This trail is permanently closed/decommissioned
more stats
1,778 ft
Distance
8 ft
Climb
-168 ft
Descent
00:12:15
Avg time
-161 ft
Altitude change
406 ft
Altitude min
568 ft
Altitude max
568 ft
Altitude start
407 ft
Altitude end
-9.1%
Grade
-28.9%
Grade max
4%
Grade min
154 ft
Distance climb
1,476 ft
Distance down
144 ft
Distance flat
00:12:15
Avg time

Ponga Drop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Glenbervie Forest
    Whangarei
  • Difficulty Rating
    Advanced Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Advanced (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop
  • Land Owner
    Whangarei Mountain Bike Club

Starts in the clearcut then cuts back to the right off the ridge. From there it gets narrow, off-camber in places and has a couple of fun steep drop-offs to keep you on your toes

Access Info

Starts near the top of Macrocarpa Mill Road at the Ponga Drop sign, ends on River Road Skid 2

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • Last: Apr 5, 2023
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Ponga Drop Trail Reports

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Aug 22, 2025 @ 10:45pm
Aug 22, 2025
Jun 27, 2024 @ 6:00pm
Jun 27, 2024
Oct 3, 2023 @ 4:04pm
Oct 3, 2023
 The sign is now gone, assume it's "officially closed" but without a report who knows, I could see loads of big trees from the road in the throes...
Sep 17, 2023 @ 5:20pm
Sep 17, 2023
 Multiple trees down, debris everywhere, new trees down since last time too. It's over.
Apr 4, 2023 @ 8:55am
Apr 4, 2023
 Unrideable mess - avoid, the annoying thing here is I can see people have been through but NOBODY HAS SAID ANYTHING! That's a massive fail.
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on Aug 22, 2025
Avg: 3.7 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to ponga-drop trailhead (-35.635580, 174.374030)
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      1 Review & Comments

      Tijuan
      Track is not accessible, forest has recently been harvested. Still walked down to the ridge and reached the track down right from the ridge. Should be closed until cleared.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Ponga Drop located?
      Ponga Drop is located in Glenbervie Forest, Whangarei, New Zealand. It is part of the Glenbervie Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -35.63558, 174.37403.
      ▼ How hard is Ponga Drop?
      Ponga Drop is rated as Advanced difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 9.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Ponga Drop?
      Ponga Drop has 8 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 168 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 406 ft to 568 ft.
      ▼ How long is Ponga Drop?
      Ponga Drop is 1,778 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Ponga Drop?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Ponga Drop. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Ponga Drop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Ponga Drop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Ponga Drop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 10 minutes to ride Ponga Drop. The trail is 1,778 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Ponga Drop?
      Ponga Drop is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 44 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 34 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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