more stats
2,585 ft
Distance
14 ft
Climb
-112 ft
Descent
00:03:12
Avg time
-97 ft
Altitude change
597 ft
Altitude min
709 ft
Altitude max
695 ft
Altitude start
597 ft
Altitude end
-3.8%
Grade
-27.3%
Grade max
7.1%
Grade min
630 ft
Distance climb
1,371 ft
Distance down
554 ft
Distance flat
00:03:12
Avg time

Spectacles Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Ashley Forest
    Rangiora
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 50 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #85711 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #60467 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #1,927 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand [+]
    • #1,505 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for E-Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • 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

Super fun blue trail that has a mixture of features. A good one to start to step up from beginner to intermediate for both up and down hill.

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.

Tags
Wet weather friendly
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 219 rides
  • Last: Sep 16, 2026
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Spectacles 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 @ 12:09pm (Pacific/Auckland)
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on Sep 19, 2026
Avg: 4.21 (3 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Spectacles located?
      Spectacles is located in Ashley Forest, Rangiora, New Zealand. It is part of the Ashley Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -43.23671, 172.57787.
      ▼ How hard is Spectacles?
      Spectacles is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Spectacles?
      Spectacles has 14 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 112 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 597 ft to 709 ft.
      ▼ Is Spectacles a point to point trail?
      Spectacles is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Spectacles?
      Spectacles is 2,585 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Spectacles?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Spectacles. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Spectacles? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Spectacles are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Spectacles?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Spectacles. The trail is 2,585 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Spectacles?
      Spectacles is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,373 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,326 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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