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2,008 ft
Distance
-180 ft
Descent
00:03:53
Avg time
-180 ft
Altitude change
192 ft
Altitude min
372 ft
Altitude max
372 ft
Altitude start
194 ft
Altitude end
-9%
Grade
-35.5%
Grade max
-0.7%
Grade min
1,926 ft
Distance down
82 ft
Distance flat
00:03:53
Avg time

Workbench Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Dirtbike/Moto
    • Observed Trials
  • Riding Area
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (3 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Dirtbiking
    • 5 in Observed Trials
  • Global Ranking
    #127689 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #104505 in E-Biking
    • #15297 in Dirtbiking
    • #1584 in Observed Trials
  • National Ranking
    #2,908 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand [+]
    • #2,076 in E-Biking
    • #121 in Dirtbiking
    • #77 in Observed Trials
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, DJ, Fat
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Bridge, Drop, Jump, Gap Jump

Motorbikes can only ride in Riverhead Forest at a sanctioned Waitemata Motorcycle ride. No riding at any other time.
Starts with a squirrel catcher - sketchy jump/drop into a steep chute then around a large wall ride/berm - not for the feint of heart.

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  • 8 miles average
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  • 10 miles avg distance
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Workbench Trail Reports

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Dec 24, 2024 @ 6:55pm
Dec 24, 2024
Running well top to bottom
Mar 28, 2024 @ 8:13pm
Mar 28, 2024
tree hanging over trail between Bridge and Campbell Rd have clear branches so it's passable could fall to ground at any time so please be wary of...
Feb 16, 2024 @ 8:49pm
Feb 16, 2024
Fixed bogs at the bottom of last chute just before the bridge and cleared veg from chute to give better view. Someone has created a new line to...
Feb 10, 2024 @ 10:14pm
Feb 10, 2024
Workbench running MINT at present - had fun sessioning this and Nutcracker this evening - thanks to the trail builders who have kept this gem of...
Jan 18, 2024 @ 11:40am
Jan 18, 2024
: There is a tree down just before the entry of YeeHaa and Workbench, but you can get around it. Work bench itself is running mint.
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on Dec 24, 2024
Ideal
Avg: 4.24 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to workbench trailhead (-36.695610, 174.557730)

      Photos

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      Videos

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      Workbench DH gap jump 2007
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      0:08 | 432 | Feb 15, 2020 , Riverhead
      Workbench DH drop-off to step-up 2007
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      0:10 | 364 | Feb 15, 2020 , Riverhead
      Start of Workbench DH 2007
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      317 | Feb 15, 2020 , Riverhead

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      4 Reviews & Comments

      brush29
      I thought this trail was built by mtbikers originally
      brush29
      Yes I tried this track recently and thought as a blue trail having used a nice green to get there.
      In my experience it is not a blue track.It is a downhill advanced black.
      I got to the log bridge and chickened out and walked back up trail dragging mtbike.
      Kiwikev Kiwikev
      This is a message for any motorcycle riders who want to do this trail - there is NO exit at the bottom of the trail as you have to walk across a very narrow and very sketchy log to exit the trail and you have difficulty getting back up the last steep section without damaging the trail... Please be respectful of this request - you have 100's of acres in the rest of Riverhead to ride... cheers

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Workbench located?
      Workbench 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 -36.69561, 174.55773.
      ▼ How hard is Workbench?
      Workbench is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 9%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Workbench?
      The trail has 180 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 192 ft to 372 ft.
      ▼ Is Workbench a point to point trail?
      Yes, Workbench is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Workbench?
      Workbench is 2,008 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Workbench?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Workbench. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Workbench?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Workbench are:
      • January (7 activities)
      • February (6 activities)
      • March (6 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Workbench? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Workbench are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Workbench?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Workbench. The trail is 2,008 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Workbench?
      Workbench is a very popular trail. There have been 536 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 539 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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