more stats
1,969 ft
Distance
71 ft
Climb
-18 ft
Descent
00:06:28
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
00:06:28
Avg time

Bier Road Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Whare Flat
    Dunedin
  • Difficulty Rating
    Secondary Access Road/Trail Rate
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 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.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • Last: Jun 6, 2026
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Bier Road Trail Reports

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Apr 28, 2026 @ 4:14pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Apr 27, 2026
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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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      Frequently Asked Questions About Bier Road

      ▼ 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 22 m of elevation gain. The trail has 6 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 326 m to 348 m.
      ▼ 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 600.0 m 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:
      • February (20 activities)
      • March (10 activities)
      • April (9 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 7 minutes to ride Bier Road. The trail is 600.0 m 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 753 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 932 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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