection? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Native Connection are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Native Connection?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Native Connection. The trail is 1,155 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Native Connection?
      Native Connection is a moderately popular trail. There have been 645 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 848 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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