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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
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Activities
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Riding AreaBen Lomond Trails
Queenstown -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity10 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 15 in E-Biking
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Global Ranking#119207 in Mountain Biking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeDH
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DirectionDownhill OnlyPopular Direction Shown
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Physical RatingExtreme
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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TTFs on TrailBerm, Drop, Jump, Gap Jump, Rock Face, Rock Garden
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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.
source: Skyline Queenstown
Bike Park
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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6 Months
- 1 rides
- 26 miles avg distance
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- 36 rides
- Last: May 8, 2026
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Directions to hobbit trailhead
(-45.028670, 168.648620)
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Nearby Trails
- Hobbit To Gsd Link 358 ft
- Rock Garden 1,040 ft
- World Cup 1,066 ft
- Shikaka 1,070 ft
- Drop Garden 1,109 ft
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hobbit
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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.
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How hard is Hobbit?
Hobbit is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Extreme. The average grade is 36.698%.
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What is the elevation gain for Hobbit?
The trail has 132 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 515 m to 646 m.
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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.
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