Riverhead Forest South Loop, Auckland, New Zealand - Trail Running Directory

Rolling Forest Track

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Last Updated: 27th May 2026

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Grunt Factor: 25 ?

Gnarl Factor: 14 ?

22.5km

Length of run

770m

Total Ascent

780m

Total Descent

Driving Time

Driving Distance

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Type of Run

Urban fringe

Loop

Undulating, small hills only

Dog Friendly

Plantation/exotic forest

Run Makeup

80%

20%

Farm Road / 4WD Track

Moderate Single Track

Average Uphill Gradient: +6.80%

Average Downhill Gradient: -6.90%

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Estimated Times to Run

2:45

Slow

2:00

Moderate

1:45

Fast

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Guide

Start the run from the end of the seal road, following the gravel track up Long Bush Road. This road has a gradual elevation up into the forest.

On route, stay on Long Bush Road, keeping right of Anzac Road. Anzac is the route back on the return.

When you hit the end of Long Bush Road, take a left onto Campbell Road. Run to the end of Campbell Road until you hit the edge of the forest and a seal road.

Turn around and run back to the junction of Anzac Road, heading up a gradual elevation.

Head down Anzac Road until you join back onto Long Bush Road, and then you are heading back to the start point.

Forest with no traffic and wide tracks.

Closest public toilets are before the start point approximately a 5 minute drive.

Transport and parking:

There is plenty of on road parking next to the start point.

Distance from Riverhead:

3 km

Driving time from Riverhead:

6 minutes

Dog friendly:

Yes

Landowner permission required:

Navigation Rating:

Easy.

Cellphone Coverage:

Very patchy.

Suggested Gear List:

Seam-sealed waterproof jacket, Whistle, First aid kit, Extra food for emergencies, Cellphone, Map

Availability of Water:

None.

Seasonality Issues:

Can be slightly muddy when wet.

Hazards:

Shooting range but it's avoidable. This is a working forest.

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Trail Legend

Jack Arlett

has completed Riverhead Forest South Loop once in the last year.

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