more stats
2,473 ft
Distance
181 ft
Climb
-182 ft
Descent
00:07:32
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
00:07:32
Avg time

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 [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #93567 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #353191 in Trail Running
    • #352350 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #2,103 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand [+]
    • #4,204 in Trail Running
    • #3,798 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.

Tags

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 2 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • 95 rides
  • Last: Oct 21, 2026
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Avg: 3.9 (5 votes)
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      Directions to loop-7 trailhead (-45.064222, 168.577704)
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      Feb 29, 2020 @ 9:48pm
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      Dec 28, 2022 @ 3:54pm
      Dec 28, 2022

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      2 Reviews & Comments

      Georgemingham
      Doing the old school loop isn't advisable

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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:
      • March (11 activities)
      • January (9 activities)
      • February (7 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 8 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 moderately popular trail. There have been 811 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,203 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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