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2,782 ft
Distance
-296 ft
Descent
00:06:06
Avg time
-298 ft
Altitude change
362 ft
Altitude min
659 ft
Altitude max
659 ft
Altitude start
361 ft
Altitude end
-10.7%
Grade
-20.6%
Grade max
-4.1%
Grade min
2,782 ft
Distance down
00:06:06
Avg time

Tin Bum Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Glenbervie Forest
    Whangarei
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Proline (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #80168 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #149197 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #1,783 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand [+]
    • #2,637 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Whangarei Mountain Bike Club

Grade 4 in the dry, Grade 5 in the wet
Steep drop-in at the top looks worse than it is (unless it's wet!!), the rest of the trail is mostly steep-but-flowy with a couple of more technical rutted sections. Pretty easy in the dry, slippery and challenging in the wet.

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 4 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
All
  • 46 rides
  • Last: Oct 23, 2026
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Tin Bum Trail Reports

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Apr 17, 2026 @ 3:52pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Apr 16, 2026
Apr 14, 2026 @ 5:53pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Apr 13, 2026
Trees down on lower Tin-Bum/Grumpy Dwarf
Dec 9, 2025 @ 1:53pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Dec 8, 2025
Getting a bit overgrown with grass but rode well enough, not sure what the story is with the half arsed attempt at a jump
Oct 23, 2025 @ 10:54pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Oct 23, 2025
Fair bit of debris on the trail, some nasty stuff at the top I moved before someone loses an eye. Someone has built jumps on the fast bit?...
Apr 1, 2025 @ 2:12pm
Apr 1, 2025
I was prepared to remove that hanging vine but someone else has done it, cool. Rode well all the way
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Status:
on Apr 17, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.19 (4 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to tin-bum trailhead (-35.649520, 174.338140)

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      Jan 12, 2022 @ 12:45pm
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      Apr 13, 2026 @ 10:55pm
      Apr 13, 2026

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      2 Reviews & Comments

      louisas
      Apart from the first steep feature, it's a fairly standard , easy grade 4 unless wet due to continuous slope.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Tin Bum located?
      Tin Bum is located in Glenbervie Forest, Whangarei, New Zealand. It is part of the Glenbervie Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -35.64952, 174.33814.
      ▼ How hard is Tin Bum?
      Tin Bum is rated as Advanced difficulty. The average grade is 10.7%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Tin Bum?
      The trail has 296 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 362 ft to 659 ft.
      ▼ Is Tin Bum a point to point trail?
      Tin Bum is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Tin Bum?
      Tin Bum is 2,782 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Tin Bum?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Tin Bum. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Tin Bum?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Tin Bum are:
      • January (7 activities)
      • June (3 activities)
      • October (3 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Tin Bum? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Tin Bum are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Tin Bum?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Tin Bum. The trail is 2,782 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Tin Bum?
      Tin Bum is a moderately popular trail. There have been 240 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 222 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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