Jumpy Hill/ Hydraulic aka #17, Thistler Mountain Bike Trail
Status
OPEN
Difficulty
Intermediate
Distance
2.0 km
Rating
Description
Motorbikes can only ride in Riverhead Forest at a sanctioned Waitemata Motorcycle ride. No riding at any other time. Fairly steep mostly clay double track, very rutted and is virtually impassable in winter/wet conditions, has a short 'bypass' at the bottom
Weather
Details
Condition
Muddy
E-bike access
Class 1
Dogs
Allowed
Physical rating
Moderate
Grade
7.8% avg, -2.7% max
Altitude range
239m to 396m
Last updated
26 Mar 2026
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