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1.2 miles
Distance
358 ft
Climb
-78 ft
Descent
00:09:59
Avg time
280 ft
Altitude change
342 ft
Altitude min
673 ft
Altitude max
342 ft
Altitude start
623 ft
Altitude end
4.4%
Grade
-14.5%
Grade max
41.8%
Grade min
4,265 ft
Distance climb
1,601 ft
Distance down
522 ft
Distance flat
00:09:59
Avg time

Waitangi Rd Details

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

One of two roads called Waitangi Road, the other is named Waitangi Rd West on TrailForks to avoid confusion but the signs just say Waitangi Rd on both.

The eastern end between Stick Rd and River Rd is very steep at over 20% grade.

Trails Waitangi Track and Afraidium can be found up here.

Historically trail Ward 0 Point 5 could be found here too.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 17 miles avg distance
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May 15, 2025 @ 11:01am
May 15, 2025
 Really loose gravel but climbable at least
Mar 30, 2024 @ 2:48pm
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Feb 3, 2024 @ 8:22pm
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Jan 27, 2024 @ 7:14pm
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Jan 23, 2024 @ 7:24pm
Jan 23, 2024
 The far north end by Afradium has heaps of forestry activity right now
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        Directions to waitangi-rd trailhead (-35.645050, 174.363690)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Waitangi Rd

        ▼ Where is Waitangi Rd located?
        Waitangi Rd is located in Glenbervie Forest, Whangarei, New Zealand. It is part of the Glenbervie Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -35.64505, 174.36369.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Waitangi Rd?
        Waitangi Rd has 358 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 78 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 342 ft to 673 ft.
        ▼ How long is Waitangi Rd?
        Waitangi Rd is 1.2 miles long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Waitangi Rd?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on Waitangi Rd. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Waitangi Rd?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Waitangi Rd are:
        • December (3 activities)
        • March (2 activities)
        • November (1 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Waitangi Rd? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Waitangi Rd are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Waitangi Rd?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 10 minutes to ride Waitangi Rd. The trail is 1.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Waitangi Rd?
        Waitangi Rd is a very popular trail. There have been 155 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 142 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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