more stats
1,122 ft
Distance
6 ft
Climb
-130 ft
Descent
00:02:11
Avg time
-124 ft
Altitude change
533 ft
Altitude min
663 ft
Altitude max
663 ft
Altitude start
538 ft
Altitude end
-11%
Grade
-40.2%
Grade max
3.5%
Grade min
39 ft
Distance climb
988 ft
Distance down
98 ft
Distance flat
00:02:11
Avg time

Frog Rd Track Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Glenbervie Forest
    Whangarei
  • AKA
    Smugglers Run
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #97638 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #40607 in Trail Running
    • #120146 in Hiking
    • #41628 in Horseback
  • National Ranking
    #2,227 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand [+]
    • #991 in Trail Running
    • #1,692 in Hiking
    • #128 in Horseback
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Land Owner
    Whangarei Mountain Bike Club

Historically trail Smugglers Run was located here but it was destroyed during forestry operations in approx 2017, only remnants of the trail exist now in 2023, it remains popular with pedestrians.

Access Info

There is a large pile of logging slash at the top and the bottom of this trail to negotiate.

Tags

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 5 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 25 rides
  • Last: Oct 10, 2026
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Frog Rd Track Trail Reports

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Feb 27, 2026 @ 11:59am (Pacific/Auckland)
Feb 26, 2026
Nov 24, 2025 @ 11:49pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Nov 24, 2025
Some preemptive spraying would be a good idea before the gorse takes over again, it's such a fast trail that anything spiky is guaranteed to suck...
Oct 12, 2025 @ 11:11am (Pacific/Auckland)
Oct 11, 2025
Wrecked by horses, no longer singletrack, pug marks and trail braiding etc
Mar 22, 2025 @ 3:09pm
Mar 22, 2025
This is no longer a 'trail' it's been cleared by the forestry guys [?!] And driven on, just a clay 4x4 track now, you can make out the trail in...
Feb 1, 2024 @ 7:40pm
Feb 1, 2024
While technically yes this is clear there are actually quite a few annoying bits of gorse sticking out to wreck your knuckles
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on Feb 27, 2026
Dry
Avg: 3.84 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      FYI this is how popular it is with pedestrians

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Frog Rd Track located?
      Frog Rd Track is located in Glenbervie Forest, Whangarei, New Zealand. It is part of the Glenbervie Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -35.64029, 174.32236.
      ▼ How hard is Frog Rd Track?
      Frog Rd Track is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 11%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Frog Rd Track?
      Frog Rd Track has 6 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 130 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 533 ft to 663 ft.
      ▼ Is Frog Rd Track a point to point trail?
      Yes, Frog Rd Track is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Frog Rd Track?
      Frog Rd Track is 1,122 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Frog Rd Track?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Frog Rd Track. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Frog Rd Track?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Frog Rd Track are:
      • March (2 activities)
      • May (1 activities)
      • June (1 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Frog Rd Track? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Frog Rd Track are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Frog Rd Track?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Frog Rd Track. The trail is 1,122 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Frog Rd Track?
      Frog Rd Track is a very popular trail. There have been 286 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 204 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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