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Diesel Switchbacks

Diesel Switchbacks Mountain Bike Trail

Status

OPEN
Intermediate

Difficulty

Intermediate

Distance

412m

Rating

3.9 (3)

Description

Motorbikes can only ride in Riverhead Forest at a sanctioned Waitemata Motorcycle ride. No riding at any other time. Trail with tight switchbacks and small berms

Weather

Details

Condition

Variable

E-bike access

Class 1

Dogs

Allowed

Grade

-13.0% avg, -46.8% max

Altitude range

96m to 150m

Last updated

26 Mar 2026

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