more stats
3,937 ft
Distance
2 ft
Climb
-328 ft
Descent
00:11:08
Avg time
-325 ft
Altitude change
364 ft
Altitude min
689 ft
Altitude max
689 ft
Altitude start
364 ft
Altitude end
-8.3%
Grade
-30.5%
Grade max
1.9%
Grade min
108 ft
Distance climb
3,501 ft
Distance down
292 ft
Distance flat
00:11:08
Avg time

Bluff Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Glenbervie Forest
    Whangarei
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #87754 in Mountain Biking
  • National Ranking
    #1,961 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge, Jump
  • Land Owner
    Whangarei Mountain Bike Club

Top section is quite steep and fast with rollable jumps.

Middle section is a lot less steep, it's still fast but with no features or corners.

Bottom section is fairly tight and twisty with lots of bridges through the swamp/river area.

NB the bottom section suffers badly when it's wet.

Access Info

Go up Mains Rd take the 2nd right - Stick Rd the trail starts approx 500m on the right.

Or go up Firewood Rd and turn left at the top.

Disclaimer

Caution as you exit, it's a busy thoroughfare next to Rayonier HQ

Tags
BridgesJumpsTight and twisty

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 0 rides
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6 Months
  • 2 rides
  • 7 miles avg distance
All
  • 24 rides
  • Last: Oct 9, 2026
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Bluff Trail Reports

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Oct 30, 2026 @ 11:13am (Pacific/Auckland)
6 hours
 BOTTOM section only [which in my opinion should just be Shoelace] is clear and a few repairs have been done too
Jul 19, 2026 @ 10:59am (Pacific/Auckland)
Jul 18, 2026
Dec 9, 2025 @ 1:53pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Dec 8, 2025
 From the very top - overgrown with grass but quite rideable, the years old dried up motorbike ruts under the grass make this pretty un-fun though
Apr 1, 2025 @ 2:12pm
Apr 1, 2025
 The bottom has had a good trim, gorse cleared etc, the bridge is still flapping in the breeze though, needs to be screwed back down
Mar 11, 2025 @ 2:29pm
Mar 11, 2025
 Oh... Someone cut the fallen tree, but... No trail report, so... Nobody knows. This trail is no good anyway, some dipstick on a motorbike ruined...
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Status:
on Oct 30, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.79 (4 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      1 Review & Comments

      Bungee73
      The top half down to the Shoelace intersection is rubbish, don't waste your time, overgrown, rutted out and no fun, better off joining the trail via Shoelace trail.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Bluff located?
      Bluff is located in Glenbervie Forest, Whangarei, New Zealand. It is part of the Glenbervie Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -35.64753, 174.35201.
      ▼ How hard is Bluff?
      Bluff is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 8.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Bluff?
      Bluff has 2 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 328 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 364 ft to 689 ft.
      ▼ Is Bluff a point to point trail?
      Yes, Bluff is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Bluff?
      Bluff is 3,937 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Bluff?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Bluff. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Bluff? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Bluff are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Bluff?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 11 minutes to ride Bluff. The trail is 3,937 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Bluff?
      Bluff is a very popular trail. There have been 63 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 76 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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