The Hawken Mountain Bike Trail
Status
OPEN
Difficulty
Intermediate
Distance
658m
Elevation
2m
-59m
Rating
Description
Motorbikes can only ride in Riverhead Forest at a sanctioned Waitemata Motorcycle ride. No riding at any other time.Starting of Yelavich Road, it is a little tight and twisty in the beginning, but opens up to some fast a flowy sections, getting steeper as the trails progresses, which culminates with a moderate shoot near the end. Comes out onto Deacon Road East.
Weather
Details
Condition
Ideal
E-bike access
Class 1
Dogs
Allowed
Physical rating
Moderate
Grade
-8.8% avg, -24.3% max
Altitude range
66m to 126m
Last updated
26 Mar 2026
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