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1.2 miles
Distance
11 ft
Climb
-1,773 ft
Descent
00:18:54
Avg time
-1,753 ft
Altitude change
2,566 ft
Altitude min
4,332 ft
Altitude max
4,328 ft
Altitude start
2,576 ft
Altitude end
-28.843%
Grade
-69.332%
Grade max
11.416%
Grade min
460 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
48 ft
Distance flat
00:18:54
Avg time

Slip Saddle Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
  • AKA
    Corotown
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    10 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 35 in E-Biking
    • 55 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #110369 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #99432 in E-Biking
    • #81995 in Trail Running
    • #122017 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
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  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed

Access from Coronet XC Track. Halfway down the XC track follow the the left single track out to the ski area boundary and follow the sign. This track is very steep and should be treated with caution.

Trail Supporters
  • Arrow Bikes
    since 2013
    Builder

Bike Park

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 20 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Apr 10, 2026
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May 31, 2026 @ 5:30pm (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!
Apr 11, 2026 @ 6:52pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Apr 10, 2026
Running so mint. Loamy death rut in the best shape I’ve seen. Hard. Fun!
Mar 23, 2026 @ 8:54am (Pacific/Auckland)
Mar 22, 2026
Running mint! Yup, it's a rut from top to bottom, but it's supposed to be! Epic trail, epic conditions.
Jan 18, 2026 @ 4:52pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Jan 17, 2026
For this trail - Running mint. Yes it is basically one deep rut. But that's the point of Slip saddle. Nothing blocking the trail, Dirt is prime...
Dec 23, 2025 @ 2:19pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Dec 22, 2025
Major erosion (major ruts or slumping, large rocks exposed due to erosion) Not worth riding. Worst condition trail in Queenstown.
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Freeze/thaw Cycle
Avg: 4.31 (17 votes)
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        Directions to slip-saddle trailhead (-44.923140, 168.752160)

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        youtuber Slip Saddle Coronet Peak Mountain Bike Trail
        8:27 | 552 | Jan 19, 2023 , Queenstown
        youtuber Slip Saddle | Queenstown MTB in 4K
        8:47 | 1244 | Mar 29, 2019 , Queenstown
        youtuber Didn’t think this double black trail would...
        13:26 | 895 | Mar 4, 2019 , Queenstown
        youtuber Slip Saddle | Queenstown NZ MTB
        6:08 | 987 | Apr 13, 2018 , Queenstown

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Slip Saddle

        Where is Slip Saddle located?
        Slip Saddle is located in Coronet Peak Ski & Mountain Bike Park, Queenstown, New Zealand. It is part of the Coronet Peak Ski & Mountain Bike Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -44.92314, 168.75216.
        How hard is Slip Saddle?
        Slip Saddle is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 28.843%.
        What is the elevation gain for Slip Saddle?
        Slip Saddle has 3 m of elevation gain. The trail has 541 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 782 m to 1,320 m.
        Is Slip Saddle a point to point trail?
        Yes, Slip Saddle is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.

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