more stats
4,101 ft
Distance
208 ft
Climb
-66 ft
Descent
00:15:56
Avg time
143 ft
Altitude change
394 ft
Altitude min
601 ft
Altitude max
394 ft
Altitude start
538 ft
Altitude end
3.5%
Grade
-14.6%
Grade max
27.6%
Grade min
2,671 ft
Distance climb
955 ft
Distance down
476 ft
Distance flat
00:15:56
Avg time

Macrocarpa Mill Rd Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
  • Riding Area
    Glenbervie Forest
    Whangarei
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Land Owner
    Whangarei Mountain Bike Club

Gravel road leading to a skid site, historically trail Ponga Drop could be found half way up on the right/north side.

there is a clay doubletrack at the very top that leads nowhere.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Macrocarpa Mill Rd Trail Reports

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Mar 11, 2024 @ 2:52pm
Mar 11, 2024
Someone has finally half heartedly partially shunted part of the tree partly off the road :roll:
Dec 18, 2023 @ 4:10pm
Dec 18, 2023
Tree still down couldn't be bothered clambering over it again
Nov 14, 2023 @ 5:19pm
Nov 14, 2023
Tree down just before Ponga Drop R.I.P. it's actually the top of a tree that snapped off and landed on the road... Heaps of leaners in that patch...
Oct 3, 2023 @ 4:04pm
Oct 3, 2023
Good condition, some massive pine trees look ready to fall over though... rough and loose at the very top
Jul 9, 2023 @ 7:39pm
Jul 9, 2023
Apart from a hideous possum saw no other issues all the way to the end
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Avg: 3.55 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Macrocarpa Mill Rd located?
      Macrocarpa Mill Rd is located in Glenbervie Forest, Whangarei, New Zealand. It is part of the Glenbervie Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -35.64018, 174.3763.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Macrocarpa Mill Rd?
      Macrocarpa Mill Rd has 208 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 66 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 394 ft to 601 ft.
      ▼ Is Macrocarpa Mill Rd a point to point trail?
      Macrocarpa Mill Rd is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ How long is Macrocarpa Mill Rd?
      Macrocarpa Mill Rd is 4,101 ft long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Macrocarpa Mill Rd?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Macrocarpa Mill Rd. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Macrocarpa Mill Rd?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Macrocarpa Mill Rd are:
      • December (1 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Macrocarpa Mill Rd? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Macrocarpa Mill Rd are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Macrocarpa Mill Rd?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 16 minutes to ride Macrocarpa Mill Rd. The trail is 4,101 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Macrocarpa Mill Rd?
      Macrocarpa Mill Rd is a moderately popular trail. There have been 83 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 72 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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