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1,178 ft
Distance
3 ft
Climb
-94 ft
Descent
00:01:33
Avg time
-92 ft
Altitude change
456 ft
Altitude min
548 ft
Altitude max
548 ft
Altitude start
456 ft
Altitude end
-7.8%
Grade
-36.5%
Grade max
6.6%
Grade min
118 ft
Distance climb
906 ft
Distance down
151 ft
Distance flat
00:01:33
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Double Dropper Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Ashley Forest
    Rangiora
  • Difficulty Rating
    Advanced Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #8065 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #76287 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Downhill Only for E-Biking
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2022
  • Land Owner
    Matariki Forests

The bigger drop towards the start can be ridden around, but not the steep, tight left-hand corner near the end. Take care and look for other forest users when exiting onto Thomson Rd.

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

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 5 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 33 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 210 rides
  • Last: Aug 21, 2026
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Double Dropper

        ▼ Where is Double Dropper located?
        Double Dropper is located in Ashley Forest, Rangiora, New Zealand. It is part of the Ashley Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -43.23496, 172.58351.
        ▼ How hard is Double Dropper?
        Double Dropper is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 7.8%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Double Dropper?
        Double Dropper has 3 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 94 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 456 ft to 548 ft.
        ▼ Is Double Dropper a point to point trail?
        Yes, Double Dropper is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Double Dropper?
        Double Dropper is 1,178 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Double Dropper?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Double Dropper. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ How do I access Double Dropper? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Double Dropper are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Double Dropper?
        The estimated time to ride Double Dropper is approximately 2 minutes. The trail is 1,178 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
        ▼ How busy is Double Dropper?
        Double Dropper is a very popular trail. There have been 1,090 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,026 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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