Ben Lomond Summit Track (Hiking and Uphill biking only) Mountain Bike Trail

Biking:Uphill access ONLY from the last intersection with Beeched As to the saddle then descend down Missing Link - Upper and/or Missing Link - LowerNo 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 ebikeHiking: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 SummitEnsure 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.