more stats
1.2 miles
Distance
39 ft
Climb
-1,405 ft
Descent
00:09:27
Avg time
-1,367 ft
Altitude change
3,952 ft
Altitude min
5,319 ft
Altitude max
5,319 ft
Altitude start
3,953 ft
Altitude end
-22.2%
Grade
-86.8%
Grade max
43.9%
Grade min
778 ft
Distance climb
3,973 ft
Distance down
1,404 ft
Distance flat
00:09:27
Avg time

Coronet DH Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 25 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #122249 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #105312 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #2,791 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand [+]
    • #2,083 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
  • Season
    Summer
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump, Gap Jump, Rock Face

Cool DH track that can be accessed by climbing the XC track outside of operating hours or take the chairlift during summer

Access Info

Ride up the 'XC' trail to the top of the Coronet Express chair and enter the trail from the top of the Chimney ski run. Or take the chairlift during summer. Check nzski.com for info

Tags
BermsDropsJumpsRock slabs

Bike Park

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Coronet DH Trail Reports

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May 31, 2026 @ 5:30pm (Pacific/Auckland)
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May 27, 2025 @ 10:35pm
May 27, 2025
Closed for Winter! Please keep off the trail to prevent damage. Will let you know when it's back open in spring.
Dec 11, 2024 @ 12:48pm
Dec 11, 2024
May 7, 2024 @ 10:00pm
May 7, 2024
Closed for Winter! With freeze thaw and snow the trail gets damaged really easily so please keep off the trail to prevent damage. Will let you...
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on May 31, 2026
Freeze/thaw Cycle
Avg: 3.66 (10 votes)
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      Directions to coronet-dh trailhead (-44.916340, 168.739070)

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      4 Reviews & Comments

      antonslanton
      This track is sick. New school dh track with premium dirt. Takes a few laps to know where to send it.
      elevatetrails
      Full trail has been rebuilt and Coronet Peak are now running the chairlift for summer
      Watkinson5996 Watkinson5996
      Pretty much non existent any more, construction has destroyed alot of the bottom section.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Coronet DH located?
      Coronet DH is located in Coronet Peak Ski & Mountain Bike Park, Queenstown, New Zealand. It is part of the Coronet Peak Ski & Mountain Bike Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -44.91634, 168.73907.
      ▼ How hard is Coronet DH?
      Coronet DH is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 22.2%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Coronet DH?
      Coronet DH has 39 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 1,405 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,952 ft to 5,319 ft.
      ▼ Is Coronet DH a point to point trail?
      Yes, Coronet DH is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Coronet DH?
      Coronet DH is 1.2 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Coronet DH?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Coronet DH. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Coronet DH?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Coronet DH are:
      • February (20 activities)
      • December (13 activities)
      • January (11 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Coronet DH? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Coronet DH are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Coronet DH?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 9 minutes to ride Coronet DH. The trail is 1.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Coronet DH?
      Coronet DH is a moderately popular trail. There have been 784 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,777 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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