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3,730 ft
Distance
9 ft
Climb
-304 ft
Descent
00:09:56
Avg time
-295 ft
Altitude change
254 ft
Altitude min
560 ft
Altitude max
549 ft
Altitude start
253 ft
Altitude end
-7.9%
Grade
-34.2%
Grade max
7.5%
Grade min
262 ft
Distance climb
3,399 ft
Distance down
69 ft
Distance flat
00:09:56
Avg time
Samtastic Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Horse
- Hike
- Trail Running
- Dirtbike/Moto
- Observed Trials
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Riding AreaRiverhead Forest Multi Use Trail Network
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Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity60 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 70 in E-Biking
- 60 in Trail Running
- 75 in Hiking
- 5 in Dirtbiking
- 5 in Horseback
- 5 in Observed Trials
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Global Ranking#89082 in Mountain Biking [+]
- #62900 in E-Biking
- #98800 in Trail Running
- #132877 in Hiking
- #3658 in Dirtbiking
- #2179 in Horseback
- #258 in Observed Trials
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionDownhill Primary
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingHard
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
Motorbikes can only ride in Riverhead Forest at a sanctioned Waitemata Motorcycle ride. No riding at any other time.
Flows mostly downhill motorbike trail
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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6 Months
- 7 rides
- 12 miles avg distance
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- 238 rides
- Last: Jun 13, 2026
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(-36.721620, 174.571210)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Samtastic
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Where is Samtastic located?
Samtastic 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 -36.72162, 174.57121.
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How hard is Samtastic?
Samtastic is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 7.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for Samtastic?
Samtastic has 9 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 304 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 254 ft to 560 ft.
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Is Samtastic a point to point trail?
Samtastic is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
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