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1,969 ft
Distance
71 ft
Climb
-18 ft
Descent
00:04:36
Avg time
53 ft
Altitude change
1,069 ft
Altitude min
1,140 ft
Altitude max
1,087 ft
Altitude start
1,142 ft
Altitude end
2.7%
Grade
-7%
Grade max
16.1%
Grade min
1,352 ft
Distance climb
436 ft
Distance down
180 ft
Distance flat
00:04:36
Avg time

Bier Road Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Whare Flat
    Dunedin
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

Forestry road linking Three Mile Hill to the lower trails of the Whare Flat riding area.

Access Info

Parking for a few cars above and below the entrance to Bier Road. Please don't block access to the entry gate.

Tags
Faint trail

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Bier Road Trail Reports

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Apr 28, 2026 @ 4:14pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Apr 27, 2026
reporter
sprayed. 2 hrs also picking up empty containers, sorting spray notes and rinsing spray gear out.
Apr 20, 2026 @ 6:19pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Apr 19, 2026
reporter
trimmed track. very over grown.
Apr 19, 2026 @ 10:06pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Apr 19, 2026
reporter
started trimming this from the top , very thick.
Apr 4, 2025 @ 10:43am
Apr 4, 2025
Nov 30, 2024 @ 12:07am
Nov 30, 2024
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on Apr 28, 2026
Avg: 3.7 (1 votes)
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      Directions to bier-road trailhead (-45.851310, 170.441230)

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Bier Road located?
      Bier Road is located in Whare Flat, Dunedin, New Zealand. It is part of the Whare Flat trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -45.85131, 170.44123.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Bier Road?
      Bier Road has 71 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 18 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,069 ft to 1,140 ft.
      ▼ Is Bier Road a point to point trail?
      Bier Road is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ How long is Bier Road?
      Bier Road is 1,969 ft long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Bier Road?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Bier Road. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Bier Road?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Bier Road are:
      • January (3 activities)
      • February (3 activities)
      • March (3 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Bier Road? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Bier Road are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Bier Road?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Bier Road. The trail is 1,969 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Bier Road?
      Bier Road is a moderately popular trail. There have been 757 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 938 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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