more stats
1.8 miles
Distance
179 ft
Climb
-101 ft
Descent
00:13:07
Avg time
78 ft
Altitude change
342 ft
Altitude min
486 ft
Altitude max
398 ft
Altitude start
476 ft
Altitude end
0.8%
Grade
-8.3%
Grade max
14.4%
Grade min
4,272 ft
Distance climb
4,278 ft
Distance down
807 ft
Distance flat
00:13:07
Avg time

Burma Rd Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Glenbervie Forest
    Whangarei
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Mixed
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Land Owner
    Whangarei Mountain Bike Club

Well worn gravel road and clay track, linking Mains Rd to Wairau Road.

some gravel, some clay, gets very muddy if wet especially at the western end.

a forest signboard can be found at the western end at the bottom of the clay section and intersection of Wairau Road

Tags

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 24 miles average
6 Months
  • 5 rides
  • 16 miles avg distance
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  • 71 rides
  • Last: Sep 19, 2026
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Burma Rd Trail Reports

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Oct 23, 2026 @ 11:17am (Pacific/Auckland)
Oct 22, 2026
Very dry pugged up horse holes everywhere but it's fine to ride
Dec 23, 2025 @ 10:59am (Pacific/Auckland)
Dec 22, 2025
finally no mud!
Nov 24, 2025 @ 11:49pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Nov 24, 2025
Sloppy mudholes and massive puddles, peanut butter hill was excellent though. I got rid of that bush lawyer that everyone has been...
Sep 15, 2025 @ 11:48am (Pacific/Auckland)
Sep 14, 2025
muddy but not unrideable per se, no trees down at least, Peanut butter hill was quite good going down
May 6, 2025 @ 11:18am
May 6, 2025
Clear enough to ride without dismounting
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Status:
on Oct 23, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.59 (4 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to burma-rd trailhead (-35.657120, 174.343560)

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Burma Rd located?
      Burma Rd is located in Glenbervie Forest, Whangarei, New Zealand. It is part of the Glenbervie Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -35.65712, 174.34356.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Burma Rd?
      Burma Rd has 179 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 101 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 342 ft to 486 ft.
      ▼ Is Burma Rd a point to point trail?
      Burma Rd is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is mixed.
      ▼ How long is Burma Rd?
      Burma Rd is 1.8 miles long. The trail type is mixed.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Burma Rd?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Burma Rd. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Burma Rd? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Burma Rd are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Burma Rd?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 13 minutes to ride Burma Rd. The trail is 1.8 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Burma Rd?
      Burma Rd is a very popular trail. There have been 409 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 400 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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