more stats
3,927 ft
Distance
177 ft
Climb
-54 ft
Descent
00:06:34
Avg time
122 ft
Altitude change
703 ft
Altitude min
838 ft
Altitude max
704 ft
Altitude start
827 ft
Altitude end
3.1%
Grade
-28%
Grade max
28.4%
Grade min
2,238 ft
Distance climb
1,142 ft
Distance down
548 ft
Distance flat
00:06:34
Avg time

Bush Rd Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
  • Riding Area
    Glenbervie Forest
    Whangarei
  • Difficulty Rating
    Secondary Access Road/Trail Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for Gravel Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Land Owner
    Whangarei Mountain Bike Club

Gravel Forest road with some steep sections.

Historically Lovers Lane could be accessed from here.

Tags
Faint trail
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 16 miles average
6 Months
  • 8 rides
  • 16 miles avg distance
All
  • 28 rides
  • Last: Oct 1, 2026
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Bush Rd Trail Reports

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Oct 2, 2026 @ 10:16am (Pacific/Auckland)
1 day
 This is a ROAD and it's clear but well done to the previous reporter for making it that far
Jun 30, 2026 @ 10:48pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Jun 30, 2026
 Some clearing done all the way to Norton. I appreciate the work but my elderly friend (80 years old) complained about the occasional brush of the...
Mar 11, 2024 @ 2:52pm
Mar 11, 2024
Mar 3, 2024 @ 2:18pm
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Jan 23, 2024 @ 7:24pm
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on Oct 2, 2026
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Avg: 3.84 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Bush Rd located?
      Bush Rd is located in Glenbervie Forest, Whangarei, New Zealand. It is part of the Glenbervie Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -35.6247, 174.34289.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Bush Rd?
      Bush Rd has 177 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 54 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 703 ft to 838 ft.
      ▼ Is Bush Rd a point to point trail?
      Bush Rd is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ How long is Bush Rd?
      Bush Rd is 3,927 ft long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Bush Rd?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Bush Rd. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Bush Rd? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Bush Rd are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Bush Rd?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 9 minutes to ride Bush Rd. The trail is 3,927 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Bush Rd?
      Bush Rd is a very popular trail. There have been 103 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 121 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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