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771 ft
Distance
5 ft
Climb
-231 ft
Descent
00:01:25
Avg time
-226 ft
Altitude change
1,896 ft
Altitude min
2,128 ft
Altitude max
2,123 ft
Altitude start
1,896 ft
Altitude end
-29.4%
Grade
-70.4%
Grade max
6.6%
Grade min
92 ft
Distance climb
640 ft
Distance down
39 ft
Distance flat
00:01:25
Avg time

Black Beard Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Ben Lomond Trails
    Queenstown
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 40 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #26592 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #73849 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #569 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand [+]
    • #1,697 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    QLDC

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Black Beard is a 235 m moderately popular black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near Queenstown. This mountain bike primary trail. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.

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Bike Park

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Black Beard located?
      Black Beard is located in Ben Lomond Trails, Queenstown, New Zealand. It is part of the Ben Lomond Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -45.02975, 168.64449.
      ▼ How hard is Black Beard?
      Black Beard is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 29.4%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Black Beard?
      Black Beard has 5 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 231 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,896 ft to 2,128 ft.
      ▼ How long is Black Beard?
      Black Beard is 771 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Black Beard?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Black Beard. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Black Beard? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Black Beard are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Black Beard?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Black Beard. The trail is 771 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Black Beard?
      Black Beard is a moderately popular trail. There have been 552 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 766 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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