more stats
1,161 ft
Distance
33 ft
Climb
-54 ft
Descent
687 ft
High Point
-21 ft
Altitude change
631 ft
Altitude min
681 ft
Altitude start
659 ft
Altitude end
-1.8%
Grade
-21.5%
Grade max
21%
Grade min
518 ft
Distance climb
502 ft
Distance down
102 ft
Distance flat

Arthur's Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Ashley Forest
    Rangiora
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #215025 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #98246 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only[+]
    • Downhill Only for E-Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Jump
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2024
  • Land Owner
    Matariki Forests

One of the newer tracks in the Ashley Forest. It's relatively short but fun, flowy single track with some small jumps, berms and hips. Climb back up to Mt Grey Rd on the Courtney Rd access road.

Access Info

Forest permit required to access Ashley Forest trails.
Supplied when joining the North Canterbury Cycling Club. Visit www.nccc.co.nz or find us on Hivepass.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 59 rides
  • Last: Sep 16, 2026
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Arthur's Trail Reports

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Sep 19, 2026 @ 9:43am (Pacific/Auckland)
Sep 18, 2026
 reporter Ashley Forest single tracks closed for approximately 6-8 weeks for harvesting. Please respect this closure.
Aug 15, 2026 @ 1:29pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Aug 14, 2026
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Nov 6, 2025 @ 9:37pm (Pacific/Auckland)
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Sep 25, 2025 @ 6:31pm (Pacific/Auckland)
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Apr 6, 2025
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Arthur's located?
      Arthur's is located in Ashley Forest, Rangiora, New Zealand. It is part of the Ashley Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -43.23832, 172.58024.
      ▼ How hard is Arthur's?
      Arthur's is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Arthur's?
      Arthur's has 33 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 54 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 631 ft to 687 ft.
      ▼ Is Arthur's a point to point trail?
      Yes, Arthur's is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Arthur's?
      Arthur's is 1,161 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Arthur's?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Arthur's. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Arthur's? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Arthur's are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How busy is Arthur's?
      Arthur's is a very popular trail. There have been 205 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 284 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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