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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

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Dirtbike/Moto
    • Observed Trials
  • Riding Area
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in E-Biking
    • 60 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
    • 5 in Dirtbiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Observed Trials
  • 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
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • 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.
Flows mostly downhill motorbike trail

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6 Months
  • 6 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 239 rides
  • Last: Jul 4, 2026
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Samtastic Trail Reports

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Feb 22, 2026 @ 3:57pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Feb 21, 2026
blocked by tree. looks placed.
Oct 23, 2022 @ 6:04am
Oct 23, 2022
A few sludge patches but otherwise riding really well.
Mar 17, 2022 @ 7:03pm
Mar 17, 2022
Riding really well.
Jan 26, 2022 @ 7:52pm
Jan 26, 2022
Mar 20, 2021 @ 5:52pm
Mar 20, 2021
was basically dark when I rode this but it's fast and in very good nick
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  • Freeze/thaw Cycle
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  • Prevalent Mud
  • Wet
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  • Ideal
  • Dry
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        Directions to samtastic trailhead (-36.721620, 174.571210)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Samtastic

        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.
        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.
        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.
        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.
        How long is Samtastic?
        Samtastic is 3,730 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        Are dogs allowed on Samtastic?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Samtastic. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        When is the best time of year to ride Samtastic?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Samtastic are:
        • March (61 activities)
        • February (53 activities)
        • January (29 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        How do I access Samtastic? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Samtastic are: View all parking locations in the area.
        How long does it take to ride Samtastic?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Samtastic. The trail is 3,730 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        How busy is Samtastic?
        Samtastic is a moderately popular trail. There have been 961 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,000 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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