6.3 miles
Distance
176 ft
Climb
-3,884 ft
Descent
5,075 ft
High Point
-3,708 ft
Altitude change
1,365 ft
Altitude min
5,073 ft
Altitude start
1,365 ft
Altitude end
-11.2%
Grade
-114.4%
Grade max
23.8%
Grade min
4,134 ft
Distance climb
5 miles
Distance down
2,129 ft
Distance flat

A really good descent with Slip Saddle being the highlight. Ride up the XC track to the top of Coronet then ride all the way down to Arrowtown. The trail is used by both hikers and walkers so please keep an eye out for walkers on the trail especially as you get closer to Arrowtown.

Detailed Description
Corotown is a 6 mile popular extreme route located near Queenstown. This mountain bike only route can be used one direction and has a hard overall physical rating. This route includes 3 trails. This route climbs 176 ft with a max elevation of 5,075 ft then descends -3,884 ft.

Trail Issues on Route

  • Closed: 3 trails (newest: Sep 1, 2026)

Stats

  • Distance
    6 miles
  • Avg time
    1 hr 0 min
  • Altitude change
    -3,708 ft
  • Altitude min
    1,365 ft
  • Altitude start
    5,073 ft
  • Altitude end
    1,365 ft
  • Climb
    176 ft
  • Descent
    -3,884 ft
  • Grade
    -11.2%
  • Grade max
    -114.4%
  • Grade min
    23.8%
  • Distance climb
    4,134 ft
  • Distance down
    5 miles
  • Distance flat
    2,129 ft

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Trails in Route

Way Out Wide2 miles
Slip Saddle1 mile
Bush Creek3 miles

Details

  • Riding area
    Coronet Peak Ski & Mountain Bike Park
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Double Black Diamond
  • Route Type
    Point to Point
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Bike type
    AM
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Physical rating
    Hard
  • Activity Logs
    9
Avg: 4.65 (3 votes)
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Videos

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youtuber Corotown, epic MTB trail near Queenstown, New...
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Corotown, epic MTB trail near Queenstown, New Zealand | Coronet Peak
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youtuber Slip Saddle Coronet Peak Mountain Bike Trail
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Slip Saddle Coronet Peak Mountain Bike Trail
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Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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Bush Creek
Sep 2, 2026 @ 3:36pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Sep 1, 2026
Multiple slips (still moving), washouts and rockfall. Will need time to settle and clear once an excavator is established on site. Please avoid using the trail and crossing unstable ground until repairs can be carried out.
Way Out Wide
May 31, 2026 @ 5:30pm (Pacific/Auckland)
May 30, 2026
Closed for Winter! Please keep off the trail to prevent damage. Will let you know when it's back open in Spring!
Slip Saddle
May 31, 2026 @ 5:30pm (Pacific/Auckland)
May 30, 2026
Closed for Winter! Please keep off the trail to prevent damage. Will let you know when it's back open in Spring!
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