more stats
822 ft
Distance
-118 ft
Descent
00:02:04
Avg time
-118 ft
Altitude change
1,025 ft
Altitude min
1,143 ft
Altitude max
1,143 ft
Altitude start
1,025 ft
Altitude end
-14.365%
Grade
-26.179%
Grade max
-5.519%
Grade min
822 ft
Distance down
00:02:04
Avg time

IB55 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    7 Mile Riding Area
    Queenstown
  • Difficulty Rating
    Advanced Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #55608 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #352840 in Trail Running
    • #349655 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #1,222 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand [+]
    • #4,198 in Trail Running
    • #3,781 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump, Rock Garden

Short but fun trail with a couple of jumps and drops up to about 2' high.

Tags
BermsDropsJumpsRock gardens

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 6 miles average
6 Months
  • 19 rides
  • 21 miles avg distance
All
  • 390 rides
  • Last: Oct 24, 2026
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IB55 Trail Reports

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Feb 16, 2026 @ 1:23pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Feb 15, 2026
Oct 2, 2025 @ 6:26pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Oct 1, 2025
Apr 27, 2025 @ 10:20am
Apr 27, 2025
Feb 15, 2023 @ 11:34am
Feb 15, 2023
Aug 15, 2022 @ 10:06pm
Aug 15, 2022
 recent maintenance, trail now running well. would recommend to use this trail to get down as other trails are muddy
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Status:
on Feb 16, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.99 (6 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      5:44 | 10 | Oct 24, 2026 , Queenstown
      4.0 ★★★★★
      6 Ratings
      5 ★ 17%
      4 ★ 67%
      3 ★ 17%
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is IB55 located?
      IB55 is located in 7 Mile Riding Area, Queenstown, New Zealand. It is part of the 7 Mile Riding Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -45.06332, 168.57179.
      ▼ How hard is IB55?
      IB55 is rated as Advanced difficulty. The average grade is 14.365%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for IB55?
      The trail has 118 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,025 ft to 1,143 ft.
      ▼ Is IB55 a point to point trail?
      Yes, IB55 is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is IB55?
      IB55 is 822 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on IB55?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on IB55. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride IB55?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride IB55 are:
      • March (26 activities)
      • January (24 activities)
      • February (23 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access IB55? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to IB55 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride IB55?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride IB55. The trail is 822 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is IB55?
      IB55 is a very popular trail. There have been 4,223 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 6,654 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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