more stats
4,400 ft
Distance
-459 ft
Descent
00:03:54
Avg time
-459 ft
Altitude change
372 ft
Altitude min
831 ft
Altitude max
831 ft
Altitude start
371 ft
Altitude end
-10.4%
Grade
-31.7%
Grade max
-0.8%
Grade min
4,400 ft
Distance down
00:03:54
Avg time

MOW Rd Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
  • Riding Area
    Glenbervie Forest
    Whangarei
  • AKA
    Mower Rd
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Green (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Land Owner
    Whangarei Mountain Bike Club

Fairly steep windy gravel road that exits at Mower Road outside of the forest limits.

Signposted as MOW Rd

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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6 Months
  • 5 rides
  • 21 miles avg distance
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  • 17 rides
  • Last: Oct 11, 2026
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MOW Rd Trail Reports

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Nov 24, 2025 @ 11:49pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Nov 24, 2025
So much dog poo at the bottom now, it never used to be this bad, I counted more than 10 turds, what is wrong with people!? :mad5:
Jan 3, 2024 @ 8:04pm
Jan 3, 2024
Been graded and rolled recently-ish
Nov 11, 2023 @ 6:10pm
Nov 11, 2023
Aug 11, 2023 @ 5:59pm
Aug 11, 2023
Half of it smooth like lino the rest was cement slurry and potholes. Saw the most stoned looking tractor driver coming up as I went down
Mar 18, 2023 @ 7:58am
Mar 18, 2023
All clear, not even any rutting after all the rain
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Status:
on Nov 24, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 3.98 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to mow-rd trailhead (-35.617410, 174.302790)

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is MOW Rd located?
      MOW Rd is located in Glenbervie Forest, Whangarei, New Zealand. It is part of the Glenbervie Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -35.61741, 174.30279.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for MOW Rd?
      The trail has 459 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 372 ft to 831 ft.
      ▼ Is MOW Rd a point to point trail?
      MOW Rd is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ How long is MOW Rd?
      MOW Rd is 4,400 ft long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on MOW Rd?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on MOW Rd. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access MOW Rd? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to MOW Rd are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride MOW Rd?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride MOW Rd. The trail is 4,400 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is MOW Rd?
      MOW Rd is a very popular trail. There have been 101 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 109 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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