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1,224 ft
Distance
-117 ft
Descent
00:01:35
Avg time
-117 ft
Altitude change
210 ft
Altitude min
328 ft
Altitude max
327 ft
Altitude start
210 ft
Altitude end
-9.6%
Grade
-29.9%
Grade max
1%
Grade min
69 ft
Distance climb
1,073 ft
Distance down
85 ft
Distance flat
00:01:35
Avg time

Nek Minnit Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Dirtbike/Moto
    • Observed Trials
  • Riding Area
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in E-Biking
    • 55 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
    • 5 in Dirtbiking
    • 5 in Observed Trials
  • Global Ranking
    #5270 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #62650 in E-Biking
    • #120234 in Trail Running
    • #2999 in Hiking
    • #3307 in Dirtbiking
    • #206 in Observed Trials
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Snow Grooming
    Mogul
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    Best before winter
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Other
  • Year Opened
    2021

Motorbikes can only ride in Riverhead Forest at a sanctioned Waitemata Motorcycle ride. No riding at any other time.
First attempt at making a downhill. We like it. Smile

Access Info

End of skid road, go straight ahead or link with "Left my Scooter outside the dairy".

This trail is unsanctioned.

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  • NZGangsta
    since 2020
    Builder

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        Directions to nek-minnit trailhead (-36.735020, 174.599920)

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        Geeeez and Nek Minit. Two new trails in...
        19:21 | 107 | Apr 7, 2022 , Riverhead
        MTB over Sixty - Nek Minnit - Riverhead
        2:33 | 100 | Dec 27, 2021 , Riverhead

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Nek Minnit

        Where is Nek Minnit located?
        Nek Minnit 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 -36.73502, 174.59992.
        How hard is Nek Minnit?
        Nek Minnit is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 9.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        What is the elevation gain for Nek Minnit?
        The trail has 36 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 64 m to 100 m.
        Is Nek Minnit a point to point trail?
        Yes, Nek Minnit is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.

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