more stats
1,099 ft
Distance
-219 ft
Descent
00:01:26
Avg time
-219 ft
Altitude change
1,773 ft
Altitude min
1,991 ft
Altitude max
1,991 ft
Altitude start
1,772 ft
Altitude end
-19.9%
Grade
-84.2%
Grade max
1.6%
Grade min
43 ft
Distance climb
1,020 ft
Distance down
36 ft
Distance flat
00:01:26
Avg time

Bubba Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Ben Lomond Trails
    Queenstown
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #3827 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #24486 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #75 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand [+]
    • #534 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Rock Garden, Other
  • Land Owner
    QLDC

This is an awesome flowy technical trail starting from midway clearing. All features have a B-line, and with its mellow gradient, this is a good stepping stone for riders who want to start exploring grade 5 trails.

source: Skyline Queenstown Bike park info
Access Info

To the left of Original.

Tags
BermsFlowyRock gardens

Bike Park

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 4 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 53 rides
  • 17 miles avg distance
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  • 728 rides
  • Last: Oct 9, 2026
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Avg: 4.21 (4 votes)
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      Jul 16, 2023 @ 3:12pm
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      4 Ratings
      5 ★ 75%
      4 ★ 25%
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Bubba located?
      Bubba 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 -45.03088, 168.6403.
      ▼ How hard is Bubba?
      Bubba is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 19.9%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Bubba?
      The trail has 219 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,773 ft to 1,991 ft.
      ▼ Is Bubba a point to point trail?
      Yes, Bubba is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Bubba?
      Bubba is 1,099 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Bubba?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Bubba. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Bubba? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Bubba are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Bubba?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Bubba. The trail is 1,099 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Bubba?
      Bubba is a very popular trail. There have been 6,992 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 9,100 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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