more stats
1,047 ft
Distance
-221 ft
Descent
00:02:06
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
00:02:06
Avg time

Fingerling Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Fernhill Trails
    Queenstown
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #50845 in Mountain Biking
  • National Ranking
    #1,121 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand
  • 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

Tags
BermsDropsJumpsRock gardens

Trail Supporters

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 4 rides
  • 5 miles average
6 Months
  • 22 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
All
  • 247 rides
  • Last: Oct 25, 2026
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Fingerling Trail Reports

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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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on Jul 9, 2026
Avg: 3.99 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to fingerling trailhead (-45.034910, 168.639660)

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      Routes with this trail

      5 miles • 1,311 ft • 9 • Loop •
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      ★ 1.0 • 4 miles • 1,182 ft • 15 • Loop •
      Quick pedal loop from town taking in Lower Salmon Run and Fingerling for some fun tech
      4.0 ★★★★★
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      1 Review & Comments

      creiland
      Pretty steep, one committing drop, a very crashable right hander, and one tech it sorta chute thing toward the bottom. Gnarly in the wet

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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 3,697 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,187 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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