[MTB] Riverhead Ride Mtb Trails - Creekside Trails

These Riverhead rides are on unmaintained rough singletrack NOT on the gravel roads and are not for beginners but for intermediate and above riders who have some mountain bike experience and want to step up from riding at Woodhill. No drop policy and will wait at junctions to re group.

Arrive by 8:45am hit the trails at 9.00am ride for approx 2-3hours - no set tracks decided on, we will make a selection on the day. This is my first time at the creekside trails so it will be a slight case of the blind leading the blind but the trails are pretty contained with “1 up, many down” so not much chance of getting lost.
NOTE There are no change or toilet facilities at any of the locations.

LOCATION: Riverhead Forest - WCRC Compound carpark opposite the WCRC trailhead.

DIRECTIONS: The parking area is approx 2.5km from the intersection of Deacon Rd and Old North Rd. Turn right onto Old North Rd, drive past the Waitemata Clay Shooting Club and the parking area is on the rhs opposite the WCRC Trailhead.

Here's a Google maps link to the location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/2BxZzmMr5T36jw7M7

IMPORTANT: If there has been sustain rain in the 2-3 days leading up to a riding date then I may decide to cancel a specific ride due to the trail composition being clay based. When water logged the trails become to greasy to ride - ensure you check the comments section in the days leading up to the event to see if the ride is going ahead. Especially the evening prior

If anyone wants to carpool I suggest you mention it in the comments and see who can help out.

Hope to see you out there - let me know by txt to the below number if you are going to be late.

Rick 021374467

Ps this video provides a good idea of what the trails are like -
https://youtu.be/R3aX5KBoCfM?si=zVq_2Ly0FSDOomoM

Well probably do the 3s and 4s and leave the 5 till later in thee year when conditions are drier.