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182 ft
Distance
-88 ft
Descent
00:00:34
Avg time
-88 ft
Altitude change
2,345 ft
Altitude min
2,434 ft
Altitude max
2,434 ft
Altitude start
2,345 ft
Altitude end
-48.384%
Grade
-95.069%
Grade max
-29.648%
Grade min
182 ft
Distance down
00:00:34
Avg time
Drop Garden Details
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Riding AreaBen Lomond Trails
Queenstown -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity50 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 60 in E-Biking
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Global Ranking#75768 in Mountain Biking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeDH
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DirectionDownhill Only
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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Land Owner
A short off-shoot tracks from Vertigo. Drop Garden splits to the left and is a series of short drops with a seriously steep rock roll leading back towards Vertigo. Watch the road crossing on the exit
source: Skyline Queenstown
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 3 rides
- 7 miles average
6 Months
- 63 rides
- 20 miles avg distance
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- 464 rides
- Last: Jun 21, 2026
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(-45.028360, 168.645980)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Drop Garden
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Where is Drop Garden located?
Drop Garden 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 -45.02836, 168.64598.
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How hard is Drop Garden?
Drop Garden is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 48.384%.
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What is the elevation gain for Drop Garden?
The trail has 88 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,345 ft to 2,434 ft.
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Is Drop Garden a point to point trail?
Yes, Drop Garden is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
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