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Riverhead Forest – Strip Road x Barlow Road loop from Riverhead

Riverhead Forest – Strip Road x Barlow Road loop from Riverhead

Hard

4.7

(3)

45

riders

Riverhead Forest – Strip Road x Barlow Road loop from Riverhead

02:33

38.5km

640m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 17, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 1.32 km for 369 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

23.1 km

Ararimu Valley Road

Highlight • Trail

Quiet back country road around the Riverhead Forrest, Forrest on one side, pastoral views on the other. The road turns to gravel for approximately 10km.

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2

29.1 km

Riverhead Forest

Highlight • Forest

Great gravel riding close to Auckland and old school single track in the summer. Also used for horse riding running and motocross.

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29.6 km

Riverhead Forest

Forest

4

30.3 km

Toetoe Valley

Highlight • Natural

5

30.5 km

Barlow Road Climb, Riverhead Forest

Highlight • Climb

nice climb in riverhead forest

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6

33.9 km

Strip Road x Barlow Road

Highlight • Trail

7

37.5 km

The Beekeepers Wife Café

Highlight • Cafe

Great place for pre ride coffee and post ride beer.

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8

37.9 km

Toluas Food Truck

Highlight • Restaurant

B

38.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.6 km

14.1 km

1.62 km

1.21 km

Surfaces

25.7 km

6.63 km

5.83 km

313 m

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

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Friday 29 May

18°C

11°C

43 %

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