more stats
620 ft
Distance
-19 ft
Descent
00:01:02
Avg time
-18 ft
Altitude change
725 ft
Altitude min
745 ft
Altitude max
745 ft
Altitude start
728 ft
Altitude end
-2.9%
Grade
-11.7%
Grade max
2%
Grade min
82 ft
Distance climb
367 ft
Distance down
167 ft
Distance flat
00:01:02
Avg time

The 1939 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
  • Riding Area
    Ashley Forest
    Rangiora
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #10900 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #15973 in E-Biking
    • #30878 in Gravel Biking
  • National Ranking
    #204 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand [+]
    • #308 in E-Biking
    • #638 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for E-Biking
    • Both Directions for Gravel Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Year Opened
    2022
  • Land Owner
    Matariki Forests

Short track that connects the upper skid site with the top of Flow. Can be ridden in both directions - downhill riders give way to uphill riders.

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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The 1939 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.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is The 1939 located?
      The 1939 is located in Ashley Forest, Rangiora, New Zealand. It is part of the Ashley Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -43.23631, 172.57463.
      ▼ How hard is The 1939?
      The 1939 is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 2.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for The 1939?
      The trail has 19 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 725 ft to 745 ft.
      ▼ Is The 1939 a point to point trail?
      The 1939 is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is The 1939?
      The 1939 is 620 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on The 1939?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on The 1939. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access The 1939? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to The 1939 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride The 1939?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride The 1939. The trail is 620 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is The 1939?
      The 1939 is a very popular trail. There have been 1,489 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,553 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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