more stats
3,448 ft
Distance
-205 ft
Descent
00:05:34
Avg time
-205 ft
Altitude change
300 ft
Altitude min
505 ft
Altitude max
505 ft
Altitude start
302 ft
Altitude end
-5.9%
Grade
-23.7%
Grade max
0.4%
Grade min
3,087 ft
Distance down
361 ft
Distance flat
00:05:34
Avg time

Rahanui Road Loop 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
    35 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 40 in E-Biking
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
    • 5 in Dirtbiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Observed Trials
  • Global Ranking
    #134586 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #128621 in E-Biking
    • #76919 in Trail Running
    • #134439 in Hiking
    • #17094 in Dirtbiking
    • #40458 in Horseback
    • #1956 in Observed Trials
  • National Ranking
    #3,058 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand [+]
    • #2,399 in E-Biking
    • #1,479 in Trail Running
    • #1,880 in Hiking
    • #193 in Dirtbiking
    • #120 in Horseback
    • #156 in Observed Trials
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Mixed
  • 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.
Top and bottom is gravel, middle is singletrack linking the two skids

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  • Last: Apr 5, 2026
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Rahanui Road Loop Trail Reports

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Apr 12, 2021 @ 1:09pm
Apr 12, 2021
 overgrown, wet, rutted, etc the bits that weren't overgrown are quite good though near the TOP of the trail [north]
Feb 14, 2021 @ 12:18pm
Feb 14, 2021
 only the middle section is an actual trail, a bit overgrown but better than the road? will try riding up next time
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on Apr 12, 2021
Wet
Avg: 3.61 (2 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Rahanui Road Loop located?
      Rahanui Road 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 -36.67368, 174.56548.
      ▼ How hard is Rahanui Road Loop?
      Rahanui Road Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 5.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Rahanui Road Loop?
      The trail has 205 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 300 ft to 505 ft.
      ▼ Is Rahanui Road Loop a point to point trail?
      Rahanui Road Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is mixed.
      ▼ How long is Rahanui Road Loop?
      Rahanui Road Loop is 3,448 ft long. The trail type is mixed.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Rahanui Road Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Rahanui Road Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Rahanui Road Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Rahanui Road Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Rahanui Road Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Rahanui Road Loop. The trail is 3,448 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Rahanui Road Loop?
      Rahanui Road Loop is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 81 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 80 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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