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4,265 ft
Distance
251 ft
Climb
-7 ft
Descent
00:10:49
Avg time
244 ft
Altitude change
218 ft
Altitude min
462 ft
Altitude max
218 ft
Altitude start
463 ft
Altitude end
5.7%
Grade
-2.2%
Grade max
22.1%
Grade min
3,465 ft
Distance climb
636 ft
Distance down
164 ft
Distance flat
00:10:49
Avg time

Tapper Road Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Dirtbike/Moto
    • Observed Trials
  • Riding Area
    Riverhead Forest Multi Use Trail Network
    Riverhead
  • Difficulty Rating
    Secondary Access Road/Trail Rate
  • Local Popularity
    35 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 30 in E-Biking
    • 60 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
    • 5 in Dirtbiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Observed Trials
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    XC, Adaptive MTB, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • 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.
Old road, mostly rutted out clay now, starts at Long Bush Road

Tags
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Nov 5, 2021 @ 8:00pm
Nov 5, 2021
 The top of Tapper at Longbush is bang in the middle of logging operations. Look both ways before crossing. Worth remembering that logging is...
May 15, 2020 @ 3:42pm
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Tapper Road located?
      Tapper Road 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.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Tapper Road?
      Tapper Road has 251 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 7 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 218 ft to 462 ft.
      ▼ Is Tapper Road a point to point trail?
      Tapper Road is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ How long is Tapper Road?
      Tapper Road is 4,265 ft long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Tapper Road?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Tapper Road. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Tapper Road? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Tapper Road are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Tapper Road?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 11 minutes to ride Tapper Road. The trail is 4,265 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Tapper Road?
      Tapper Road is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 253 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 237 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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