more stats
708 ft
Distance
6 ft
Climb
-25 ft
Descent
00:00:33
Avg time
-19 ft
Altitude change
318 ft
Altitude min
337 ft
Altitude max
337 ft
Altitude start
318 ft
Altitude end
-2.641%
Grade
-15.901%
Grade max
5.35%
Grade min
194 ft
Distance climb
414 ft
Distance down
100 ft
Distance flat
00:00:33
Avg time

Picnic Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Glenbervie Forest
    Whangarei
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #53290 in Mountain Biking
  • National Ranking
    #1,170 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
    Popular In Reverse
  • Land Owner
    Whangarei Mountain Bike Club

Short narrow trail just off Burma Road. A steep drop in through a short rutted section before it flattens out into a narrow trail before opening up just as it heads back to Burma Road.

Access Info

Off Burma Road (sign posted)

Tags
Picnic spot

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 13 miles average
6 Months
  • 15 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
All
  • 135 rides
  • Last: Oct 26, 2026
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Picnic Trail Reports

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Oct 10, 2025 @ 11:36am (Pacific/Auckland)
Oct 9, 2025
 Not as terrible as I was expecting, only the one mud hole at the start
Jan 8, 2024 @ 5:57pm
Jan 8, 2024
 Clear enough
Nov 16, 2023 @ 5:25pm
Nov 16, 2023
 Fully rideable but looking a bit unloved, does anyone else even ride it? When that new new track opposite the entrance is finished they will!
Sep 19, 2023 @ 5:38pm
Sep 19, 2023
 Mud at the start is so close to being gone, the rest is perfect
Sep 17, 2023 @ 5:20pm
Sep 17, 2023
 Wicked little trail this one, mud hole at the start is almost gone, almost
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on Oct 10, 2025
Variable
Avg: 3.79 (4 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Jul 15, 2022 @ 12:38am
      Jul 15, 2022
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      Routes with this trail

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Picnic located?
      Picnic is located in Glenbervie Forest, Whangarei, New Zealand. It is part of the Glenbervie Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -35.65749, 174.34256.
      ▼ How hard is Picnic?
      Picnic is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 2.641%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Picnic?
      Picnic has 6 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 25 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 318 ft to 337 ft.
      ▼ Is Picnic a point to point trail?
      Yes, Picnic is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Picnic?
      Picnic is 708 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Picnic?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Picnic. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Picnic?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Picnic are:
      • March (12 activities)
      • January (11 activities)
      • June (10 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Picnic? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Picnic are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Picnic?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Picnic. The trail is 708 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Picnic?
      Picnic is a very popular trail. There have been 1,125 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,468 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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