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977 ft
Distance
16 ft
Climb
-123 ft
Descent
00:03:29
Avg time
-107 ft
Altitude change
1,246 ft
Altitude min
1,365 ft
Altitude max
1,354 ft
Altitude start
1,247 ft
Altitude end
-38.343%
Grade max
23.806%
Grade min
262 ft
Distance climb
657 ft
Distance down
59 ft
Distance flat
00:03:29
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Cloudburst Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    7 Mile Riding Area
    Queenstown
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 40 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #60402 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #116230 in Trail Running
    • #125315 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Season
    Year Round
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2003

One of the original trails in Dream Arena, rustic, hand-built and fairly steep, a classic

Access Info

Wilson Bay or 7 Mile Carpark and ride to Eagles nest then take Dream Arena entrance

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 172 rides
  • Last: Aug 4, 2026
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        Directions to cloudburst trailhead (-45.064080, 168.576420)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Cloudburst

        ▼ Where is Cloudburst located?
        Cloudburst 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 -45.06408, 168.57642.
        ▼ How hard is Cloudburst?
        Cloudburst is rated as Blue difficulty.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Cloudburst?
        Cloudburst has 16 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 123 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,246 ft to 1,365 ft.
        ▼ Is Cloudburst a point to point trail?
        Cloudburst is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Cloudburst?
        Cloudburst is 977 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Cloudburst?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Cloudburst. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Cloudburst?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Cloudburst are:
        • February (57 activities)
        • September (24 activities)
        • January (22 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Cloudburst? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Cloudburst are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Cloudburst?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Cloudburst. The trail is 977 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Cloudburst?
        Cloudburst is a very popular trail. There have been 1,827 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,609 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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