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7.8 miles
Distance
1,489 ft
Climb
-1,343 ft
Descent
00:47:11
Avg time
147 ft
Altitude change
102 ft
Altitude min
718 ft
Altitude max
386 ft
Altitude start
535 ft
Altitude end
0.4%
Grade
-42.9%
Grade max
42.4%
Grade min
4 miles
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
3,999 ft
Distance flat
00:47:11
Avg time
River Rd Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Gravel Bike
- Adaptive Bike
- Winter Fat Bike
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Riding AreaGlenbervie Forest
Whangarei -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlue (1 vote)
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Local Popularity90 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in Winter Fat Biking
- 5 in Adaptive Biking
- 5 in Gravel Biking
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Trail TypeDirt/Gravel Road
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Bike TypeAM, XC, Fat, Adaptive MTB, CX, Gravel
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DirectionBoth Directions[+]
- Both Directions for Gravel Biking
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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TTFs on TrailBridge
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Land OwnerWhangarei Mountain Bike Club
Fairly long and undulating gravel road, multiple trails can be accessed via this road.
Features some steep road sections and the longest single descent/climb in the forest [on one road] - between Look Out Rd and the Big concrete bridge.
Access Info
Starts at the main entrance near forestry HQ, note the signage as you enter for access times/restrictions.
Adaptive Bike Info
aMTB Green Rating: Beginner features and moderate terrain.
Some steep sections but is a gravel road all the way.
the gate near HQ is usually closed so entry for accessible 'vehicles' may be limited.
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Recent Activity on Trail
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6 Months
- 16 rides
- 18 miles avg distance
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- 91 rides
- Last: Aug 18, 2026
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