1.2 miles
Distance
-1,561 ft
Descent
00:32:05
Avg time
Supporters, Builders, Maintainers & Land Managers of Natural Selection Trail
  • Dirt Art Pty Ltd
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Natural Selection Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Queenstown
  • Difficulty Rating
    Double Black Diamond rate
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
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  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Face, Rock Garden
  • Local Popularity
    35 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 25 in E-Biking
  • Year Opened
    2021
  • Land Owner
    West Coast Council

Beginning with a hike/ride (approx. 20 mins) up to the trailhead above 1000m on Mt Owen, the trail traverses highly technical terrain before it gains the prominent summit ridgeline. The descent that follows is a raw, technical riding experience unlike anything else in Australia. For highly experienced riders only. Links onto ‘Waterfall’ near Horsetail Falls.

Access Info

ACCESSED VIA THE OWEN SPUR SHUTTLE, THESE TRAILS ARE REMOTE AND PHYSICALLY DEMANDING. INTERMEDIATE OR ABOVE SKILL LEVEL RECOMMENDED.

More Stats for Natural Selection mountain bike trail trail
  • Altitude change
    -1,561 ft
  • Altitude min
    1,675 ft
  • Altitude max
    3,236 ft
  • Altitude start
    3,236 ft
  • Altitude end
    1,677 ft
  • Grade
    -24%
  • Grade max
    -45.5%
  • Grade min
    2.6%
  • Distance climb
    115 ft
  • Distance down
    1 mile
  • Avg time
    00:32:05
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on Nov 20, 2023
Dry
Avg: 4.19 (4 votes)
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      Natural Selection Trail Reports

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      Nov 20, 2023 @ 2:41am
      Nov 20, 2023
      		 Drying out and getting a bit looser. Difficult, fun, and a little bit scary.
      Apr 23, 2023 @ 2:11am
      Apr 23, 2023
      		 One of the best and hardest trails I have ever ridden. Super loose, technical and steep with amazing Views. It’s not for everyone though and I...
      Feb 5, 2023 @ 1:46pm
      Feb 5, 2023
      		 Recent upgrade works and minor trail changes. Some new features to ride and existing ones improved. Still scary, but fun - rides so well with some...
      Mar 1, 2022 @ 3:31pm
      Mar 1, 2022
      		 Running well in it's raw natural state
      Jan 18, 2022 @ 11:31pm
      Jan 18, 2022
      		 Loose and chunky!
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      • 2 rides
      • 5 miles avg distance
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      • 12 rides
      • Last: Apr 1, 2025

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