more stats
1,768 ft
Distance
-432 ft
Descent
00:06:32
Avg time
-432 ft
Altitude change
1,818 ft
Altitude min
2,251 ft
Altitude max
2,251 ft
Altitude start
1,818 ft
Altitude end
-24.5%
Grade
-81.6%
Grade max
1.8%
Grade min
52 ft
Distance climb
1,647 ft
Distance down
66 ft
Distance flat
00:06:32
Avg time

G.S.D. Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Ben Lomond Trails
    Queenstown
  • AKA
    Get Sh*t Done
  • Difficulty Rating
    Double Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    15 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 15 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #120049 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #118412 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #2,742 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand [+]
    • #2,240 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Rock Face, Rock Garden
  • Land Owner
    QLDC

One of the most technical tracks on the hill, GSD is a track of multiple personalities: a fast upper section leads into a tight, challenging beech forest section, complete with rock gardens, drops and tricky corners.

source: https://www.skyline.co.nz/en/queenstown
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BermsDropsRock gardensRock slabs

Bike Park

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 32.4 km avg distance
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  • Last: Oct 30, 2026
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G.S.D. Trail Reports

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Oct 2, 2025 @ 6:14pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Oct 1, 2025
Jan 9, 2024 @ 12:27am
Jan 9, 2024
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Feb 16, 2023 @ 4:57am
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Nov 19, 2022 @ 5:56am
Nov 19, 2022
May 30, 2020 @ 12:55am
May 30, 2020
 Few wet & slippery patches, but overall still rideable.
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on Oct 2, 2025
Wet
Avg: 4.43 (10 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to g-s-d trailhead (-45.029030, 168.645760)
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      Nov 10, 2015 @ 12:19am
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      Oct 12, 2014 @ 9:26pm
      Oct 12, 2014

      Videos

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      Mick Hannah on GSD | Bike Travel Destination...
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      2:16 | 708 | Jul 29, 2019 , Queenstown
      youtuber G.S.D. - Get S**t Done, Queenstown Skyline...
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      5:20 | 1192 | Feb 6, 2018 , Queenstown
      DHSS #3 Queenstown Practice
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      4:13 | 547 | Oct 12, 2014 , Queenstown
      4.7 ★★★★★
      10 Ratings
      5 ★ 70%
      4 ★ 30%
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is G.S.D. located?
      G.S.D. 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 -45.02903, 168.64576.
      ▼ How hard is G.S.D.?
      G.S.D. is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 24.5%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for G.S.D.?
      The trail has 432 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,818 ft to 2,251 ft.
      ▼ Is G.S.D. a point to point trail?
      Yes, G.S.D. is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is G.S.D.?
      G.S.D. is 1,768 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on G.S.D.?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on G.S.D.. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride G.S.D.?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride G.S.D. are:
      • December (6 activities)
      • January (5 activities)
      • March (5 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access G.S.D.? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to G.S.D. are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride G.S.D.?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride G.S.D.. The trail is 1,768 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is G.S.D.?
      G.S.D. is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 704 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 792 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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