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7.8 miles
Distance
1,489 ft
Climb
-1,343 ft
Descent
00:47:11
Avg time
147 ft
Altitude change
102 ft
Altitude min
718 ft
Altitude max
386 ft
Altitude start
535 ft
Altitude end
0.4%
Grade
-42.9%
Grade max
42.4%
Grade min
4 miles
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
3,999 ft
Distance flat
00:47:11
Avg time
River Rd Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Gravel Bike
- Adaptive Bike
- Winter Fat Bike
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Riding AreaGlenbervie Forest
Whangarei -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlue (1 vote)
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Local Popularity90 in Mountain Biking
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Trail TypeDirt/Gravel Road
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Bike TypeAM, XC, Fat, Adaptive MTB, CX, Gravel
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DirectionBoth Directions[+]
- Both Directions for Gravel Biking
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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TTFs on TrailBridge
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Land OwnerWhangarei Mountain Bike Club
Fairly long and undulating gravel road, multiple trails can be accessed via this road.
Features some steep road sections and the longest single descent/climb in the forest [on one road] - between Look Out Rd and the Big concrete bridge.
Access Info
Starts at the main entrance near forestry HQ, note the signage as you enter for access times/restrictions.
Adaptive Bike Info
aMTB Green Rating: Beginner features and moderate terrain.
Some steep sections but is a gravel road all the way.
the gate near HQ is usually closed so entry for accessible 'vehicles' may be limited.
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Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 1 rides
- 20 miles average
6 Months
- 24 rides
- 19 miles avg distance
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- 86 rides
- Last: Jun 19, 2026
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Directions to river-rd trailhead
(-35.655860, 174.346620)
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Frequently Asked Questions About River Rd
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Where is River Rd located?
River Rd is located in Glenbervie Forest, Whangarei, New Zealand. It is part of the Glenbervie Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -35.65586, 174.34662.
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What is the elevation gain for River Rd?
River Rd has 1,489 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 1,343 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 102 ft to 718 ft.
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Is River Rd a point to point trail?
River Rd is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
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How long is River Rd?
River Rd is 7.8 miles long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
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