more stats
1,176 ft
Distance
-431 ft
Descent
00:03:50
Avg time
-431 ft
Altitude change
1,689 ft
Altitude min
2,120 ft
Altitude max
2,120 ft
Altitude start
1,689 ft
Altitude end
-36.698%
Grade
-58.498%
Grade max
-14.645%
Grade min
1,176 ft
Distance down
00:03:50
Avg time

Hobbit Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Ben Lomond Trails
    Queenstown
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    10 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 15 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #123116 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #128841 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #2,807 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand [+]
    • #2,406 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Extreme
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump, Gap Jump, Rock Face, Rock Garden
  • Land Owner

Following off from World Cup, the Hobbit takes you into stunning beech forest scenery reminiscent of the scenes found in "The Hobbit" movie. Lots of rocks and drops and a riding experience you will not forget.

Tags

Bike Park

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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6 Months
  • 1 rides
  • 26 miles avg distance
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  • 36 rides
  • Last: Aug 5, 2026
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on Oct 2, 2025
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Avg: 4.49 (8 votes)
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      Directions to hobbit trailhead (-45.028670, 168.648620)

      Photos

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      Videos

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      16:45 | 227 | Apr 16, 2023 , Queenstown
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      10:59 | 620 | Feb 25, 2018 , Queenstown
      Worldcup to Hobbit to Killer Bee with Isaac in...
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      544 | Mar 10, 2017 , Queenstown
      queenstown skyline - hobbit - February 2015
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      0:30 | 385 | Mar 16, 2015 , Queenstown
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Hobbit located?
      Hobbit 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 -45.02867, 168.64862.
      ▼ How hard is Hobbit?
      Hobbit is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Extreme. The average grade is 36.698%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Hobbit?
      The trail has 431 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,689 ft to 2,120 ft.
      ▼ Is Hobbit a point to point trail?
      Yes, Hobbit is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Hobbit?
      Hobbit is 1,176 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Hobbit?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Hobbit. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Hobbit? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Hobbit are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Hobbit?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Hobbit. The trail is 1,176 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Hobbit?
      Hobbit is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 484 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 545 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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