more stats
853 ft
Distance
3 ft
Climb
-123 ft
Descent
00:01:01
Avg time
-120 ft
Altitude change
517 ft
Altitude min
640 ft
Altitude max
640 ft
Altitude start
518 ft
Altitude end
-14.1%
Grade
-40.8%
Grade max
4.8%
Grade min
56 ft
Distance climb
682 ft
Distance down
118 ft
Distance flat
00:01:01
Avg time

Bottom Flow Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Ashley Forest
    Rangiora
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #11989 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #27199 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #236 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand [+]
    • #607 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Downhill Only for E-Biking
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Matariki Forests

Fun intermediate technical downhill track. A good place to start when you want to try a more challenging techical track.

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.

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 16 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 144 rides
  • Last: Sep 12, 2026
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Bottom Flow 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 @ 12:10pm (Pacific/Auckland)
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on Sep 19, 2026
Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Bottom Flow located?
      Bottom Flow is located in Ashley Forest, Rangiora, New Zealand. It is part of the Ashley Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -43.23485, 172.57999.
      ▼ How hard is Bottom Flow?
      Bottom Flow is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 14.1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Bottom Flow?
      Bottom Flow has 3 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 123 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 517 ft to 640 ft.
      ▼ Is Bottom Flow a point to point trail?
      Yes, Bottom Flow is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Bottom Flow?
      Bottom Flow is 853 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Bottom Flow?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Bottom Flow. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Bottom Flow?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Bottom Flow are:
      • August (23 activities)
      • January (16 activities)
      • February (16 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Bottom Flow? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Bottom Flow are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Bottom Flow?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Bottom Flow. The trail is 853 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Bottom Flow?
      Bottom Flow is a very popular trail. There have been 553 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 756 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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