more stats
1,444 ft
Distance
80 ft
Climb
00:02:39
Avg time
80 ft
Altitude change
355 ft
Altitude min
436 ft
Altitude max
355 ft
Altitude start
436 ft
Altitude end
5.6%
Grade
0.6%
Grade max
14.5%
Grade min
1,444 ft
Distance climb
00:02:39
Avg time

Bald Rd Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
  • Riding Area
    Glenbervie Forest
    Whangarei
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    30 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    Gravel
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Land Owner
    Whangarei Mountain Bike Club

Gravel road up to a skid site

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 1 rides
  • 21 miles avg distance
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  • 7 rides
  • Last: Jul 15, 2026
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Bald Rd Trail Reports

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Sep 15, 2025 @ 11:48am (Pacific/Auckland)
Sep 14, 2025
I saw a pig trying to die at the bottom, fairly upsetting actually, not sure what was wrong with it but very unusual behaviour. I walked right up...
Mar 13, 2025 @ 2:09pm
Mar 13, 2025
You can actually get down this from Afradium/Waitangi rd now [well, months ago]
Nov 21, 2023 @ 5:12pm
Nov 21, 2023
Nov 14, 2023 @ 5:19pm
Nov 14, 2023
I think it was fine
Dec 2, 2022 @ 2:55am
Dec 2, 2022
Again lots of weeds and some gorse but all rideable
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on Sep 15, 2025
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Avg: 3.7 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Bald Rd located?
      Bald Rd is located in Glenbervie Forest, Whangarei, New Zealand. It is part of the Glenbervie Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -35.64319, 174.3646.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Bald Rd?
      Bald Rd has 80 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 355 ft to 436 ft.
      ▼ How long is Bald Rd?
      Bald Rd is 1,444 ft long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Bald Rd?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Bald Rd. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Bald Rd?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Bald Rd are:
      • December (1 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Bald Rd? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Bald Rd are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Bald Rd?
      The estimated time to ride Bald Rd is approximately 3 minutes. The trail is 1,444 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Bald Rd?
      Bald Rd is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 28 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 34 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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