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2,454 ft
Distance
222 ft
Climb
00:08:58
Avg time
223 ft
Altitude change
231 ft
Altitude min
455 ft
Altitude max
231 ft
Altitude start
453 ft
Altitude end
9.1%
Grade
-1.5%
Grade max
26%
Grade min
2,244 ft
Distance climb
89 ft
Distance down
52 ft
Distance flat
00:08:58
Avg time

Pipe Culvert 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
    40 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 30 in E-Biking
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Dirtbiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Observed Trials
  • Global Ranking
    #121391 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #99905 in E-Biking
    • #62249 in Trail Running
    • #146823 in Hiking
    • #4476 in Dirtbiking
    • #3434 in Horseback
    • #381 in Observed Trials
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • 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.
Built primarily an uphill track to get to the Creek DH and Tunnel DH tracks a little overgrown since the logging but work has been done to start to clear the track, see trail reports.

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Jan 12, 2023 @ 11:44pm
Jan 12, 2023
 Slippery and three short full-width mud sections deep enough to need to walk them but mostly rideable up
Apr 8, 2022 @ 8:43pm
Apr 8, 2022
 Starting to get a bit wet. Slippery ride up
Feb 22, 2021 @ 2:51pm
Feb 22, 2021
 Feb 2021. I do not recommend this trail. The gorse & cutty grass force you to push pretty much the whole trail. 3 weeks later I am still...
Feb 18, 2021 @ 10:09pm
Feb 18, 2021
 Seems to have been trimmed not long ago (thanks) but cutty grass and gorse +++ and ground cover hiding a few ruts makes it a little unpleasant to...
Mar 28, 2020 @ 1:14am
Mar 28, 2020
 I've got 4 weeks to spare at the moment so I'll be clear this trail as an up trail to ride Workbench (which I recently cleared) Was originally an...
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Pipe Culvert

        ▼ Where is Pipe Culvert located?
        Pipe Culvert 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 -36.68964, 174.566.
        ▼ How hard is Pipe Culvert?
        Pipe Culvert is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 9.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Pipe Culvert?
        Pipe Culvert has 222 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 231 ft to 455 ft.
        ▼ Is Pipe Culvert a point to point trail?
        Pipe Culvert is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Pipe Culvert?
        Pipe Culvert is 2,454 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Pipe Culvert?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Pipe Culvert. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Pipe Culvert?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Pipe Culvert are:
        • February (9 activities)
        • April (3 activities)
        • January (3 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Pipe Culvert? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Pipe Culvert are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Pipe Culvert?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride Pipe Culvert. The trail is 2,454 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Pipe Culvert?
        Pipe Culvert is a moderately popular trail. There have been 145 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 140 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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