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4,482 ft
Distance
229 ft
Climb
-58 ft
Descent
00:20:28
Avg time
171 ft
Altitude change
183 ft
Altitude min
368 ft
Altitude max
198 ft
Altitude start
367 ft
Altitude end
3.8%
Grade
-26.8%
Grade max
21.8%
Grade min
2,838 ft
Distance climb
1,083 ft
Distance down
558 ft
Distance flat
00:20:28
Avg time

Tapper Crescent 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
    25 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in E-Biking
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
    • 5 in Dirtbiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Observed Trials
  • Global Ranking
    #108989 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #75079 in E-Biking
    • #72021 in Trail Running
    • #81439 in Hiking
    • #3301 in Dirtbiking
    • #1406 in Horseback
    • #205 in Observed Trials
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • 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.
Some steep climbs and long downhill sections, popular with the motorbikes, gravel base in places

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May 4, 2024 @ 8:29pm
May 4, 2024
May 2, 2024 @ 4:06pm
May 2, 2024
 Deep washout somewhere near the bottom I think just before the fork (if going clockwise down from Longbush Road). Approx 3m across? detour across...
Jan 20, 2024 @ 3:23pm
Jan 20, 2024
 Its classic old school Riverhead, also has a few damp patches but a great way to add some distance and variation to your ride
Dec 8, 2023 @ 4:12pm
Dec 8, 2023
 Drying out nicely, a few damp spots but a good option to add some distance
Jun 24, 2023 @ 8:30pm
Jun 24, 2023
 Track remade after storm and remapped.
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Prevalent Mud
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        Directions to tapper-crescent trailhead (-36.723600, 174.601290)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Tapper Crescent

        ▼ Where is Tapper Crescent located?
        Tapper Crescent 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 -36.7236, 174.60129.
        ▼ How hard is Tapper Crescent?
        Tapper Crescent is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Tapper Crescent?
        Tapper Crescent has 229 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 58 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 183 ft to 368 ft.
        ▼ Is Tapper Crescent a point to point trail?
        Tapper Crescent is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Tapper Crescent?
        Tapper Crescent is 4,482 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Tapper Crescent?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Tapper Crescent. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Tapper Crescent?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Tapper Crescent are:
        • February (29 activities)
        • January (13 activities)
        • December (10 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Tapper Crescent? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Tapper Crescent are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Tapper Crescent?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 15 minutes to ride Tapper Crescent. The trail is 4,482 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Tapper Crescent?
        Tapper Crescent is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 469 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 455 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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