more stats
2,385 ft
Distance
28 ft
Climb
-202 ft
Descent
00:06:50
Avg time
-175 ft
Altitude change
455 ft
Altitude min
656 ft
Altitude max
630 ft
Altitude start
456 ft
Altitude end
-7.3%
Grade
-39.1%
Grade max
13.1%
Grade min
358 ft
Distance climb
1,696 ft
Distance down
331 ft
Distance flat
00:06:50
Avg time

Grumpy Dwarf Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Glenbervie Forest
    Whangarei
  • Difficulty Rating
    Advanced Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Red (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #73198 in Mountain Biking
  • National Ranking
    #1,611 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge, Ladder Bridge
  • Year Opened
    2018
  • Land Owner
    Whangarei Mountain Bike Club

Starts with a short, rooty and windy climb, features some steep sections that require a run-up, mostly flowy but somewhat technical.

Watch out for narrow bridges

Meets up with the bottom of Tin Bum then exits onto Burma Rd near the end of Picnic.

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BridgesFlowyRootySkinnies

Trail Supporters

  • trailtroll
    Builder

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 2 rides
  • 5 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Aug 15, 2026
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Grumpy Dwarf Trail Reports

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Apr 17, 2026 @ 3:52pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Apr 16, 2026
 Trees removed
Mar 20, 2026 @ 4:31pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Mar 19, 2026
 From the bridge to exit has been groomed and sprayed
Feb 27, 2026 @ 11:59am (Pacific/Auckland)
Feb 26, 2026
 Trail has been clear for a while but a "comment" was made rather than updating the status, currently riding well.
Jan 24, 2026 @ 4:43pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Jan 23, 2026
 Bridge damaged, and trees down
Dec 9, 2025 @ 1:53pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Dec 8, 2025
 Sincerely annoying mud hole at the bottom made worse by motorbikes :[
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Status:
on Apr 17, 2026
Dry
Avg: 4.19 (4 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      1 Review & Comments

      mizzley mizzley
      Just realised the sign actually says "Grumphy Dwarf" [sic]

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Grumpy Dwarf located?
      Grumpy Dwarf is located in Glenbervie Forest, Whangarei, New Zealand. It is part of the Glenbervie Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -35.64984, 174.34198.
      ▼ How hard is Grumpy Dwarf?
      Grumpy Dwarf is rated as Advanced difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 7.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Grumpy Dwarf?
      Grumpy Dwarf has 28 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 202 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 455 ft to 656 ft.
      ▼ How long is Grumpy Dwarf?
      Grumpy Dwarf is 2,385 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Grumpy Dwarf?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Grumpy Dwarf. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Grumpy Dwarf? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Grumpy Dwarf are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Grumpy Dwarf?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Grumpy Dwarf. The trail is 2,385 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Grumpy Dwarf?
      Grumpy Dwarf is a moderately popular trail. There have been 307 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 316 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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