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4,738 ft
Distance
-619 ft
Descent
00:08:54
Avg time
-619 ft
Altitude change
2,587 ft
Altitude min
3,206 ft
Altitude max
3,206 ft
Altitude start
2,589 ft
Altitude end
-13.1%
Grade
-38.9%
Grade max
-1.9%
Grade min
4,738 ft
Distance down
00:08:54
Avg time

Pack Track and Sack Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Skippers
    Queenstown
  • Difficulty Rating
    Advanced Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Advanced (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #67654 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #130346 in Trail Running
    • #123409 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Season
    Spring to Autumn
  • Alpine Trail
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Purpose built singletrack by voluteers from the Queenstown Mountainbike Club to link the QMTBC built Rude Rock to the 1860s miner built Skippers Pack Track. Can bre rough in places, steep exposed and alpine conditions.

Access Info

Park at bottom of Rude Rock to access it directly or better yet ride to top of Rude Rock or better still top of Coronet Peak for 1000+ meters of singletrack descent to the bottom of Skippers Pack Track.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 23 miles avg distance
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May 31, 2026 @ 5:32pm (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!
May 7, 2026 @ 9:33am (Pacific/Auckland)
May 6, 2026
 trail raked after cows coming through
May 7, 2026 @ 9:31am (Pacific/Auckland)
May 6, 2026
 trail raked after cows coming through
Mar 24, 2026 @ 10:26am (Pacific/Auckland)
Mar 23, 2026
 Trail sprayed
Feb 24, 2026 @ 8:41am (Pacific/Auckland)
Feb 23, 2026
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Freeze/thaw Cycle
Avg: 4.22 (12 votes)
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        Directions to pack-track-and-sack-25286 trailhead (-44.937530, 168.714250)

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        youtuber Pack Track and Sack @ Coronet Peak. Queenstown
        5:07 | 103 | Jul 14, 2025 , Queenstown
        Skippers Canyon, Pack Track and Sack +...
        4:36 | 705 | Jul 29, 2019 , Queenstown

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        Big Coronet Loop
        ★ 2.0 • 12 miles • 3,148 ft • 6 • Loop •
        This takes a lot of the good trails on Coronet. Best done with a friend so you can leave one vehicle a the...
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        Rude Pack Downhill
        4 miles • 57 ft • 3 • Loop •
        This takes a lot of the good trails on Coronet. Best done with a friend so you can leave one vehicle a the...
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        Coronet Classics Big Job
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Pack Track and Sack

        ▼ Where is Pack Track and Sack located?
        Pack Track and Sack is located in Skippers, Queenstown, New Zealand. It is part of the Skippers trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -44.93753, 168.71425.
        ▼ How hard is Pack Track and Sack?
        Pack Track and Sack is rated as Advanced difficulty. The average grade is 13.1%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Pack Track and Sack?
        The trail has 619 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,587 ft to 3,206 ft.
        ▼ Is Pack Track and Sack a point to point trail?
        Pack Track and Sack is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.

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