Mountain Bike Trails in Fernhill Trails

Arawata Terrace (DoC Track)

Multi use machine built trail connecting Fernhill to Glenorchy Road. Zig zag section up from road is very steep and hard to climb. Popular with runners and dog walkers so be courteous. Option to add on Arawata singletrack to/from 7mile direction.

Arawata Terrace Singletrack

Techy singletrack with some challenging climbs and fun descents in both directions. Can be used to combine rides to/from Fernhill and 7 Mile.

Beeched As

Hand built singletrack through the Beech Forest on Ben Lomond. Some exposed drops off the side of the trail and quite narrow in places.

Ben Lomond Summit Track (Hiking and Uphill biking only)

Biking:Uphill access ONLY from the last intersection with Beeched As to the saddle then descend down Missing Link - Upper and/or Missing Link - Lower No MTB access on the lower sections or down any part of it. Very steep to pedal up but the descents and view are well worth it. Be courteous and give way to walkers. Alot easier on an ebike Hiking:The Ben Lomond Track rewards trampers with spectacular 360 degree views over Queenstown, Lake Wakatipu and the surrounding mountain ranges including Ka-kamu-a-Hakitekura/Cecil and Walter Peaks and Kawarau/Remarkables. In fine weather, you may even spot Mounts Pikirakatahi/Earnslaw and Tititea/Aspiring in the distance. The track begins among Douglas fir on Skyline Access Road or the Tiki Trail. At about 800 m altitude you leave the tree line behind to enter alpine tussocks and shrubs. Climb to the 1,326 m Ben Lomond Saddle (Ben Lomond Station) before the track gets steeper and rougher as it approaches Ben Lomond's 1,748m summit.3-4 hr to Ben Lomond Saddle, 6-8 hr to Ben Lomond Summit Ensure you leave enough daylight hours, but pack a headtorch just in case. In winter, you'll need alpine equipment. Note: The section from the saddle to the summit crosses private land. Respect the landowner’s rights and keep to the formed track to avoid stock disturbance and farm hazards.

BluGazi

A fun Blue Tech trail with plenty of loam straight-aways into tight downhill corners to test your brakes. The "easiest" way down to Mc Nearly Gnarly from the Mc Gazza memorial bench. Thanks to QMTBC and Dirt Tec Trails.

Creeky Winders

Advanced tech rooty trail from the end of Lower missing Link to Fernhill Loop. Grade 5 - Expert when wet as there are lots of slippery roots. Combo from the Ben Lomond saddle on Missing Link - Lower missing link - Fernhill loop and Squid Run for an epic grade 4 handbulit Singletrack approx 900m descent.

Dream Track

Built in 2004 for New World Disorder 5, and most recently extended in 2017, these jumps are huge. Ride at your own risk.

Everythings Pine

Tech hand built singletrack with some rutted and rooty sections. Has one committing right hand dropping corner and 2 small drops verging on grade 6Built by local legends Tom Baker and Ian Carswell.

Fernhill Loop

A classic Queenstown trail chock full of gnarly roots that started life as a DOC (govt) track, was shunted by DOC to the QLDC (local council) who the ignored it for a couple of years and closed it. Now licensed to QMTBC who will upgrade, extend and maintain it. The west (Fernhill) side climb from the Wynyard bike park is a great way to access the Mc Nearly Gnarly jump trail. The East (bike park) side has a great descent that links into Squid Run and there are awesome views from the top if you continue past the treeline where Beech As exits has a fantastic backcounty feel just minutes from the town center.

Fingerling

Fun wee single black from the end of Mcnearly Gnarly that connects to lower Wynyard DH.One drop to commit too and a steep dropping right hander. Built by the mighty Queenstown MTB club Wednesday Dig Crew volunteers. Check the QMTBC facebook page to see where they are currently digging.

Gin Trap

Lower Salmon Run

Lower part of Salmon Run. Quite the adventure trail after a storm blew out the existing trail. Hard to follow in places but look for the paint dots on the rock. Crosses the creek a few times so you will get wet feet. Awesome fun if you're up for it but most people cut off Salmon Run onto Slink to finish on some other Fernhill Trails.

Lower Wynyard Express

Lower Wynyard Express. Fun flow type trail with a bit of tech and a couple of dropping berms.

Lower Wynyard Express (Bottom Half)

This is the bottom half of the Lower Wynyard Express Trail that links from the Town Link Track to the One Mile Dam carpark. It is closed due to rain event washing away parts of the trail.

McNearlyGnarly

Grade 3 Intermediate blue jump trail with grade 4 advanced options. About 60 jumps in total over 1.8km. All jumps are rollable and safely built to learn on but check them out before you huck Named after Pete 'Mc Gnarly' who organised the permission and funding. The 'Nearly' part comes from one of the legendary Mc Gazzas many jokes whilst waiting for Pete to finally hit a jump! The trail was built by Elevate Trail Building and funded by Atlas beer cafe, Veoila, the community trust of Southland and is managed by QMTBC. If you like riding this trail then show your love by joining the club or buying some cool gear!

Mini Dream Jump Line

Jump lines through the Atlas Wynyard Freestyle Terrain park Ranging from easy tables to expert gaps. Choose your own way through, they all start and end at the same place. On a trail ride use to link from Mc Nearly Dream through to Lower Wynyard Express.

Missing Link - Lower

The lower half of Missing Link. Access is by pushing up the walking track. Biking on the walking track should be kept to a minimum to reduce conflict with walkers. Starts at low saddle, switchbacks in the tussock. A few gnarly bits in the forest. Finishes at Beeched As. Turn left to return to the bike park, turn right to head to Fernhill.

Missing Link - Upper

The upper half of Missing Link. Access is by pushing up the walking track. Biking on the walking track should be kept to a minimum to reduce conflict with walkers. Starts at Ben Lomond saddle, starts by heading out on riders right of the walking track. Crosses the walking track occasionally. Be careful of walkers, give way to walkers. This is a pretty busy walking track with novice trampers who might get pretty nervous about bikers, give them heaps of space, then crank it up once your away from the walking track. Finishes at low saddle, then follow down Lower Missing Link. No riding down the walking track.

Moonlight Track to Ben Lomond Saddle

This trail crosses a working farm so please stick to the well marked trail and be considerate of stock. Trail is in need of repair and wouldn't be reccomended in it's current state Mainly a hike a bike up on a normal bike and 60% rideable on an ebike Can also be ridden as a descent. Has lots of ruts and overgrown veg that make it a bit painful. Moonlight track is also in disrepair so best exit if descending is via Moke Lake640m vertical gain over 5.5km.

Pitch Black

Steep trail with a couple of committing chutes. Slippy when wet Built by the legends Tom Baker and Ian Carswell.