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SaveQueenstown trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. The Trailforks community has mapped hundreds of trails and shared thousands of photos in this region. Supported activity types include Mountain Biking, Trail Running, Hiking, E-Biking, Skiing, Backcountry Skiing, Gravel Biking, Nordic Skiing, Winter Fat Biking, Adaptive Biking, Snowmobiling, Snowshoeing, Dirtbiking and ATVing/Offroading. Trails here are often faint trail, rooty and flowy. Scenery includes alpine terrain, views and lakes. Common trail features include jumps, berms and drops. Many trails are family friendly. Amenities include restrooms and shuttle access. Popular destinations include Coronet Peak Ski & Mountain Bike Park, Ben Lomond Trails and The Remarkables Ski Field.
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- Mountain Bike
189 trails
- E-Bike
120 trails
- Gravel Bike
50 trails
- Adaptive Bike
8 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
15 trails
- Hike
131 trails
- Trail Running
132 trails
- Dirtbike/Moto
2 trails
- ATV/ORV/OHV
2 trails
- Snowmobile
8 trails
- Snowshoe
5 trails
- Downhill Ski
86 trails
- Backcountry Ski
60 trails
- Nordic Ski
32 trails
Region Details
- 12
- 2
- 28
- 60
- 33
- 34
- 19
Region Status
Caution as of 1 day
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 308
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 189
- Trails E-Bike
- 120
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 50
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 8
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 15
- Trails Horse
- 1
- Trails Hike
- 131
- Trails Trail Running
- 132
- Trails Dirtbike/Moto
- 2
- Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
- 2
- Trails Snowmobile
- 8
- Trails Snowshoe
- 5
- Trails Downhill Ski
- 86
- Trails Backcountry Ski
- 60
- Trails Nordic Ski
- 32
- Total Distance
- 358 miles
- Total Descent
- 118,410 ft
- Total Vertical
- 6,469 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 6,517 ft
- Reports
- 2,925
- Photos
- 4,045
- Completed Counter
- 164,591
Articles
Video: 3 Friends Live Off the Grid in Queenstown in New Documentary
Aug 5, 2026 from pinkbike.com
"It felt like building forts as kids." Lochlan Stanley, CJ Hauptman, and Damian Fleetwood document their month of mountain-side camping and...
Video: 3 Friends Live Off the Grid in Queenstown in New Documentary
Aug 5, 2026 from pinkbike.com
"It felt like building forts as kids." Lochlan Stanley, CJ Hauptman, and Damian Fleetwood document their month of mountain-side camping and...
Natural Selection Bike Aotearoa Delivers; Ingersoll and Goomes Crowned Champs
May 7, 2026 from pinkbike.com
From Nicholi Rogatkin’s world-first big bike Twister to a doubled women’s field, the 2026 Aotearoa stop proved that freeride's "natural"...
Results: Natural Selection Bike Aotearoa 2026
May 5, 2026 from pinkbike.com
Who took the win in the second annual big mountain freeride competition in New Zealand?
Sub Regions
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12 Mile Bush/Bob's Cove
- 1
- 2
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7 Mile Riding Area
- 5
- 17
- 4
- 3
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Arrowtown Trails
- 4
- 1
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Ben Lomond Trails
- 8
- 5
- 18
- 11
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Coronet Peak Ski & Mountain Bike Park
- 1
- 11
- 4
- 1
- 1
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Fernhill Trails
- 7
- 16
- 4
- 6
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Gibbston
- 5
- 4
- 1
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Moonlight/Moke Lake
- 2
- 1
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Remarkables
- 1
- 2
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Skippers
- 3
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Wakatipu Basin
- 2
- 12
- 4
- 1
Popular Queenstown Mountain Biking Trails
• 95 ★ 4.5 • 1,453 ft • 5 ft • 2,284 •
New Lazy Vertigo layout this season that crosses the access road and links back into Shikaka, World Cup and Vertigo.
• 100 ★ 4.6 • 3,993 ft • 12 ft • 2,158 •
Custom built by Veritgo Bikes owner Tim Ceci in the mid 90's, specifically to run guided mountain biking trips before Gondola access opened. Around 1.5km long, it's a machine built trail with nice and wide but steeper and rougher...
