more stats
2,605 ft
Distance
5 ft
Climb
-453 ft
Descent
00:02:53
Avg time
-459 ft
Altitude change
1,999 ft
Altitude min
2,461 ft
Altitude max
2,458 ft
Altitude start
1,998 ft
Altitude end
-17.6%
Grade
-78.3%
Grade max
2.7%
Grade min
95 ft
Distance climb
2,316 ft
Distance down
194 ft
Distance flat
00:02:53
Avg time

Thingymajig Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Ben Lomond Trails
    Queenstown
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #42067 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #38863 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #948 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand [+]
    • #945 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump, Gap Jump
  • Land Owner

Sweet singletrack, some steeper sections, optional drops and awesome turns...Thingymajig has a bit of everything. Whip it wide on the final tabletop to impress everyone at the mid-way clearing.

Tags
BermsDropsJumps

Bike Park

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 17 miles average
6 Months
  • 21 rides
  • 27 miles avg distance
All
  • 471 rides
  • Last: Oct 20, 2026
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on Oct 2, 2025
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Avg: 4.59 (16 votes)
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      Directions to thingymajig trailhead (-45.027730, 168.646170)

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      7:23 | 470 | Jul 29, 2019 , Queenstown
      4.8 ★★★★★
      16 Ratings
      5 ★ 81%
      4 ★ 19%
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Thingymajig located?
      Thingymajig 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 -45.02773, 168.64617.
      ▼ How hard is Thingymajig?
      Thingymajig is rated as Advanced difficulty. The average grade is 17.6%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Thingymajig?
      Thingymajig has 5 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 453 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,999 ft to 2,461 ft.
      ▼ Is Thingymajig a point to point trail?
      Yes, Thingymajig is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Thingymajig?
      Thingymajig is 2,605 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Thingymajig?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Thingymajig. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Thingymajig?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Thingymajig are:
      • March (57 activities)
      • February (52 activities)
      • January (31 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Thingymajig? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Thingymajig are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Thingymajig?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Thingymajig. The trail is 2,605 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Thingymajig?
      Thingymajig is a very popular trail. There have been 5,060 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 6,957 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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