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2.0 miles
Distance
38 ft
Climb
-1,362 ft
Descent
00:14:57
Avg time
-1,324 ft
Altitude change
1,376 ft
Altitude min
2,720 ft
Altitude max
2,700 ft
Altitude start
1,378 ft
Altitude end
-12.5%
Grade
-49.8%
Grade max
13.3%
Grade min
696 ft
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
892 ft
Distance flat
00:14:57
Avg time

Squid Run Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Fernhill Trails
    Queenstown
  • Difficulty Rating
    Advanced Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Advanced (5 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #4366 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Gap Jump, Rock Face, Rock Garden
  • Year Opened
    2018

QMTBC Wednesday Dig Crew built this trail over the course of 2 summers and 2 winters.
It is 100% handbuilt.
It's got everything you want in a trail, flow, tech, B-lines, A-lines, roots, rocks the lot.
If you want to build epic trail in Queenstown, join the Wednesday Dig Crew, every week, every Wednesday, updates on Facebook.
Thanks to all the Vollies who came out and shifted dirt, rocks and sticks.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 4 rides
  • 5 miles average
6 Months
  • 120 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 883 rides
  • Last: Aug 23, 2026
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Squid Run Trail Reports

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Jun 15, 2026 @ 12:56pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Jun 14, 2026
 Intersection of Squid, fernhill loop and hammys has had work. Re routed squid to avoid 2 way traffic on fernhill loop. Trail is soft so take care
Feb 12, 2026 @ 4:59pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Feb 11, 2026
Dec 6, 2025 @ 11:22am (Pacific/Auckland)
Dec 5, 2025
 There’s a pretty bad drainage issue that’s caused 1 big bog on an otherwise bone dry trail. Below the small rock roll, or the main line around...
Jun 4, 2025 @ 1:54am
Jun 4, 2025
 Running well but lots of deep puddles all the way down
Feb 25, 2025 @ 1:57pm
Feb 25, 2025
 Tree down. I've pushed it as far off the trail as I can. Not far down Squid Run where it cimes close to Hammy's
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        Directions to squid-run trailhead (-45.026000, 168.643060)
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        10:17 | 17 | Mar 23, 2026 , Queenstown
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Squid Run

        ▼ Where is Squid Run located?
        Squid Run is located in Fernhill Trails, Queenstown, New Zealand. It is part of the Fernhill Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -45.026, 168.64306.
        ▼ How hard is Squid Run?
        Squid Run is rated as Advanced difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 12.5%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Squid Run?
        Squid Run has 38 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 1,362 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,376 ft to 2,720 ft.
        ▼ How long is Squid Run?
        Squid Run is 2.0 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Squid Run?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Squid Run. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Squid Run?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Squid Run are:
        • October (87 activities)
        • March (29 activities)
        • December (26 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Squid Run? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Squid Run are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Squid Run?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 17 minutes to ride Squid Run. The trail is 2.0 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Squid Run?
        Squid Run is a very popular trail. There have been 4,794 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 5,057 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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