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7.7 miles
Distance
2,375 ft
Climb
-3,150 ft
Descent
02:30:40
Avg time
-775 ft
Altitude change
1,932 ft
Altitude min
4,254 ft
Altitude max
3,105 ft
Altitude start
2,329 ft
Altitude end
-1.9%
Grade
-80.5%
Grade max
76.9%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
4 miles
Distance down
489 ft
Distance flat
02:30:40
Avg time

Devils Creek Track Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Moonlight/Moke Lake
    Queenstown
  • Difficulty Rating
    Access Trail or Doubletrack Rate
  • Local Popularity
    15 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #100589 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #75381 in Trail Running
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Both Directions for Gravel Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Extreme
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Season
    Nov - Apr
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Department of Conservation

Huge climbs, huge descents, all 4WD some quite overgrown with tall grass but well signposted by DOC. Take comfortable walking shoes as there is plenty of pushing up hills Some great views into Skippers from the top of Mt Dewer and good views up moonlight towards Moke Lake when descending down to Devils Creek. This is sheep country so remember to keep your mouth closed on the downhills!

Access Info

Go up to Skippers saddle from Queenstown and turn left a few meters after the Skippers saddle gate.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Nov 15, 2025 @ 12:55pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Nov 14, 2025
May 27, 2025 @ 10:34pm
May 27, 2025
 Closed for Winter! Please keep off the trail to prevent damage. Will let you know when it's back open in spring.
Mar 6, 2025 @ 11:50am
Mar 6, 2025
 Great trail with amazing views. Some big climbs but perfectly rideable. Fast down hill sections, it’s a 4WD track but not rutted or torn up so...
Jan 24, 2023 @ 6:49pm
Jan 24, 2023
 Significant issue is that this is huge time waster, don't. It has a 3 and a 2 km long climbs that are super steep, very long 20-30% sections,...
Feb 13, 2015 @ 4:30pm
Feb 13, 2015
 Minor erosion (trail braiding, small ruts developing, brake bumps) and overgrown with grass in places, a bit wet on climb from Devils Creek.
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        Directions to devils-creek-track trailhead (-44.940530, 168.705540)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Devils Creek Track

        ▼ Where is Devils Creek Track located?
        Devils Creek Track is located in Moonlight/Moke Lake, Queenstown, New Zealand. It is part of the Moonlight/Moke Lake trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -44.94053, 168.70554.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Devils Creek Track?
        Devils Creek Track has 2,375 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 3,150 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,932 ft to 4,254 ft.
        ▼ Is Devils Creek Track a point to point trail?
        Devils Creek Track is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
        ▼ How long is Devils Creek Track?
        Devils Creek Track is 7.7 miles long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.

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