more stats
577 ft
Distance
16 ft
Climb
00:02:12
Avg time
17 ft
Altitude change
344 ft
Altitude min
361 ft
Altitude max
344 ft
Altitude start
361 ft
Altitude end
2.9%
Grade
12%
Grade min
361 ft
Distance climb
36 ft
Distance down
92 ft
Distance flat
00:02:12
Avg time

Needle-Eye Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
  • Riding Area
    Glenbervie Forest
    Whangarei
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #83432 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #114322 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat, Gravel
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge, Skinny
  • Year Opened
    2020
  • Land Owner
    Whangarei Mountain Bike Club

Just a little diversion off Just Keeps Going

Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 0 rides
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6 Months
  • 5 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
All
  • 34 rides
  • Last: Sep 5, 2026
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Needle-Eye Trail Reports

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Apr 17, 2026 @ 3:54pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Apr 16, 2026
 Trees removed
Mar 20, 2026 @ 11:55am (Pacific/Auckland)
Mar 19, 2026
 Clear but more tyres would keep it visible
Nov 7, 2025 @ 12:24pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Nov 6, 2025
 Technically it's clear per se but quite hard to see where to go...
Oct 19, 2023 @ 6:27pm
Oct 19, 2023
 Losing its definition, needs way more traffic
Aug 24, 2023 @ 7:26pm
Aug 24, 2023
 Rideable but nobody seems to ride it so it's losing definition same as Side Effect, bit of a waste
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Status:
on Apr 17, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.84 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Needle-Eye located?
      Needle-Eye is located in Glenbervie Forest, Whangarei, New Zealand. It is part of the Glenbervie Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -35.64259, 174.36565.
      ▼ How hard is Needle-Eye?
      Needle-Eye is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Needle-Eye?
      Needle-Eye has 16 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 344 ft to 361 ft.
      ▼ Is Needle-Eye a point to point trail?
      Yes, Needle-Eye is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Needle-Eye?
      Needle-Eye is 577 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Needle-Eye?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Needle-Eye. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Needle-Eye? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Needle-Eye are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Needle-Eye?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Needle-Eye. The trail is 577 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Needle-Eye?
      Needle-Eye is a very popular trail. There have been 182 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 208 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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