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2.8 miles
Distance
909 ft
Climb
-613 ft
Descent
00:44:19
Avg time
297 ft
Altitude change
1,677 ft
Altitude min
2,119 ft
Altitude max
1,677 ft
Altitude start
1,975 ft
Altitude end
2%
Grade
-33%
Grade max
48.3%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
118 ft
Distance flat
00:44:19
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Moonlight Singletrack Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Moonlight/Moke Lake
    Queenstown
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Advanced (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    35 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #112157 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #87857 in Trail Running
    • #74890 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Season
    Year Round
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Singletrack between Arthurs Point and the start of the Moonlight Track 4WD section. Exposed in places with big drops off bluffs to river 100m below. Rough track with minimal maintenance use a farm animal track.

Access Info

Carpark at the end of the sealed section of Moonlight Track from Arthurs point

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 30 miles avg distance
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  • 32 rides
  • Last: Jul 21, 2026
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Moonlight... Trail Reports

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Jan 12, 2026 @ 10:49am (Pacific/Auckland)
Jan 11, 2026
 Great trail from Ben Lomond saddle to Arthurs Point
Oct 28, 2025 @ 9:55pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Oct 28, 2025
 Big slip across trail near ap end
Dec 11, 2023 @ 1:21am
Dec 11, 2023
 Lots of deep ruts, pedal catchers and overgrown sections with gorse, matagouri and broom. Ok on an ebike but hard work otherwise
Oct 11, 2022 @ 1:52pm
Oct 11, 2022
 Running snow free and dry, but very rugged. Expect to walk your bike through a handful of foot deep ruts. Track will need a lot of work soon
Jul 17, 2022 @ 4:12am
Jul 17, 2022
 Slow going, track needs work…
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Ideal
Avg: 3.69 (5 votes)
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        Directions to moonlight-singletrack trailhead (-44.983880, 168.662770)
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        youtuber Moonlight Track, Queenstown, New Zealand
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        0:40 | 47 | Jan 13, 2026 , Queenstown
        Moonlight To Moke Lake Loop
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        20:21 | 397 | Jul 20, 2022 , Queenstown

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        Moonlight Loop from Queenstown
        ★ 2.0 • 17 miles • 5,006 ft • 9 • Loop •
        Loop linking some of the best backcountry trails in Fernhill, starting straight from Queenstown
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        5 Reviews & Comments

        Apache664
        A tough climb out of Arthurs point. Gorse bushes scratched us badly. Difficult to pedal due to deep rut in rocks. Trail washed out in a few spots. I wouldn’t do it again. The following climb up to Ben Lomond saddle wasn’t much more rideable either
        MartinMTBSydney
        overgrown, washed out hence the pedals hit the dirt on either side of the trench. Spikey shrubs puncture your skin through your gloves. Some parts are not ridable.

        Beautiful scenery!!!
        xaibeeh xaibeeh
        Hard to pedal. Beautiful views. I probably walked half of it.

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        Frequently Asked Questions

        ▼ Where is Moonlight Singletrack located?
        Moonlight Singletrack is located in Moonlight/Moke Lake, Queenstown, New Zealand. It is part of the Moonlight/Moke Lake trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -44.98388, 168.66277.
        ▼ How hard is Moonlight Singletrack?
        Moonlight Singletrack is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 2%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Moonlight Singletrack?
        Moonlight Singletrack has 909 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 613 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,677 ft to 2,119 ft.
        ▼ How long is Moonlight Singletrack?
        Moonlight Singletrack is 2.8 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Moonlight Singletrack?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Moonlight Singletrack. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Moonlight Singletrack?
        Moonlight Singletrack is best visited during: Year Round.
        ▼ How do I access Moonlight Singletrack? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Moonlight Singletrack are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Moonlight Singletrack?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 49 minutes to ride Moonlight Singletrack. The trail is 2.8 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Moonlight Singletrack?
        Moonlight Singletrack is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 342 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 347 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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