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SaveThere is just one MTB/shared use trail available in the Waitakeres
Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
Land Status: Regional Recreation Area
google parking directions Access Info:
Best to park at the intersection of Scenic Drive and Woodland Park Road.
Activities Click to view
- Mountain Bike
3 trails
- Hike
11 trails
- Trail Running
11 trails
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Open as of Mar 28, 2026Stats
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- Trails (view details)
- 9
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 3
- Trails E-Bike
- 3
- Trails Hike
- 11
- Trails Trail Running
- 11
- Total Distance
- 16 miles
- Total Descent Distance
- 8 miles
- Total Descent
- 2,383 ft
- Total Vertical
- 955 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 988 ft
- Reports
- 13
- Photos
- 32
- Ridden Counter
- 570
Popular Waitakere Ranges Mountain Biking Trails
• 65 ★ 4.0 • 1 mile • 247 ft • 155 •
Opened in 2011 as a tribute to Bill Beveridge. This is the only opportunity to ride your mountain bike in the Waitakere’s. Starts just outside Titirangi on Exhibition Drive. Shared use trails, gentle grade. Stunning views across the...
Photos of Waitakere Ranges Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exhibition Drive | Mar 29, 2026 @ 10:36am (Pacific/Auckland) Mar 28, 2026 | Dry | Azzmankiwi | ||
| Beveridge Track | Jun 22, 2025 @ 2:28pm Jun 22, 2025 | Ideal | RobinCapper |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azzmankiwi | add | report | activity #91472393 | Mar 28, 2026 @ 2:36pm Mar 28, 2026 |
| ralley | update | region | activity #74531492 | Jun 25, 2025 @ 6:59am Jun 25, 2025 |
| RobinCapper | add | report | activity #74306224 and 2 more | Jun 21, 2025 @ 11:57pm Jun 21, 2025 |
| DonLeo | wishlist | trail | activity #60087872 | Oct 6, 2024 @ 8:31pm Oct 6, 2024 |
| jeanpierreCDFeFo | ridden | trail | activity #58831140 and 2 more | Sep 14, 2024 @ 3:24am Sep 14, 2024 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| report | Be aware of steep slips from storm events on... | May 30, 2023 @ 3:42pm May 30, 2023 | ||
| trail | Open. Lift bike at side of fence near Mackies... | May 26, 2023 @ 7:28pm May 26, 2023 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Park | 2 | 4.7 km | |||
| Ambury Park | 2 | 4 | 6.4 km | ||
| Arch Hill | 1 | 4 | 1 | 7.1 km | |
| Waitakere Ranges Regional Park | 1 | 1 | 8.5 km | ||
| Runway MTB Park | 6 | 2 | 9 km |
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | ridelogs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 3 | 3 miles | 292 ft | 1 mile | 272 ft | #6,454 | #138 | 23 | 13 | 3,221 | ||
| E-Bike | 3 | 3 miles | 292 ft | 1 mile | 272 ft | 12 | 55 | |||||
| Hike | 11 | 16 miles | 2,382 ft | 8 miles | 955 ft | #6,670 | #128 | 9 | 13 | 139 | ||
| Trail Running | 11 | 16 miles | 2,382 ft | 8 miles | 955 ft | #6,146 | 13 | 456 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Waitakere Ranges
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Waitakere Ranges?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Waitakere Ranges are:
- Beveridge Track (4/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Waitakere Ranges?
Based on ride log data, the most popular months to ride in Waitakere Ranges are:
- April (23 activities)
- November (18 activities)
- October (13 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Waitakere Ranges?
There are 1 parking locations listed in Waitakere Ranges. The most popular parking spots are:
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What is the longest trail in Waitakere Ranges?
The longest trail in Waitakere Ranges is Beveridge Track at 1.9 km. View all trails sorted by distance.
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