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2,201 ft
Distance
3 ft
Climb
-176 ft
Descent
00:09:07
Avg time
-173 ft
Altitude change
292 ft
Altitude min
465 ft
Altitude max
465 ft
Altitude start
292 ft
Altitude end
-7.9%
Grade
-27.6%
Grade max
6%
Grade min
92 ft
Distance climb
2,073 ft
Distance down
39 ft
Distance flat
00:09:07
Avg time

Thing2 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Dirtbike/Moto
    • Observed Trials
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  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in E-Biking
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Dirtbiking
    • 5 in Observed Trials
  • Global Ranking
    #74120 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #75015 in E-Biking
    • #60714 in Trail Running
    • #124842 in Hiking
    • #3299 in Dirtbiking
    • #197 in Observed Trials
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Downhill Only for Trail Running
    • Downhill Only for Hiking
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Year Opened
    2016

Motorbikes can only ride in Riverhead Forest at a sanctioned Waitemata Motorcycle ride. No riding at any other time.
From top of Browns Road, Beehives on left, Look for red tag on right this pops out onto Limestone Road follow down past side road on right then back into trail. Coming out of trail follow to head to Limestone Road or right to take you up to Barlow Road.

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  • 13 miles avg distance
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Aug 21, 2025 @ 12:30am
Aug 21, 2025
Track open
Feb 28, 2025 @ 8:03am
Feb 28, 2025
Rejected
Nov 25, 2024 @ 10:14am
Nov 25, 2024
Closed for logging operations
Nov 20, 2024 @ 11:04pm
Nov 20, 2024
awesome. get in quick before logging!
Jan 25, 2023 @ 9:23am
Jan 25, 2023
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Avg: 3.84 (7 votes)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Thing2

        Where is Thing2 located?
        Thing2 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 -36.7423, 174.55707.
        How hard is Thing2?
        Thing2 is rated as Advanced difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 7.9%.
        What is the elevation gain for Thing2?
        Thing2 has 3 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 176 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 292 ft to 465 ft.
        Is Thing2 a point to point trail?
        Yes, Thing2 is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.

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