more stats
1,427 ft
Distance
117 ft
Climb
00:03:46
Avg time
119 ft
Altitude change
436 ft
Altitude min
555 ft
Altitude max
436 ft
Altitude start
554 ft
Altitude end
8.3%
Grade
2.4%
Grade max
21.4%
Grade min
1,411 ft
Distance climb
16 ft
Distance flat
00:03:46
Avg time

The Original Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Ashley Forest
    Rangiora
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 50 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #96550 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #66627 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #2,173 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand [+]
    • #1,600 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

The first climb up into the trails near the Thomson Rd gate. Can be ridden in both directions but primarily used as a climbing trail so downhill riders give way.

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

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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6 Months
  • 13 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 155 rides
  • Last: Sep 16, 2026
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The Original 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 @ 1:22pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Aug 14, 2026
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Mar 1, 2026 @ 10:09am (Pacific/Auckland)
Feb 28, 2026
Nov 6, 2025 @ 9:37pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Nov 6, 2025
Sep 25, 2025 @ 6:31pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Sep 24, 2025
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Status:
on Sep 19, 2026
Avg: 4.24 (2 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is The Original located?
      The Original is located in Ashley Forest, Rangiora, New Zealand. It is part of the Ashley Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -43.2344, 172.58929.
      ▼ How hard is The Original?
      The Original is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 8.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for The Original?
      The Original has 117 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 436 ft to 555 ft.
      ▼ Is The Original a point to point trail?
      The Original is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is The Original?
      The Original is 1,427 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on The Original?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on The Original. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access The Original? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to The Original are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride The Original?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride The Original. The trail is 1,427 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is The Original?
      The Original is a moderately popular trail. There have been 980 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,001 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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