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4,557 ft
Distance
60 ft
Climb
-276 ft
Descent
00:05:48
Avg time
-216 ft
Altitude change
1,076 ft
Altitude min
1,308 ft
Altitude max
1,292 ft
Altitude start
1,076 ft
Altitude end
-4.7%
Grade
-41.2%
Grade max
15.1%
Grade min
1,240 ft
Distance climb
2,822 ft
Distance down
492 ft
Distance flat
00:05:48
Avg time
Phoenix Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding Area7 Mile Riding Area
Queenstown -
AKAMoke Lake/Lake Dispute Circuit
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Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity
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Global Ranking
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National Ranking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingEasy
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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SeasonYear Round
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Dogs AllowedYes
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TTFs on TrailBerm, Drop, Roller Coaster
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Year Opened2014
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Land Owner
Mountain bike-specific singletrack built and maintained by the Queenstown Mountain Bike Club to link Lake Dispute to the 7 Mile Riding Area, while avoiding the tarmac road section.
Traverses across the face of the hill affording some great views of Lake Wakatipu and the Remarkables before dropping into a fun roller coaster section and finally into some native bush with switchbacks.
Take care if riding in the wet or after heavy rain.
Access Info
Can be ridden as part of the Moke Lake/Lake Dispute circuit.
Alternatively ride up the DoC Lake Dispute Track (aka Pheonix Climb) from Glenorchy Road and turn off at the QMTBC Phoenix sign.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 0 rides
6 Months
- 7 rides
- 16 miles avg distance
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- 154 rides
- Last: Nov 8, 2026
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- Prevalent Mud
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Directions to phoenix-25555 trailhead
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Apr 14, 2021 , Queenstown
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★ 1.0 • 15 miles • 2,342 ft • 7 • Loop •
Classic Queenstown backountry loop sometimes called the 'Four Lakes' ride, start at either Wilson Bay or 7...
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Kickdenys18
Overgrown and not maintained well. It’s runs but not super fun for that reason. The lower trails seemed like better options to check out.
elevatetrails
Vegetation clearance completed, riding well.
Check culverts and drains are running clear, some drainage pipes need to be overlaid with fresh dirt.
Check culverts and drains are running clear, some drainage pipes need to be overlaid with fresh dirt.
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