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1,365 ft
Distance
7 ft
Climb
-334 ft
Descent
00:01:13
Avg time
-326 ft
Altitude change
2,210 ft
Altitude min
2,544 ft
Altitude max
2,536 ft
Altitude start
2,211 ft
Altitude end
-23.9%
Grade
-85.1%
Grade max
8.6%
Grade min
217 ft
Distance climb
1,102 ft
Distance down
43 ft
Distance flat
00:01:13
Avg time

Armageddon Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Ben Lomond Trails
    Queenstown
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 30 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #36683 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
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  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Jump
  • Land Owner

A challenging single track with plenty of root and rocks to keep you on your toes. It features some great rock work near the bottom where it merges with Thingymajig.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 4 miles average
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  • 74 rides
  • 23 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Jun 9, 2026
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        Directions to armageddon-8266 trailhead (-45.027130, 168.642790)

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        youtuber Is Queenstown Bike Park the Steepest in the World?
        12:24 | 548 | Feb 25, 2019 , Queenstown
        youtuber Black Diamonds here are TOUGH!
        21:00 | 33 | Apr 8, 2026 , Queenstown
        Queenstown Skyline Ben Lomond - ◆ Grade 5...
        11:15 | 8 | Mar 23, 2026 , Queenstown
        Mick Hannah on Armageddon | Bike Travel...
        0:49 | 459 | Jul 29, 2019 , Queenstown

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Armageddon

        Where is Armageddon located?
        Armageddon is located in Ben Lomond Trails, Queenstown, New Zealand. It is part of the Ben Lomond Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -45.02713, 168.64279.
        How hard is Armageddon?
        Armageddon is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 23.9%.
        What is the elevation gain for Armageddon?
        Armageddon has 7 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 334 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,210 ft to 2,544 ft.
        Is Armageddon a point to point trail?
        Yes, Armageddon is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.

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