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1,860 ft
Distance
4 ft
Climb
-238 ft
Descent
719 ft
High Point
-235 ft
Altitude change
484 ft
Altitude min
719 ft
Altitude start
486 ft
Altitude end
-12.6%
Grade
-35.1%
Grade max
26 ft
Distance climb
1,713 ft
Distance down
85 ft
Distance flat
Slinky Lines Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Gravel Bike
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Riding AreaAshley Forest
Rangiora -
AKAThe Creep/Dawson's Creep
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Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity50 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 25 in E-Biking
- 5 in Gravel Biking
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National Ranking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeDH, AM, XC
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DirectionDownhill Only[+]Popular Direction Shown
- Downhill Only for E-Biking
- Downhill Only for Gravel Biking
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Physical RatingHard
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Ride in RainYes
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LightingNo
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Land OwnerMatariki Forests
Otherwise know as Dawson's Creep. One of the newest tracks in the Ashley Forest, it was opened in mid-2026 and is fast becoming favourite among members. It's fast and flowy in places and tighter in others. It's similar to Mac N Cheese, but slightly more challenging.
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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Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 0 rides
6 Months
- 27 rides
- 11 miles avg distance
All
- 27 rides
- Last: Sep 16, 2026
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