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4,803 ft
Distance
-823 ft
Descent
00:07:21
Avg time
-823 ft
Altitude change
3,451 ft
Altitude min
4,278 ft
Altitude max
4,275 ft
Altitude start
3,451 ft
Altitude end
-17.1%
Grade
-58%
Grade max
8%
Grade min
33 ft
Distance climb
4,754 ft
Distance down
16 ft
Distance flat
00:07:21
Avg time

Missing Link - Upper Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Fernhill Trails
    Queenstown
  • Difficulty Rating
    Advanced Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #62729 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Alpine Trail
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

The upper half of Missing Link.
Access is by pushing up the walking track. Biking on the walking track should be kept to a minimum to reduce conflict with walkers.
Starts at Ben Lomond saddle, starts by heading out on riders right of the walking track. Crosses the walking track occasionally. Be careful of walkers, give way to walkers. This is a pretty busy walking track with novice trampers who might get pretty nervous about bikers, give them heaps of space, then crank it up once your away from the walking track.
Finishes at low saddle, then follow down Lower Missing Link. No riding down the walking track

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May 31, 2026 @ 5:36pm (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!
Jan 16, 2026 @ 3:32pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Jan 15, 2026
 Maintenance carried out to fix ruts and install water bars. Riding primo!
Dec 8, 2025 @ 1:31pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Dec 7, 2025
 Generally ok but rutted in sections and really rocky on first section next to walking track. Needs rock water bars added to control erosion. 2...
Jun 11, 2025 @ 12:27pm
Jun 11, 2025
 Please avoid in freeze thaw conditions
Jan 18, 2025 @ 10:10pm
Jan 18, 2025
 Riding well but needs signage re installed and thssock dividers re planted. Suggest temporary tape to allow tussocks to survive.
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Freeze/thaw Cycle
Avg: 4.41 (8 votes)
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        Directions to missing-link-upper-83047 trailhead (-45.002140, 168.628020)

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        youtuber Missing Link(Upper) @ Ben Lomond Trails....
        4:38 | 17 | May 25, 2026 , Queenstown
        youtuber Hidden downhill ridgeline from Ben Lomond...
        20:23 | 1052 | May 17, 2018 , Queenstown
        youtuber Ben Lomond Saddle to Queenstown | Full Trail
        21:31 | 62 | Nov 10, 2025 , Queenstown
        Missing Link MTB - Ben Lomond Saddle Ridgeline...
        9:17 | 48 | May 11, 2025 , Queenstown

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Missing Link - Upper

        ▼ Where is Missing Link - Upper located?
        Missing Link - Upper is located in Fernhill Trails, Queenstown, New Zealand. It is part of the Fernhill Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -45.00214, 168.62802.
        ▼ How hard is Missing Link - Upper?
        Missing Link - Upper is rated as Advanced difficulty. The average grade is 17.1%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Missing Link - Upper?
        The trail has 823 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,451 ft to 4,278 ft.
        ▼ How long is Missing Link - Upper?
        Missing Link - Upper is 4,803 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.

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