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2,473 ft
Distance
181 ft
Climb
-182 ft
Descent
00:09:16
Avg time
-1 ft
Altitude change
1,193 ft
Altitude min
1,301 ft
Altitude max
1,268 ft
Altitude start
1,266 ft
Altitude end
-0.053%
Grade
-31.477%
Grade max
29.893%
Grade min
1,129 ft
Distance climb
1,263 ft
Distance down
82 ft
Distance flat
00:09:16
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Loop 7 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    7 Mile Riding Area
    Queenstown
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #81740 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #105625 in Trail Running
    • #130405 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Season
    Year Round
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2005
  • Land Owner
    DOC

Singletrack loop through pine trees with a few options including small rock faces, and shortcuts.

Access Info

Drive/ride to Wilson Bay carpark or 7 Mile Carpark and ride in.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 95 rides
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        Directions to loop-7 trailhead (-45.064222, 168.577704)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Loop 7

        ▼ Where is Loop 7 located?
        Loop 7 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 -45.06422, 168.5777.
        ▼ How hard is Loop 7?
        Loop 7 is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.053%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Loop 7?
        Loop 7 has 181 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 182 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,193 ft to 1,301 ft.
        ▼ How long is Loop 7?
        Loop 7 is 2,473 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Loop 7?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Loop 7. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Loop 7?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Loop 7 are:
        • February (18 activities)
        • March (13 activities)
        • January (11 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Loop 7? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Loop 7 are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Loop 7?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 10 minutes to ride Loop 7. The trail is 2,473 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Loop 7?
        Loop 7 is a very popular trail. There have been 787 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,169 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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