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1,598 ft
Distance
34 ft
Climb
-165 ft
Descent
00:04:24
Avg time
-130 ft
Altitude change
1,200 ft
Altitude min
1,366 ft
Altitude max
1,366 ft
Altitude start
1,237 ft
Altitude end
-8.1%
Grade
-45.5%
Grade max
15.4%
Grade min
502 ft
Distance climb
981 ft
Distance down
118 ft
Distance flat
00:04:24
Avg time

Bliss Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    7 Mile Riding Area
    Queenstown
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #98312 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Season
    Year Round
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Garden
  • Year Opened
    2007
  • Land Owner
    DOC

Rustic hand built singletrack.

Access Info

Park at Wilson's bay or 7 Mile Carpark and follow signs and map

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 6 miles average
6 Months
  • 7 rides
  • 7 miles avg distance
All
  • 73 rides
  • Last: Sep 14, 2026
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Bliss Trail Reports

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Mar 24, 2026 @ 4:25pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Mar 23, 2026
 Windfall cleared. Large busy top. Trail open and ready for your enjoyment. Remember to stay safe and out of the forest if it’s very windy. Nice...
Mar 19, 2026 @ 1:55pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Mar 18, 2026
 large bushy tree down on Bliss, pretty much impassable
Oct 2, 2025 @ 6:26pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Oct 1, 2025
Sep 7, 2025 @ 11:16pm
Sep 7, 2025
 Tree removed 8/9/2025
Sep 7, 2025 @ 12:47am
Sep 7, 2025
 Large Tree across trail 2/3rds of the way down will be removed on Mon 8/9/25 by QTMBC
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on Mar 24, 2026
Very Dry
Avg: 3.76 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Bliss located?
      Bliss is located in 7 Mile Riding Area, Queenstown, New Zealand. It is part of the 7 Mile Riding Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -45.06411, 168.57626.
      ▼ How hard is Bliss?
      Bliss is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 8.1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Bliss?
      Bliss has 34 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 165 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,200 ft to 1,366 ft.
      ▼ Is Bliss a point to point trail?
      Bliss is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Bliss?
      Bliss is 1,598 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Bliss?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Bliss. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Bliss?
      Bliss is best visited during: Year Round.
      ▼ How do I access Bliss? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Bliss are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Bliss?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Bliss. The trail is 1,598 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Bliss?
      Bliss is a moderately popular trail. There have been 960 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,061 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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