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3,586 ft
Distance
7 ft
Climb
-397 ft
Descent
00:03:32
Avg time
-390 ft
Altitude change
1,594 ft
Altitude min
1,985 ft
Altitude max
1,985 ft
Altitude start
1,594 ft
Altitude end
-10.9%
Grade
-42.5%
Grade max
8.5%
Grade min
82 ft
Distance climb
2,992 ft
Distance down
512 ft
Distance flat
00:03:32
Avg time

Original Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Ben Lomond Trails
    Queenstown
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #27890 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #28682 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #605 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand [+]
    • #659 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Land Owner

As the name suggests, it was one of the first trails ever built in Queenstown Bike Park. It follows the path of gold miners from the late 1800's and now serves a different purpose as a great bike trail. It starts off straight and fast and then hits a few loose corners before hitting some roller-coaster berms. It then heads out of the pine forest into the open overlooking some amazing views of Lake Wakatipu, The Remarkables and Cecil Peak. It ends with some tabletop jumps and a steep chute before joining Hammy's and the Return trail to the Gondola.

Tags

Bike Park

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 4 rides
  • 15 miles average
6 Months
  • 41 rides
  • 18 miles avg distance
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  • 788 rides
  • Last: Oct 21, 2026
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Original Trail Reports

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Oct 12, 2026 @ 2:29pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Oct 11, 2026
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Aug 28, 2026 @ 7:17pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Aug 28, 2026
Dec 27, 2025 @ 10:49am (Pacific/Auckland)
Dec 26, 2025
Did on Hardtail, all good. Avoided extreme speeds on the jumps to protect frame. But it is only for advanced riders. I loved it.
Oct 2, 2025 @ 6:14pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Oct 1, 2025
Feb 13, 2025 @ 10:54am
Feb 13, 2025
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on Oct 12, 2026
Avg: 4.42 (25 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to original trailhead (-45.030880, 168.640300)

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      4.5 ★★★★★
      25 Ratings
      5 ★ 64%
      4 ★ 24%
      3 ★ 12%
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      2 Reviews & Comments

      crayz77
      Watch out for the lips on the jumps, can catch you out, as the a lines and b lines are not always obvious, especially when caring speed. If you haven’t ridden this before, take it easy and watch your speed, as some of the jumps are quiet large. I would say this track is more a grade 4 jump track than a grade 3 flow track.
      timothyquin
      Favourite trail on the hill. Fast, bermy, jump trail with A and B options. Excellent to improve jump skills. Grinning from ear to ear everytime I do this one.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Original located?
      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 -45.03088, 168.6403.
      ▼ How hard is Original?
      Original is rated as Advanced difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 10.9%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Original?
      Original has 7 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 397 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,594 ft to 1,985 ft.
      ▼ Is Original a point to point trail?
      Yes, Original is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Original?
      Original is 3,586 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Original?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Original. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Original? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Original are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Original?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Original. The trail is 3,586 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Original?
      Original is a very popular trail. There have been 8,181 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 10,967 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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