more stats
184 ft
Distance
-3 ft
Descent
00:00:34
Avg time
-3 ft
Altitude change
2,339 ft
Altitude min
2,343 ft
Altitude max
2,343 ft
Altitude start
2,339 ft
Altitude end
-1.8%
Grade
-3.2%
Grade max
102 ft
Distance down
00:00:34
Avg time

Drop Garden Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Ben Lomond Trails
    Queenstown
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 50 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #111960 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #58857 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #2,536 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand [+]
    • #1,464 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop

A short off-shoot tracks from Vertigo. Drop Garden splits to the left and is a series of short drops with a seriously steep rock roll leading back towards Vertigo. Watch the road crossing on the exit

source: Skyline Queenstown
Tags
DropsRock slabs

Bike Park

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 5 miles average
6 Months
  • 40 rides
  • 16 miles avg distance
All
  • 483 rides
  • Last: Sep 28, 2026
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on Oct 2, 2025
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Avg: 4.07 (7 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Drop Garden located?
      Drop Garden 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 -45.02836, 168.64598.
      ▼ How hard is Drop Garden?
      Drop Garden is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 1.8%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Drop Garden?
      The trail has 3 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,339 ft to 2,343 ft.
      ▼ How long is Drop Garden?
      Drop Garden is 184 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Drop Garden?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Drop Garden. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Drop Garden? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Drop Garden are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Drop Garden?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Drop Garden. The trail is 184 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Drop Garden?
      Drop Garden is a moderately popular trail. There have been 2,219 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,629 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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