more stats
823 ft
Distance
5 ft
Climb
-6 ft
Descent
00:01:50
Avg time
348 ft
Altitude min
354 ft
Altitude max
349 ft
Altitude start
348 ft
Altitude end
-3.9%
Grade max
3.6%
Grade min
240 ft
Distance climb
207 ft
Distance down
348 ft
Distance flat
00:01:50
Avg time

Side Effect Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Glenbervie Forest
    Whangarei
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #72690 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #22897 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #1,605 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand [+]
    • #482 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge
  • Year Opened
    2020
  • Land Owner
    Whangarei Mountain Bike Club

A new alternative detour on Just Keeps Going, slightly longer than the original route, starts and finishes on the trail.

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BridgesFaint trail

Trail Supporters

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 0 rides
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6 Months
  • 2 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 19 rides
  • Last: Aug 1, 2026
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Side Effect Trail Reports

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Mar 20, 2026 @ 11:55am (Pacific/Auckland)
Mar 19, 2026
 Needs more riders to keep it ridden in but clear
Nov 7, 2025 @ 12:24pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Nov 6, 2025
 Clear probably but hard to see where to go
Oct 19, 2023 @ 6:27pm
Oct 19, 2023
 Losing its definition, needs way more traffic
Aug 24, 2023 @ 7:26pm
Aug 24, 2023
 Wet but rideable and until JKG is sorted should be ridden more
Apr 23, 2023 @ 9:12am
Apr 23, 2023
 Rode it in both directions for the first time, everything seemed fine
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Status:
on Mar 20, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.98 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      1 Review & Comments

      crayz77
      Fun addition to Just keeps going with a couple of fun banks. Worth the diversion.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Side Effect located?
      Side Effect is located in Glenbervie Forest, Whangarei, New Zealand. It is part of the Glenbervie Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -35.64406, 174.36529.
      ▼ How hard is Side Effect?
      Side Effect is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Side Effect?
      Side Effect has 5 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 6 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 348 ft to 354 ft.
      ▼ Is Side Effect a point to point trail?
      Yes, Side Effect is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Side Effect?
      Side Effect is 823 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Side Effect?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Side Effect. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Side Effect?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Side Effect are:
      • January (6 activities)
      • August (2 activities)
      • November (2 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Side Effect? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Side Effect are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Side Effect?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Side Effect. The trail is 823 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Side Effect?
      Side Effect is a very popular trail. There have been 94 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 113 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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