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1,969 ft
Distance
7 ft
Climb
-138 ft
Descent
00:04:31
Avg time
-131 ft
Altitude change
322 ft
Altitude min
455 ft
Altitude max
453 ft
Altitude start
322 ft
Altitude end
-6.7%
Grade
-22.9%
Grade max
4.1%
Grade min
213 ft
Distance climb
1,670 ft
Distance down
85 ft
Distance flat
00:04:31
Avg time

Upstroke 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
    35 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
    • 5 in Dirtbiking
    • 5 in Observed Trials
  • Global Ranking
    #316035 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #58034 in E-Biking
    • #438977 in Trail Running
    • #113412 in Hiking
    • #17468 in Dirtbiking
    • #2167 in Observed Trials
  • National Ranking
    #4,723 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand [+]
    • #1,453 in E-Biking
    • #4,697 in Trail Running
    • #1,615 in Hiking
    • #250 in Dirtbiking
    • #225 in Observed Trials
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2026

Motorbikes can only ride in Riverhead Forest at a sanctioned Waitemata Motorcycle ride. No riding at any other time.
Built with E-bikes in mind. Fast (3m45s) uphill being second half of the "Downstroke" loop.

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Oct 12, 2026 @ 8:47am (Pacific/Auckland)
Oct 11, 2026
Rerouted the first 50m to make it ridable again due to multi use. Ebike still recommended though.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Upstroke located?
      Upstroke 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 -36.70939, 174.58275.
      ▼ How hard is Upstroke?
      Upstroke is rated as Advanced difficulty. The average grade is 6.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upstroke?
      Upstroke has 7 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 138 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 322 ft to 455 ft.
      ▼ Is Upstroke a point to point trail?
      Upstroke is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Upstroke?
      Upstroke is 1,969 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upstroke?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Upstroke. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Upstroke?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Upstroke are:
      • July (1 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Upstroke? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upstroke are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Upstroke?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Upstroke. The trail is 1,969 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Upstroke?
      Upstroke is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 29 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 46 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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