more stats
1,702 ft
Distance
11 ft
Climb
-458 ft
Descent
00:04:12
Avg time
-447 ft
Altitude change
1,241 ft
Altitude min
1,687 ft
Altitude max
1,687 ft
Altitude start
1,241 ft
Altitude end
-26.251%
Grade
-224.254%
Grade max
14.023%
Grade min
164 ft
Distance climb
1,373 ft
Distance down
165 ft
Distance flat
00:04:12
Avg time

Killer Bee Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Ben Lomond Trails
    Queenstown
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    20 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 15 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #121794 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #128912 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #2,781 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand [+]
    • #2,410 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Land Owner

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AI Generated Description

Killer Bee is a highly rated 519 m less popular double black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near Queenstown. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.

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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  • 54 rides
  • Last: May 8, 2026
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Killer Bee Trail Reports

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on Oct 2, 2025
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Avg: 4.3 (7 votes)
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      Directions to killer-bee trailhead (-45.031070, 168.648690)

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Killer Bee located?
      Killer Bee 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 -45.03107, 168.64869.
      ▼ How hard is Killer Bee?
      Killer Bee is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 26.251%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Killer Bee?
      Killer Bee has 11 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 458 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,241 ft to 1,687 ft.
      ▼ Is Killer Bee a point to point trail?
      Yes, Killer Bee is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Killer Bee?
      Killer Bee is 1,702 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Killer Bee?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Killer Bee. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Killer Bee? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Killer Bee are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Killer Bee?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Killer Bee. The trail is 1,702 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Killer Bee?
      Killer Bee is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 627 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 745 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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