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614 ft
Distance
-126 ft
Descent
00:00:38
Avg time
-126 ft
Altitude change
1,716 ft
Altitude min
1,842 ft
Altitude max
1,842 ft
Altitude start
1,716 ft
Altitude end
-20.5%
Grade
-41.1%
Grade max
-5.7%
Grade min
614 ft
Distance down
00:00:38
Avg time

KY Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Ben Lomond Trails
    Queenstown
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #31380 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    QLDC

Want berms? Got berms. Track is a series of tight built up berms that will help you get them dialed.

Access is from the Grundy's turn off on Thunder Goat. Continue straight ahead once you've turned off Thunder Goat to start KY.

Track exit merges with Grundy's and Jeremy's so watch out for other traffic.

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        Directions to ky trailhead (-45.031280, 168.643770)
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        Apr 21, 2018 @ 6:27pm
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        Frequently Asked Questions About KY

        ▼ Where is KY located?
        KY 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 -45.03128, 168.64377.
        ▼ How hard is KY?
        KY is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 20.5%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for KY?
        The trail has 126 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,716 ft to 1,842 ft.
        ▼ Is KY a point to point trail?
        Yes, KY is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is KY?
        KY is 614 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on KY?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on KY. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride KY?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride KY are:
        • July (19 activities)
        • December (16 activities)
        • March (15 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access KY? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to KY are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride KY?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride KY. The trail is 614 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is KY?
        KY is a very popular trail. There have been 2,907 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 5,657 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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