Prospector Mountain Bike Trail

Q: How difficult is Prospector?

Prospector is rated Intermediate. The average grade is -14.0% with a maximum grade of -64.2%.

Q: How long is Prospector?

Prospector is 1.7m long with an estimated ride time of 5h 19m. The trail has 2m of climbing and -237m of descent.

Q: Are dogs allowed on Prospector?

Yes, dogs are allowed on Prospector. Please keep your dog under control and be considerate of other trail users.

Q: What is the current condition of Prospector?

The current condition of Prospector is very dry.

Q: What is the elevation of Prospector?

Prospector ranges from 1554m to 1789m in elevation.

Q: Where is Prospector located?

Prospector is located in Cardrona Bike Park NZ, New Zealand.

Q: What type of mountain bike is best for Prospector?

Prospector is suitable for: DH.

Q: How popular is Prospector?

Prospector has a rating of 4.1 out of 5 based on 11 votes.

Status

OPEN

Difficulty

Intermediate

Distance

1.7m

Elevation

-237m

Rating

4.1 (11)

Description

Fast sweeping intermediate trail that starts on the road out to Captain's and traverses Quartz ridge before returning to Whitestar Express via Arcadia Basin. Lower section was rebuilt in 2019 after rain damage with some fun wee sections. Flowing turns and rollers make this a great trail for intermediate and advanced riders alike and a good option for those working on finding their flow on the resorts blue trails.

Weather

Details

Condition

Very Dry

Dogs

Allowed

Grade

-14.0% avg, -64.2% max

Altitude range

1554m to 1789m

Region

Cardrona Bike Park NZ

Last updated

26 Mar 2026

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Trail features

Berm

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