• 90 ★ 4.4 • 755 ft • 7 ft • 2,121 •
Highly rated popular black diamond difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
• 85 ★ 4.5 • 2,306 ft • 0 ft • 2,075 •
A local favourite! Built by the might Alliance in 2009, originally known as 'Turd Sandwich' due to an unfortunate timing of a toilet call on an exploratory scope of a line by an Alliance member. Renamed Single Track Sandwich for the...
• 85 ★ 4.2 • 1 mile • 90 ft • 2,031 •
Whether you're a beginner or an expert, we recommend your first run of the day be on Hammy's. Built specifically for the opening of Gondola access to Queenstown Bike Park as an introduction to downhill riding, Hammy's track is a great...
• 70 ★ 4.2 • 899 ft • 2 ft • 1,901 •
Fun, bermed and very fast! A step up from Hammy's, this track is a great follow on once you've had a few runs and are ready for a steeper gradient.
• 90 ★ 4.9 • 715 ft • 0 ft • 1,846 •
Highly rated popular black diamond difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
• 70 ★ 4.8 • 2,605 ft • 5 ft • 1,664 •
Sweet singletrack, some steeper sections, optional drops and awesome turns...Thingymajig has a bit of everything. Whip it wide on the final tabletop to impress everyone at the mid-way clearing.
Queenstown Mountain Bike Routes
★ 4.7 • 6 miles • 176 ft • 3 • Point to Point •
A really good descent with Slip Saddle being the highlight. Ride up the XC track to the top of Coronet...
★ 4.7 • 7 miles • 2,568 ft • 4 • Point to Point •
An alternative route to Fernhill Loop utilising as much purpose built singletrac as possible. Allow...
★ 5.0 • 30 miles • 7,859 ft • 2 • Loop •
Grade 3 - Intermediate This is a backcountry mountain bike trail requiring moderate levels of skill and...
★ 4.5 • 8 miles • 141 ft • 4 • Point to Point •
Introducing The Dirty Four! Combine Dirt Serpent, Rude Rock, Morning Glory and Hot Rod for one EPIC 1200m...
★ 3.4 • 31 miles • 5,411 ft • 3 • Loop •
The Coronet Loop trail begins in Arrowtown at Butler’s Green, adjacent to the historic Chinese...
★ 5.0 • 23 miles • 1,740 ft • 3 • Point to Point •
A scenic tour through the Wakatipu Basin between historic Arrowtown and Queenstown.
Photos of Queenstown Mountain Bike
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Current Trail Warnings
| status | trail | date | condition | user | info |
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| Carry On | Oct 2, 2026 @ 10:37am (Pacific/Auckland) Oct 1, 2026 | Unknown | TheSybenator | Bank is very high when crossing the dirt... | |
| Twin Rivers Trail | Sep 28, 2026 @ 11:17am (Pacific/Auckland) Sep 27, 2026 | Unknown | rmt | Trail blocked by large tree. Very near... | |
| Fernhill Loop | Sep 21, 2026 @ 3:46pm (Pacific/Auckland) Sep 20, 2026 | Variable | elevatetrails Elevate | Tree cleared |
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Twin Rivers Trail - Shotover to Arrow River | Oct 4, 2026 @ 9:11am (Pacific/Auckland) 1 day | Ideal | BarneyNZ | ||
| Wharehuanui Trail | Oct 4, 2026 @ 9:11am (Pacific/Auckland) 1 day | Ideal | BarneyNZ | ||
| Shotover Gorge Trail | Oct 4, 2026 @ 9:11am (Pacific/Auckland) 1 day | Variable | BarneyNZ | ||
| Lower Wynyard Express | Oct 2, 2026 @ 7:09pm (Pacific/Auckland) 3 days | Unknown | elevatetrails Elevate | ||
| McNearlyGnarly | Oct 2, 2026 @ 3:18pm (Pacific/Auckland) Oct 1, 2026 | Ideal | elevatetrails Elevate | ||
| Moonlight Singletrack | Sep 30, 2026 @ 12:50pm (Pacific/Auckland) Sep 29, 2026 | Unknown | Priceyboy12 | ||
| Squid Run | Sep 29, 2026 @ 12:31pm (Pacific/Auckland) Sep 28, 2026 | Wet | Yakoob | ||
| Hammy's Return | Sep 27, 2026 @ 8:48am (Pacific/Auckland) Sep 26, 2026 | Wet | morleywhanau | ||
