more stats
6.2 miles
Distance
675 ft
Climb
-624 ft
Descent
00:35:37
Avg time
51 ft
Altitude change
363 ft
Altitude min
706 ft
Altitude max
363 ft
Altitude start
413 ft
Altitude end
0.2%
Grade
-33.8%
Grade max
21.5%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
1,896 ft
Distance flat
00:35:37
Avg time

Mains Rd Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Glenbervie Forest
    Whangarei
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    XC, Adaptive MTB, Gravel
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Land Owner
    Whangarei Mountain Bike Club

10k long gravel road connecting Glenbervie HQ to the Kauri main road gate on Vinegar Hill Road.

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Bridges

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 38 miles average
6 Months
  • 35 rides
  • 19 miles avg distance
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  • 210 rides
  • Last: Oct 16, 2026
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Mains Rd Trail Reports

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Nov 23, 2025 @ 12:34pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Nov 22, 2025
This will be closed next Sunday 30th for the annual hill climb! Car club thing, gnarly - see photo of signboard
Nov 16, 2025 @ 11:38am (Pacific/Auckland)
Nov 15, 2025
All clear now
Nov 11, 2025 @ 11:21am (Pacific/Auckland)
Nov 10, 2025
Decent sized tree down maybe half way up the first hill from HQ, forestry guys notified
Oct 22, 2024 @ 1:48pm
Oct 22, 2024
Jun 8, 2024 @ 4:57pm
Jun 8, 2024
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Status:
on Nov 23, 2025
Variable
Avg: 3.84 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to mains-rd trailhead (-35.655630, 174.345540)

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Mains Rd located?
      Mains Rd is located in Glenbervie Forest, Whangarei, New Zealand. It is part of the Glenbervie Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -35.65563, 174.34554.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Mains Rd?
      Mains Rd has 675 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 624 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 363 ft to 706 ft.
      ▼ How long is Mains Rd?
      Mains Rd is 6.2 miles long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Mains Rd?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Mains Rd. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Mains Rd? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Mains Rd are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Mains Rd?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 36 minutes to ride Mains Rd. The trail is 6.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Mains Rd?
      Mains Rd is a very popular trail. There have been 397 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 401 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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