more stats
535 ft
Distance
5 ft
Climb
-64 ft
Descent
00:01:15
Avg time
-59 ft
Altitude change
1,637 ft
Altitude min
1,701 ft
Altitude max
1,696 ft
Altitude start
1,637 ft
Altitude end
-11.1%
Grade
-27.7%
Grade max
13.5%
Grade min
46 ft
Distance climb
272 ft
Distance down
75 ft
Distance flat
00:01:15
Avg time

Wedge Return Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Fernhill Trails
    Queenstown
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #176472 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #16282 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #3,711 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand [+]
    • #321 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Only[+]
    Popular In Reverse
    • Downhill Only for E-Biking
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Coming soon This trail is still under construction by the Wednesday Dig Crew. Aiming to be open summer of 2026/2027.

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 7 rides
  • 5 miles average
6 Months
  • 37 rides
  • 7 miles avg distance
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  • 73 rides
  • Last: Oct 29, 2026
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Apr 23, 2026 @ 1:35pm (Pacific/Auckland)
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Still under construction. Opening summer of 2026/2027.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Wedge Return located?
      Wedge Return is located in Fernhill Trails, Queenstown, New Zealand. It is part of the Fernhill Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -45.03457, 168.63721.
      ▼ How hard is Wedge Return?
      Wedge Return is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 11.1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Wedge Return?
      Wedge Return has 5 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 64 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,637 ft to 1,701 ft.
      ▼ Is Wedge Return a point to point trail?
      Yes, Wedge Return is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Wedge Return?
      Wedge Return is 535 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Wedge Return?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Wedge Return. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Wedge Return? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Wedge Return are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Wedge Return?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Wedge Return. The trail is 535 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Wedge Return?
      Wedge Return is a very popular trail. There have been 654 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 960 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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