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2,064 ft
Distance
42 ft
Climb
-154 ft
Descent
00:05:58
Avg time
-113 ft
Altitude change
461 ft
Altitude min
574 ft
Altitude max
574 ft
Altitude start
463 ft
Altitude end
-5.5%
Grade
-37.6%
Grade max
19.2%
Grade min
374 ft
Distance climb
1,352 ft
Distance down
282 ft
Distance flat
00:05:58
Avg time

Douglas Drop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Glenbervie Forest
    Whangarei
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #56665 in Mountain Biking
  • National Ranking
    #1,250 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, XC
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Bridge
  • Land Owner
    Whangarei Mountain Bike Club

Short cross country/downhill trail.

Skinny/bridge at the end at Firewood Rd.

Access Info

Starts approx 1/3 way up on right, or 2/3's down Firewood Rd on the left/east.

Tags
BermsBridgesSkinnies
Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 6 miles avg distance
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  • 52 rides
  • Last: Sep 5, 2026
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Douglas Drop Trail Reports

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Feb 27, 2026 @ 11:59am (Pacific/Auckland)
Feb 26, 2026
The bottom right hand corner continues to need a cut back, the rest is fine
Jan 7, 2026 @ 12:04pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Jan 6, 2026
Loads of debris and needs a trim at the bottom but rode well
Jan 1, 2026 @ 1:02pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Dec 31, 2025
Motorbike damage
Dec 9, 2025 @ 1:53pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Dec 8, 2025
Horse damage again grrr
Nov 18, 2025 @ 12:03pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Nov 17, 2025
Rode it 6 times but it got a bit sketchy in the rain so called it quits. Kicked a few sticks etc off, horse damage here too sadly :deadhorse:
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on Feb 27, 2026
Dry
Avg: 3.99 (4 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      2 Reviews & Comments

      louisas
      Fun little grade 3. Quite simple, only harder parts is one tight switchback with a cliff to the side
      crayz77
      Great little addition to run into shoelace. Starts with a moderately steep but smooth decent, with a small pinch climb/bump in the middle to catch out first timers out.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Douglas Drop located?
      Douglas Drop is located in Glenbervie Forest, Whangarei, New Zealand. It is part of the Glenbervie Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -35.65279, 174.35022.
      ▼ How hard is Douglas Drop?
      Douglas Drop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 5.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Douglas Drop?
      Douglas Drop has 42 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 154 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 461 ft to 574 ft.
      ▼ How long is Douglas Drop?
      Douglas Drop is 2,064 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Douglas Drop?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Douglas Drop. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Douglas Drop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Douglas Drop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Douglas Drop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Douglas Drop. The trail is 2,064 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Douglas Drop?
      Douglas Drop is a very popular trail. There have been 180 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 291 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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