more stats
1.7 miles
Distance
253 ft
Climb
-500 ft
Descent
00:19:00
Avg time
-248 ft
Altitude change
720 ft
Altitude min
968 ft
Altitude max
968 ft
Altitude start
722 ft
Altitude end
-2.8%
Grade
-53.3%
Grade max
45.6%
Grade min
3,031 ft
Distance climb
5,069 ft
Distance down
846 ft
Distance flat
00:19:00
Avg time

Trapper Track Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Glenbervie Forest
    Whangarei
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 40 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #28440 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #124837 in Trail Running
    • #261948 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #621 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand [+]
    • #2,037 in Trail Running
    • #2,847 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Wilderness Trail
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Land Owner
    Whangarei Mountain Bike Club

Access road for pest control trappers.

better ridden east to west

starts near at the first hairpin on George Rd, passes the end of Native trail, then exits onto Marua Rd East via a clay skid through clearcut.

Tags
Faint trail

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 22 miles average
6 Months
  • 1 rides
  • 22 miles avg distance
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  • 9 rides
  • Last: Oct 21, 2026
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Trapper Track Trail Reports

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Oct 22, 2026 @ 11:57am (Pacific/Auckland)
Oct 21, 2026
As per always loads of trail debris, trees down etc quad bike [pest control] has been through and ripped it up too, loads of face thwackers
Nov 1, 2025 @ 10:15am (Pacific/Auckland)
Oct 31, 2025
For posterity - pest control guys went through today and it's a bit of a mess, trees over, gorse etc + loads of low ponga branches. Report...
Oct 21, 2025 @ 11:08am (Pacific/Auckland)
Oct 20, 2025
Loads of trail debris, some quite big trees etc but at least the gorse at the east end/top has been stripped away! This report excludes the...
Jan 13, 2025 @ 12:40pm
Jan 13, 2025
7.5 hour round trip carrying hand tools all the way, I removed all the fallen branches [really dangerous when wet] and trees and derailleur killer...
Jan 29, 2024 @ 8:56pm
Jan 29, 2024
Pest control company confirmed via phone call it's ok to enter [now] debris and branches all over the show as per usual, semi rideable
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Status:
on Oct 22, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.98 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      1 Review & Comments

      louisas
      Surprisingly difficult mainly due to the terrain, roots and soft surface.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Trapper Track located?
      Trapper Track is located in Glenbervie Forest, Whangarei, New Zealand. It is part of the Glenbervie Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -35.60995, 174.38472.
      ▼ How hard is Trapper Track?
      Trapper Track is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 2.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Trapper Track?
      Trapper Track has 253 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 500 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 720 ft to 968 ft.
      ▼ Is Trapper Track a point to point trail?
      Trapper Track is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is wilderness trail.
      ▼ How long is Trapper Track?
      Trapper Track is 1.7 miles long. The trail type is wilderness trail.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Trapper Track?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Trapper Track. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Trapper Track?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Trapper Track are:
      • January (2 activities)
      • February (1 activities)
      • October (1 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Trapper Track? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Trapper Track are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Trapper Track?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 19 minutes to ride Trapper Track. The trail is 1.7 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Trapper Track?
      Trapper Track is a moderately popular trail. There have been 20 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 22 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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