more stats
1,076 ft
Distance
67 ft
Climb
-125 ft
Descent
00:04:37
Avg time
-56 ft
Altitude change
1,250 ft
Altitude min
1,362 ft
Altitude max
1,320 ft
Altitude start
1,264 ft
Altitude end
-5.245%
Grade
-38.919%
Grade max
28.412%
Grade min
443 ft
Distance climb
612 ft
Distance down
21 ft
Distance flat
00:04:37
Avg time

Metolius Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    7 Mile Riding Area
    Queenstown
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #96183 in Mountain Biking
  • National Ranking
    #2,155 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Season
    Year Round
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2006
  • Land Owner
    DOC

Short link from Dream Arena to Loop 7

Access Info

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

Tags

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 6 miles average
6 Months
  • 5 rides
  • 6 miles avg distance
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  • 171 rides
  • Last: Oct 24, 2026
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Metolius Trail Reports

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May 3, 2026 @ 5:57pm (Pacific/Auckland)
May 2, 2026
 Could use better signage at the entrance, wasn't obvious as a first timer and I ended up on the last bit of El Dorado the first time up
Oct 2, 2025 @ 6:26pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Oct 1, 2025
Mar 4, 2020 @ 11:19am
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Feb 29, 2020 @ 10:04pm
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Jun 16, 2019 @ 2:24pm
Jun 16, 2019
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on May 3, 2026
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Avg: 3.72 (5 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Metolius located?
      Metolius 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 -45.06348, 168.57682.
      ▼ How hard is Metolius?
      Metolius is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 5.245%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Metolius?
      Metolius has 67 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 125 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,250 ft to 1,362 ft.
      ▼ Is Metolius a point to point trail?
      Metolius is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Metolius?
      Metolius is 1,076 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Metolius?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Metolius. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Metolius?
      Metolius is best visited during: Year Round.
      ▼ How do I access Metolius? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Metolius are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Metolius?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Metolius. The trail is 1,076 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Metolius?
      Metolius is a very popular trail. There have been 1,702 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,031 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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