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3,586 ft
Distance
7 ft
Climb
-397 ft
Descent
00:03:09
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
00:03:09
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Original Details
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Activities
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Riding AreaBen Lomond Trails
Queenstown -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity95 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 75 in E-Biking
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Global Ranking#1845 in Mountain Biking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeDH, AM, XC
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DirectionDownhill OnlyPopular Direction Shown
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Physical RatingModerate
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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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.
source: Skyline Queenstown
Bike Park
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 1 rides
- 12 miles average
6 Months
- 170 rides
- 21 miles avg distance
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- 774 rides
- Last: Jul 17, 2026
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Directions to original trailhead
(-45.030880, 168.640300)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Original
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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.
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How hard is Original?
Original is rated as Advanced difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 10.9%.
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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.
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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.
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