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2,356 ft
Distance
32 ft
Climb
-41 ft
Descent
00:05:27
Avg time
-10 ft
Altitude change
449 ft
Altitude min
491 ft
Altitude max
459 ft
Altitude start
449 ft
Altitude end
-0.4%
Grade
-15.9%
Grade max
8.4%
Grade min
856 ft
Distance climb
889 ft
Distance down
607 ft
Distance flat
00:05:27
Avg time

Shoelace Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Glenbervie Forest
    Whangarei
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking heatmap
  • Global Ranking
    #83016 in Mountain Biking
  • National Ranking
    #1,856 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Land Owner
    Whangarei Mountain Bike Club

A nice easy loop that comes out onto Bluff trail after all the steep and gnarly stuff.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 0 rides
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6 Months
  • 3 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
All
  • 49 rides
  • Last: Oct 29, 2026
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Shoelace Trail Reports

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Oct 30, 2026 @ 11:13am (Pacific/Auckland)
Oct 29, 2026
 Some new bridges and stuff, big muddy area has been fixed, why not log your efforts in here so we can give you some credit. Whoever you are,...
Mar 20, 2026 @ 4:26pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Mar 19, 2026
 Mains Rd end has had a spray, 17th March
Mar 20, 2026 @ 11:55am (Pacific/Auckland)
Mar 19, 2026
 Clear and fast now, no mud at all either
Mar 6, 2026 @ 2:26pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Mar 5, 2026
trees have been cleared
Feb 27, 2026 @ 11:59am (Pacific/Auckland)
Feb 26, 2026
 2 big trees down just after the wooden planks [on the ground] at the uphill section to PITM, needs an 18v Makita chainsaw and a mighty warrior to...
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on Oct 30, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.88 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      1 Review & Comments

      Jofan
      Nice easy trail with a few narrow bridges

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Shoelace located?
      Shoelace is located in Glenbervie Forest, Whangarei, New Zealand. It is part of the Glenbervie Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -35.65434, 174.34838.
      ▼ How hard is Shoelace?
      Shoelace is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Shoelace?
      Shoelace has 32 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 41 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 449 ft to 491 ft.
      ▼ Is Shoelace a point to point trail?
      Shoelace is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Shoelace?
      Shoelace is 2,356 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Shoelace?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Shoelace. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Shoelace? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Shoelace are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Shoelace?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Shoelace. The trail is 2,356 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Shoelace?
      Shoelace is a very popular trail. There have been 225 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 246 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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