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4,570 ft
Distance
26 ft
Climb
-564 ft
Descent
00:07:31
Avg time
-538 ft
Altitude change
1,339 ft
Altitude min
1,877 ft
Altitude max
1,877 ft
Altitude start
1,339 ft
Altitude end
-11.8%
Grade
-45.5%
Grade max
13.4%
Grade min
509 ft
Distance climb
3,930 ft
Distance down
128 ft
Distance flat
00:07:31
Avg time

Murphy's Run Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Arrowtown Trails
    Queenstown
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    35 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #92722 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #22708 in Trail Running
    • #122405 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Season
    12 Months
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump, Gap Jump
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2016

Intermediate trail with some exposure. Traverses and drops from Tobins Track down to the Arrow River

Access Info

Access on the right of Tobins Track (uphill side). 250m up the road from the New Chums Gully entrance.

Trail Supporters
  • Arrow Bikes
    since 2014
    Builder
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 1 rides
  • 3 miles average
6 Months
  • 7 rides
  • 19 miles avg distance
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  • 62 rides
  • Last: Jun 14, 2026
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Apr 13, 2026 @ 2:11pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Apr 12, 2026
Oct 17, 2024 @ 1:45pm
Oct 17, 2024
Riding well at the moment, just one section about 2/3 down where the track has washed out a bit creating a challenging little drop into a loose...
Mar 13, 2024 @ 9:50pm
Mar 13, 2024
I need of a brush cut
May 17, 2023 @ 5:25pm
May 17, 2023
Overgrown vegetation hanging over the trail from top to bottom. Just needs a hand saw and pruners to tidy up.
Jan 31, 2023 @ 12:03pm
Jan 31, 2023
Excess vegetation has now been trimmed back. Should be fast rolling now
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on Apr 13, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.35 (9 votes)
Your vote: 0

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        Directions to murphy-s-run trailhead (-44.950440, 168.852340)

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        Murphy's Run
        7:02 | 675 | Apr 13, 2016 , Queenstown

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Murphy's Run

        Where is Murphy's Run located?
        Murphy's Run is located in Arrowtown Trails, Queenstown, New Zealand. It is part of the Arrowtown Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -44.95044, 168.85234.
        How hard is Murphy's Run?
        Murphy's Run is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 11.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        What is the elevation gain for Murphy's Run?
        Murphy's Run has 26 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 564 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,339 ft to 1,877 ft.
        Is Murphy's Run a point to point trail?
        Murphy's Run is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.

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