more stats
1,161 ft
Distance
-109 ft
Descent
00:01:30
Avg time
-111 ft
Altitude change
559 ft
Altitude min
669 ft
Altitude max
669 ft
Altitude start
558 ft
Altitude end
-9.5%
Grade
-17.6%
Grade max
-2.2%
Grade min
1,142 ft
Distance down
23 ft
Distance flat
00:01:30
Avg time

Longdrop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Ashley Forest
    Rangiora
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #266231 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #51713 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #4,366 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand [+]
    • #1,304 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only[+]
    • Downhill Only for E-Biking
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Matariki Forests

A short but fun downhill track with a bit of a drop at the end. Another good track for riders progressing from beginner to intermediate.

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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  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Sep 16, 2026
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Longdrop 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)
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Nov 6, 2025 @ 9:37pm (Pacific/Auckland)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Longdrop located?
      Longdrop is located in Ashley Forest, Rangiora, New Zealand. It is part of the Ashley Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -43.23741, 172.58158.
      ▼ How hard is Longdrop?
      Longdrop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 9.5%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Longdrop?
      The trail has 109 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 559 ft to 669 ft.
      ▼ Is Longdrop a point to point trail?
      Yes, Longdrop is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Longdrop?
      Longdrop is 1,161 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Longdrop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Longdrop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Longdrop?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Longdrop are:
      • July (8 activities)
      • September (8 activities)
      • April (7 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Longdrop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Longdrop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Longdrop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Longdrop. The trail is 1,161 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Longdrop?
      Longdrop is a moderately popular trail. There have been 132 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 136 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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