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768 ft
Distance
22 ft
Climb
-15 ft
Descent
00:03:54
Avg time
8 ft
Altitude change
829 ft
Altitude min
851 ft
Altitude max
829 ft
Altitude start
837 ft
Altitude end
1%
Grade
-11.3%
Grade max
15.9%
Grade min
466 ft
Distance climb
240 ft
Distance down
66 ft
Distance flat
00:03:54
Avg time

Saddle Rd Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Glenbervie Forest
    Whangarei
  • Difficulty Rating
    Secondary Access Road/Trail Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 40 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    XC, Adaptive MTB, Gravel
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Land Owner
    Whangarei Mountain Bike Club

Short and fairly steep at either end, trail Bone Garden can be found half way down on the north side.

there is a Bone Garden sign at the corner of Quarry Rd and Saddle Rd.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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6 Months
  • 11 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 87 rides
  • Last: Aug 15, 2026
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Saddle Rd Trail Reports

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Oct 22, 2024 @ 1:48pm
Oct 22, 2024
Jun 23, 2024 @ 12:41am
Jun 23, 2024
Feb 5, 2024 @ 7:45pm
Feb 5, 2024
 Clear to Bone Garden, a bit weird with no trees above though
Sep 19, 2023 @ 5:38pm
Sep 19, 2023
 Clear now, a digger or tracked vehicle has pushed all the trees out of the way as far as BG at least
Sep 10, 2023 @ 12:39am
Sep 10, 2023
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on Oct 22, 2024
Ideal
Avg: 3.84 (1 votes)
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        Directions to saddle-rd trailhead (-35.638170, 174.353880)
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        Enduro 2019
        11 miles • 1,546 ft • 27 • Loop •
        The 2019 enduro course that replaced the maraetai event.
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Saddle Rd

        ▼ Where is Saddle Rd located?
        Saddle Rd is located in Glenbervie Forest, Whangarei, New Zealand. It is part of the Glenbervie Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -35.63817, 174.35388.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Saddle Rd?
        Saddle Rd has 22 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 15 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 829 ft to 851 ft.
        ▼ How long is Saddle Rd?
        Saddle Rd is 768 ft long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Saddle Rd?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on Saddle Rd. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Saddle Rd?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Saddle Rd are:
        • December (2 activities)
        • January (2 activities)
        • September (1 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Saddle Rd? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Saddle Rd are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Saddle Rd?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Saddle Rd. The trail is 768 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Saddle Rd?
        Saddle Rd is a very popular trail. There have been 367 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 319 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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