more stats
3,993 ft
Distance
12 ft
Climb
-621 ft
Descent
00:04:36
Avg time
-611 ft
Altitude change
2,003 ft
Altitude min
2,614 ft
Altitude max
2,614 ft
Altitude start
2,005 ft
Altitude end
-15.3%
Grade
-55.9%
Grade max
24.9%
Grade min
75 ft
Distance climb
3,658 ft
Distance down
259 ft
Distance flat
00:04:36
Avg time

Vertigo Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Ben Lomond Trails
    Queenstown
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #2054 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    QLDC

Custom built by Veritgo Bikes owner Tim Ceci in the mid 90's, specifically to run guided mountain biking trips before Gondola access opened. Around 1.5km long, it's a machine built trail with nice and wide but steeper and rougher terrain than Hammy's. Starting from the summit of the Gondola and stretching through to the mid-way clearing, it also features a lot of rollers and small jumps to build your skills.

source: Skyline Queenstown

Bike Park

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • Last: Sep 11, 2026
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Feb 18, 2026 @ 12:45pm (Pacific/Auckland)
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Jul 14, 2025
 Getting pretty pitted on some berms and jumps but still going well
Feb 13, 2025 @ 10:54am
Feb 13, 2025
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Status:
on Feb 18, 2026
Dry
Avg: 4.41 (18 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to vertigo trailhead (-45.026620, 168.645430)
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      6:35 | 632 | Oct 6, 2022 , Queenstown
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      2 Reviews & Comments

      fiftythreethirtynine
      Top section closed, can join via lazy vertigo. 15 Jan

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Vertigo located?
      Vertigo 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 -45.02662, 168.64543.
      ▼ How hard is Vertigo?
      Vertigo is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 15.3%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Vertigo?
      Vertigo has 12 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 621 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,003 ft to 2,614 ft.
      ▼ Is Vertigo a point to point trail?
      Yes, Vertigo is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Vertigo?
      Vertigo is 3,993 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Vertigo?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Vertigo. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Vertigo? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Vertigo are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Vertigo?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Vertigo. The trail is 3,993 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Vertigo?
      Vertigo is a very popular trail. There have been 7,042 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 11,681 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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