more stats
1,529 ft
Distance
7 ft
Climb
-61 ft
Descent
00:02:33
Avg time
-56 ft
Altitude change
442 ft
Altitude min
499 ft
Altitude max
499 ft
Altitude start
443 ft
Altitude end
-3.7%
Grade
-14.7%
Grade max
11.2%
Grade min
161 ft
Distance climb
1,037 ft
Distance down
331 ft
Distance flat
00:02:33
Avg time

Thick Cut Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Dirtbike/Moto
    • Observed Trials
  • Riding Area
    Riverhead Forest Multi Use Trail Network
    Riverhead
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in E-Biking
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Dirtbiking
    • 5 in Observed Trials
  • Global Ranking
    #289584 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #98100 in E-Biking
    • #113241 in Trail Running
    • #444077 in Hiking
    • #17510 in Dirtbiking
    • #2199 in Observed Trials
  • National Ranking
    #4,515 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand [+]
    • #2,019 in E-Biking
    • #1,893 in Trail Running
    • #4,715 in Hiking
    • #259 in Dirtbiking
    • #232 in Observed Trials
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Both Directions for E-Biking
    • Both Directions for Trail Running
    • Both Directions for Hiking
    • Both Directions for Dirtbiking
    • Both Directions for Observed Trials
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Motorbikes can only ride in Riverhead Forest at a sanctioned Waitemata Motorcycle ride. No riding at any other time.

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Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Apr 3, 2026 @ 9:41am (Pacific/Auckland)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Thick Cut located?
      Thick Cut 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 -36.69667, 174.58078.
      ▼ How hard is Thick Cut?
      Thick Cut is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 3.7%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Thick Cut?
      Thick Cut has 7 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 61 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 442 ft to 499 ft.
      ▼ Is Thick Cut a point to point trail?
      Thick Cut is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Thick Cut?
      Thick Cut is 1,529 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Thick Cut?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Thick Cut. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Thick Cut? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Thick Cut are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Thick Cut?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Thick Cut. The trail is 1,529 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Thick Cut?
      Thick Cut is a moderately popular trail. There have been 37 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 40 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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