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2,116 ft
Distance
9 ft
Climb
-173 ft
Descent
00:02:30
Avg time
-164 ft
Altitude change
1,296 ft
Altitude min
1,463 ft
Altitude max
1,460 ft
Altitude start
1,296 ft
Altitude end
-7.8%
Grade
-25%
Grade max
9.9%
Grade min
374 ft
Distance climb
1,693 ft
Distance down
49 ft
Distance flat
00:02:30
Avg time

Kachoong Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    7 Mile Riding Area
    Queenstown
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #19196 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    Year Round
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump, Roller Coaster, Skinny
  • Land Owner
    DOC

Great fun machine built singletrack with various jumps, doubles and berms, finishes on Cool Runnings

Access Info

Ride up to Eagles nest from 7 Mile Creek carpark o Wilson's Bay carpark.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 46 rides
  • 23.1 km avg distance
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  • 373 rides
  • Last: Aug 15, 2026
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Kachoong Trail Reports

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Aug 7, 2026 @ 3:04pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Aug 6, 2026
 reporter Lower section cut back and blown
Jun 2, 2026 @ 7:12am (Pacific/Auckland)
Jun 1, 2026
 Lower section after jack be nimble turn off does not get much use. Needs cut back and blow. ideally re-route and upgrade in future to make it...
Feb 16, 2026 @ 1:23pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Feb 15, 2026
Dec 30, 2025 @ 11:25am (Pacific/Auckland)
Dec 29, 2025
 Lips at bottom half could gets some love. But rides really well
Oct 26, 2025 @ 11:57am (Pacific/Auckland)
Oct 25, 2025
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        Directions to kachoong trailhead (-45.062350, 168.576510)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Kachoong

        ▼ Where is Kachoong located?
        Kachoong 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 -45.06235, 168.57651.
        ▼ How hard is Kachoong?
        Kachoong is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 7.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Kachoong?
        Kachoong has 9 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 173 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,296 ft to 1,463 ft.
        ▼ How long is Kachoong?
        Kachoong is 2,116 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Kachoong?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Kachoong. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Kachoong?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Kachoong are:
        • February (83 activities)
        • March (48 activities)
        • January (28 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Kachoong? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Kachoong are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Kachoong?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Kachoong. The trail is 2,116 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Kachoong?
        Kachoong is a very popular trail. There have been 4,112 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 5,000 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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