more stats
217 ft
Distance
-54 ft
Descent
00:00:53
Avg time
-54 ft
Altitude change
1,609 ft
Altitude min
1,663 ft
Altitude max
1,663 ft
Altitude start
1,611 ft
Altitude end
-25.1%
Grade
-30.4%
Grade max
-14.7%
Grade min
217 ft
Distance down
00:00:53
Avg time

Diesel Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Ben Lomond Trails
    Queenstown
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 30 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #90900 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #92128 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #2,036 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand [+]
    • #1,933 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Land Owner

Short chunky track that lets you continue the tech from Grundy just a little bit further.

Exit merges with Thunder Goat and then merges with exit of Original so watch out for other riders.

Tags
Rocky

Bike Park

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 8 rides
  • 18 miles avg distance
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  • 408 rides
  • Last: Oct 3, 2026
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on Oct 2, 2025
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Avg: 4.3 (7 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Diesel located?
      Diesel 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 -45.0326, 168.64436.
      ▼ How hard is Diesel?
      Diesel is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 25.1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Diesel?
      The trail has 54 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,609 ft to 1,663 ft.
      ▼ Is Diesel a point to point trail?
      Yes, Diesel is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Diesel?
      Diesel is 217 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Diesel?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Diesel. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Diesel?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Diesel are:
      • March (50 activities)
      • February (24 activities)
      • January (17 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Diesel? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Diesel are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Diesel?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Diesel. The trail is 217 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Diesel?
      Diesel is a moderately popular trail. There have been 4,809 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 7,367 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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