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4,970 ft
Distance
13 ft
Climb
-506 ft
Descent
00:07:14
Avg time
-494 ft
Altitude change
2,968 ft
Altitude min
3,461 ft
Altitude max
3,461 ft
Altitude start
2,969 ft
Altitude end
-9.9%
Grade
-39.3%
Grade max
14.9%
Grade min
364 ft
Distance climb
4,350 ft
Distance down
256 ft
Distance flat
00:07:14
Avg time
Missing Link - Lower Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
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Riding AreaFernhill Trails
Queenstown -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity80 in Mountain Biking
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Global Ranking#47884 in Mountain Biking
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National Ranking#1,060 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingEasy
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Alpine TrailYes
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Dogs AllowedYes
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TTFs on TrailBerm, Jump, Rock Garden
The lower half of Missing Link.
Access is by pushing up the walking track. Biking on the walking track should be kept to a minimum to reduce conflict with walkers.
Starts at low saddle, switchbacks in the tussock. A few gnarly bits in the forest.
Finishes at Beeched As. Turn left to return to the bike park, turn right to head to Fernhill.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
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6 Months
- 6 rides
- 14 miles avg distance
All
- 141 rides
- Last: Oct 9, 2026
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