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1,581 ft
Distance
-324 ft
Descent
00:00:58
Avg time
-324 ft
Altitude change
1,348 ft
Altitude min
1,672 ft
Altitude max
1,672 ft
Altitude start
1,348 ft
Altitude end
-20.5%
Grade
-43.8%
Grade max
-2.8%
Grade min
1,581 ft
Distance down
00:00:58
Avg time

Old Original Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Ben Lomond Trails
    Queenstown
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 25 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #60412 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump
  • Land Owner
    QLDC

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Old Original is a highly rated 482 m moderately popular black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near Queenstown. This mountain bike primary trail. It features berm, drop and jump. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 19 miles avg distance
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Feb 12, 2026 @ 4:59pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Feb 11, 2026
Oct 28, 2025 @ 1:35pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Oct 27, 2025
 Fallen tree has been cleared
Oct 2, 2025 @ 6:14pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Oct 1, 2025
Dec 10, 2023 @ 12:25pm
Dec 10, 2023
 Old trail that needs to be rebuilt, not currently ridable.
Feb 16, 2023 @ 4:57am
Feb 16, 2023
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Avg: 4.5 (14 votes)
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        Directions to old-original trailhead (-45.032560, 168.643310)
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        Frequently Asked Questions

        ▼ Where is Old Original located?
        Old Original is located in Ben Lomond Trails, Queenstown, New Zealand. It is part of the Ben Lomond Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -45.03256, 168.64331.
        ▼ How hard is Old Original?
        Old Original is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 20.5%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Old Original?
        The trail has 324 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,348 ft to 1,672 ft.
        ▼ How long is Old Original?
        Old Original is 1,581 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Old Original?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Old Original. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ How do I access Old Original? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Old Original are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Old Original?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Old Original. The trail is 1,581 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Old Original?
        Old Original is a moderately popular trail. There have been 5,635 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 7,657 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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