more stats
1,145 ft
Distance
8 ft
Climb
-143 ft
Descent
00:12:35
Avg time
-136 ft
Altitude change
490 ft
Altitude min
627 ft
Altitude max
627 ft
Altitude start
492 ft
Altitude end
-11.9%
Grade
-25.7%
Grade max
30.8%
Grade min
39 ft
Distance climb
840 ft
Distance down
266 ft
Distance flat
00:12:35
Avg time

Bermers Beware Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Glenbervie Forest
    Whangarei
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    35 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #37953 in Mountain Biking
  • National Ranking
    #849 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Bridge, Drop, Jump
  • Land Owner
    Whangarei Mountain Bike Club

Bikepark style DH trail.

Tags
BermsBridgesDropsJumps

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • Last: Jan 4, 2026
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Bermers Beware Trail Reports

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Jan 24, 2026 @ 4:56pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Jan 23, 2026
Bridge damaged
Jan 5, 2026 @ 9:33pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Jan 5, 2026
first half ridable but lower down trail disappears due to many slips and fallen trees. Need serious work to reopen.
Jan 26, 2024 @ 9:05pm
Jan 26, 2024
Running very good
Jan 15, 2024 @ 9:08pm
Jan 15, 2024
running mint, one soft patch through a drain and onto a bridge towards the bottom but otherwise all good
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on Jan 24, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.88 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Bermers Beware located?
      Bermers Beware is located in Glenbervie Forest, Whangarei, New Zealand. It is part of the Glenbervie Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -35.65076, 174.34127.
      ▼ How hard is Bermers Beware?
      Bermers Beware is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 11.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Bermers Beware?
      Bermers Beware has 8 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 143 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 490 ft to 627 ft.
      ▼ Is Bermers Beware a point to point trail?
      Yes, Bermers Beware is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Bermers Beware?
      Bermers Beware is 1,145 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Bermers Beware?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Bermers Beware. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Bermers Beware? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Bermers Beware are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Bermers Beware?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 13 minutes to ride Bermers Beware. The trail is 1,145 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Bermers Beware?
      Bermers Beware is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 38 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 33 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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