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679 ft
Distance
9 ft
Climb
-184 ft
Descent
00:01:25
Avg time
-175 ft
Altitude change
240 ft
Altitude min
425 ft
Altitude max
416 ft
Altitude start
240 ft
Altitude end
-25.8%
Grade
-62.7%
Grade max
15.1%
Grade min
95 ft
Distance climb
558 ft
Distance down
23 ft
Distance flat
00:01:25
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Two Pálas Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Dirtbike/Moto
    • Observed Trials
  • Riding Area
    Riverhead Forest Multi Use Trail Network
    Riverhead
  • Difficulty Rating
    Advanced Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Dirtbiking
    • 5 in Observed Trials
  • Global Ranking
    #71079 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #41450 in E-Biking
    • #152506 in Trail Running
    • #148872 in Hiking
    • #4616 in Dirtbiking
    • #402 in Observed Trials
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
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  • 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.
Steep and slippery.

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Feb 16, 2024 @ 12:26am
Feb 16, 2024
 Dry and running well
Nov 20, 2020 @ 1:46am
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Two Pálas

        ▼ Where is Two Pálas located?
        Two Pálas 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 -36.70878, 174.56879.
        ▼ How hard is Two Pálas?
        Two Pálas is rated as Advanced difficulty. The average grade is 25.8%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Two Pálas?
        Two Pálas has 9 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 184 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 240 ft to 425 ft.
        ▼ Is Two Pálas a point to point trail?
        Yes, Two Pálas is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Two Pálas?
        Two Pálas is 679 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Two Pálas?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Two Pálas. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Two Pálas?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Two Pálas are:
        • January (17 activities)
        • February (16 activities)
        • March (15 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Two Pálas? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Two Pálas are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Two Pálas?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Two Pálas. The trail is 679 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Two Pálas?
        Two Pálas is a very popular trail. There have been 868 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,196 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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