The Dirty Four route

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Name: The Dirty Four
Rating: 4.5

near Queenstown

7.5 miles

Distance

141 ft

Climb

-4,001 ft

Descent

1 mile

High Point

-3,860 ft

Altitude change

1,446 ft

Altitude min

5,306 ft

Altitude start

1,447 ft

Altitude end

-9.7%

Grade

-68.8%

Grade max

25.6%

Grade min

2,602 ft

Distance climb

7 miles

Distance down

984 ft

Distance flat

Introducing The Dirty Four

Combine Dirt Serpent, Rude Rock, Morning Glory and Hot Rod for one EPIC 1200m descent from the top of Coronet peak down to the valley floor!

Detailed Description

The Dirty Four is a 8 mile popular advanced route located near Queenstown. This mountain bike primary route can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 4 trails. This route climbs 141 ft with a max elevation of 5,306 ft then descends -4,001 ft.

Closed: 4 trails (newest: May 30, 2026)

Distance

8 miles
Altitude change

-3,860 ft
Altitude min

1,446 ft
Altitude start

5,306 ft
Altitude end

1,447 ft
Climb

141 ft
Descent

-4,001 ft
Grade

-9.7%
Grade max

-68.8%
Grade min

25.6%
Distance climb

2,602 ft
Distance down

7 miles
Distance flat

984 ft

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Riding area

Coronet Peak Ski & Mountain Bike Park
Primary Activity

Mountain Bike
Other Activities
- E-Bike
Difficulty rating

Advanced
Route Type

Point to Point
eBike Allowed

Yes
Bike type

DH, AM
Direction

One Direction
Physical rating

Moderate

Dirt Serpent

Morning Glory

Walk west on Coronet DH.
Continue for 100 meters.
Walk west on Coronet DH.
Continue for 100 meters.
Walk northwest on Coronet DH.
Continue for 30 meters.
Keep right to take Upper Rude Rock.
Continue for 100 meters.
Walk west on Upper Rude Rock.
Continue for 2.5 kilometers.
Turn right to stay on Upper Rude Rock.
Continue for 400 meters.
Walk southwest on Rude Rock.
Continue for 2.5 kilometers.
Walk south on Rude Rock.
Continue for 900 meters.
Walk east on Coronet Peak Road.
Continue for 40 meters.
Walk east on Upper Hot Rod.
Continue for 1.5 kilometers.
Walk northeast on Coronet Face Water Race.
Continue for 100 meters.
Walk south on Hot Rod.
Continue for 3 kilometers.
Walk east on Dan O Connell Climb.
Continue for 1 kilometer.

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trail	date	description
Rude Rock	May 31, 2026 @ 5:30pm (Pacific/Auckland) May 30, 2026	Closed for Winter! Please keep off the trail to prevent damage. Will let you know when it's back open in Spring!
Hot Rod	May 31, 2026 @ 5:30pm (Pacific/Auckland) May 30, 2026	Closed for Winter! Please keep off the trail to prevent damage. Will let you know when it's back open in Spring!
Morning Glory	May 31, 2026 @ 5:30pm (Pacific/Auckland) May 30, 2026	Closed for Winter! Please keep off the trail to prevent damage. Will let you know when it's back open in Spring!
Dirt Serpent	May 31, 2026 @ 5:24pm (Pacific/Auckland) May 30, 2026	Closed for Winter! Please keep off the trail to prevent damage. Will let you know when it's back open in Spring!