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2,008 ft
Distance
-180 ft
Descent
00:05:43
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
00:05:43
Avg time

Workbench Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Dirtbike/Moto
    • Observed Trials
  • Riding Area
    Riverhead Forest Multi Use Trail Network
    Riverhead
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (3 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Dirtbiking
    • 5 in Observed Trials
  • Global Ranking
    #87602 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #69419 in E-Biking
    • #3739 in Dirtbiking
    • #269 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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  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • Last: May 16, 2026
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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)
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        Workbench DH gap jump 2007
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        0:08 | 425 | Feb 15, 2020 , Riverhead
        Workbench DH drop-off to step-up 2007
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        0:10 | 358 | Feb 15, 2020 , Riverhead
        Start of Workbench DH 2007
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        309 | Feb 15, 2020 , Riverhead

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Workbench

        ▼ 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:
        • February (13 activities)
        • January (10 activities)
        • October (7 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 7 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 523 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 523 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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