| Creepy Climbers | Sep 21, 2026 @ 3:44pm (Pacific/Auckland) Sep 20, 2026 | Ideal | elevatetrails Elevate | ||
| BluGazi | Sep 21, 2026 @ 3:43pm (Pacific/Auckland) Sep 20, 2026 | Variable | elevatetrails Elevate |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
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| BarneyNZ | add | report | activity #105244769 and 2 more | Oct 4, 2026 @ 4:43pm 5 hours |
| elevatetrails | add | report | activity #105021592 | Oct 1, 2026 @ 11:09pm 3 days |
| elevatetrails | add | report | activity #105016479 | Oct 1, 2026 @ 7:18pm Oct 1, 2026 |
| TheSybenator | add | report | activity #105001219 | Oct 1, 2026 @ 2:37pm Oct 1, 2026 |
| Rochana | wishlist | trail | activity #104959521 | Sep 30, 2026 @ 11:12pm Sep 30, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| trail | Trail closed for maintenance 29.9.26 | Sep 28, 2026 @ 7:16pm Sep 28, 2026 | ||
| report | Only sections being worked on will be closed... | Sep 21, 2026 @ 8:35pm Sep 21, 2026 | ||
| trail | Surprisingly dry and in good condition after... | Sep 21, 2026 @ 12:11am Sep 21, 2026 | ||
| trail | Three huge trail changes since the rain. Two... | Sep 1, 2026 @ 11:40pm Sep 1, 2026 | ||
| report | Tree fallen across the trail close to the end... | Aug 20, 2026 @ 7:03pm Aug 20, 2026 |
Local Badges
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Epic Ride Climb 2k2,993 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge509 awarded -
Climbing 100k Badge41 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k4,140 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge632 awarded -
Descent 100k Badge49 awarded
Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
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| Ben Lomond Trails | bike park | Queenstown | |
| Coronet Peak Ski & Mountain Bike Park | bike park | Queenstown | |
| Wynyard Bike Park | skill park | Queenstown | |
| Gorge Road Jump Park | skill park | Queenstown | |
| Jardine Park | skill park | Queenstown |
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
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| Mountain Bike | 189 | 260 miles | 74,613 ft | 130 miles | 4,649 ft | #83 | #6 | 3,872 | 2,865 | 21 | 70,054 | |
| E-Bike | 120 | 176 miles | 48,422 ft | 84 miles | 4,646 ft | #116 | #5 | 25 | 1,938 | 7 | 8,271 | |
| Gravel Bike | 50 | 135 miles | 17,313 ft | 57 miles | 5,453 ft | #138 | #5 | 1 | 259 | 2 | 780 | |
| Adaptive Bike | 8 | 24 miles | 3,501 ft | 11 miles | 1,322 ft | #176 | #10 | 1 | 118 | 2 | ||
| Winter Fat Bike | 15 | 23 miles | 4,009 ft | 8 miles | 1,519 ft | #121 | #5 | 133 | 1 | |||
| Horse | 1 | 3 miles | 154 ft | 2,251 ft | 1,198 ft | 340 | ||||||
| Hike | 131 | 282 miles | 54,688 ft | 120 miles | 5,614 ft | #158 | #3 | 143 | 1,983 | 3 | 5,645 | |
| Trail Running | 132 | 284 miles | 55,039 ft | 121 miles | 5,614 ft | #240 | #6 | 2,034 | 3 | 3,355 | ||
| Dirtbike/Moto | 2 | 9 miles | 430 ft | 3 miles | 889 ft | #214 | #3 | 347 | 8 | |||
| ATV/ORV/OHV | 2 | 4 miles | 482 ft | 2 miles | 597 ft | #97 | #1 | 340 | 18 | |||
| Snowmobile | 8 | 4 miles | 3,278 ft | 4 miles | 2,139 ft | #56 | #1 | 30 | ||||
| Snowshoe | 5 | 8 miles | 4,905 ft | 6 miles | 3,747 ft | #100 | #1 | 30 | 20 | |||
| Downhill Ski | 86 | 31 miles | 33,491 ft | 29 miles | 2,710 ft | #35 | #1 | 3 | 82 | 3,345 | ||
| Backcountry Ski | 60 | 29 miles | 30,030 ft | 26 miles | 4,800 ft | #59 | #2 | 68 | 1,004 | |||
| Nordic Ski | 32 | 17 miles | 15,387 ft | 14 miles | 4,800 ft | #133 | #2 | 45 | 136 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Queenstown?
