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1,047 ft
Distance
-221 ft
Descent
00:02:07
Avg time
-221 ft
Altitude change
1,427 ft
Altitude min
1,648 ft
Altitude max
1,648 ft
Altitude start
1,427 ft
Altitude end
-21.1%
Grade
-61.5%
Grade max
-1.4%
Grade min
1,030 ft
Distance down
16 ft
Distance flat
00:02:07
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Fingerling Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Fernhill Trails
    Queenstown
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #39781 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump, Rock Garden

Fun wee single black from the end of Mcnearly Gnarly that connects to lower Wynyard DH.
One drop to commit too and a steep dropping right hander.
Built by the mighty Queenstown MTB club Wednesday Dig Crew volunteers.
Check the QMTBC facebook page to see where they are currently digging

Access Info

Just on the North side of the big dream track gap jump

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Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 28 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 238 rides
  • Last: Aug 29, 2026
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Jul 9, 2026 @ 3:45pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Jul 8, 2026
 reporter Awkward right hander improved. Entranced widened and catch after the step pushed back giving more time to turn
Jun 29, 2026 @ 4:12pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Jun 28, 2026
 reporter Lower section cut back and drainage fixed. May still seep over winter
Feb 9, 2025 @ 1:10pm
Feb 9, 2025
Jan 18, 2025 @ 10:21pm
Jan 18, 2025
 Wet spot still wet
Nov 20, 2024 @ 2:33pm
Nov 20, 2024
 Just finished giving it a freshen up. Should be running mint. Enjoy
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        Directions to fingerling trailhead (-45.034910, 168.639660)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Fingerling

        ▼ Where is Fingerling located?
        Fingerling is located in Fernhill Trails, Queenstown, New Zealand. It is part of the Fernhill Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -45.03491, 168.63966.
        ▼ How hard is Fingerling?
        Fingerling is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 21.1%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Fingerling?
        The trail has 221 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,427 ft to 1,648 ft.
        ▼ Is Fingerling a point to point trail?
        Yes, Fingerling is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Fingerling?
        Fingerling is 1,047 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Fingerling?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Fingerling. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Fingerling?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Fingerling are:
        • February (70 activities)
        • March (13 activities)
        • May (10 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Fingerling? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Fingerling are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Fingerling?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Fingerling. The trail is 1,047 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Fingerling?
        Fingerling is a very popular trail. There have been 3,567 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,969 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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