Queenstown has 12 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Queenstown?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Queenstown are:
- Salmon Run (4.8/5)
- Rude Rock (4.7/5)
- Squid Run (4.7/5)
- Kachoong (4.7/5)
- McNearlyGnarly (4.7/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Queenstown?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Queenstown are:
- February (853 activities)
- March (829 activities)
- January (782 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Queenstown?
There are 29 parking locations listed in Queenstown. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
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What is the longest trail in Queenstown?
The longest trail in Queenstown is Advance Peak Track at 14.8 km. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Queenstown?
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Queenstown?
The best trail running trails in Queenstown are:
- Lake Hayes Track
- Moke Lake Loop Track
- Sefferstown Descent/ Moonlight Track to Ben Lomond Saddle
- Mt. Crichton to 12 Mile Delta link
- Bob's Cove Loop
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How many trails are in Queenstown?
Queenstown has a total of 308 trails. Of those, 189 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Queenstown to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Queenstown?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Queenstown is Ben Lomond Summit Track (Hiking and Uphill biking only) with 1,099 m of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Queenstown?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Queenstown is Advance Peak Track with 1,229 m of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Queenstown?
Queenstown supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Hiking, Trail Running, Dirtbiking, ATVing/Offroading, Snowmobiling, Snowshoeing, Skiing, Backcountry Skiing, Nordic Skiing.
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What bike services are there in Queenstown?
The following bike services are available in Queenstown:
- Bike Shop (5)
- Trail Association (1)
- Other (1)
- Shuttle Service (1)
- Guides & Tours (1)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Queenstown?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Queenstown is Ben Lomond Summit Track (Hiking and Uphill biking only) with an average grade of 20.6%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Queenstown?
Yes, there are 3 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Queenstown. Some popular viewpoints include: Explore more points of interest to find trails with the best views.
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Are the trails open in Queenstown?
The overall region status for Queenstown is Minor Issue / Yellow. Out of 186 trails:
- Clear / Green: 123
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 14
- Significant Issue / Amber: 12
- Closed: 37
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What are the trail conditions in Queenstown?
Based on trail reports from the past week in Queenstown:
- Ideal: 1 trail
- Wet: 1 trail
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Can I ride an ebike in Queenstown?
Yes, Queenstown supports e-bike riding. There are 109 trails in Queenstown that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Queenstown?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Queenstown are: View all mountain biking routes in Queenstown.
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What type of bike is most common in Queenstown?
Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Queenstown are:
- AM (619 activities)
- XC (33 activities)
- RD (11 activities)
- Trials (6 activities)
- Gravel (2 activities)
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What is the highest summit in Queenstown?
The highest summit in Queenstown is Mount Tūtoko at 2,330 m elevation.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Queenstown?
The most popular Strava segments in Queenstown are:
- Boat shed to the asphalt (14,288 athletes)
- Arrow Jct Rd sprint Southbound (12,598 athletes)
- Bridge to Bungy (10,203 athletes)
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What are some popular technical trail features in Queenstown?
There are 1 technical trail features (TTFs) in Queenstown. Some popular features include: View all technical trail features in Queenstown.
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What trails are closed in Queenstown?
There are currently 37 closed trails in Queenstown. The breakdown of all trail statuses is:
- Clear / Green: 123
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 14
- Significant Issue / Amber: 12
- Closed: 37
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Queenstown?
Yes, there are 9 accessible/adaptive trails in Queenstown. View all adaptive trails in Queenstown for specific accessibility information.
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Are there local clubs or events in Queenstown?
There are 1 local clubs or associations listed in the Queenstown directory. Browse the local directory for details.
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Are there any mountain biking guiding or tour operators in Queenstown?
Yes, there are mountain biking guiding and tour operators in Queenstown: Browse all guiding and tour operators in Queenstown.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Queenstown?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Queenstown are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Queenstown?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Queenstown are: View all beginner mountain biking trails in Queenstown.
Activities
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Points of Interest
- Gertrude Saddle Lookout Viewpoint
- Demon Trail Hut Cabin
- Greenstone Hut Cabin
- Steele Creek Lodge
- Lake Alabaster Hut Cabin
- Hidden Falls Hut Cabin
- Humboldt Falls Lookout Viewpoint
- Routeburn Flats Campsite Camping
- Routeburn Flats Wild Camping Site
- The Eagles' Nest Information
- Mount Tūtoko (2,330 m)
- Mt Larkins (2,274 m)
- Single Cone (2,272 m)
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