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Coronet Loop

Queenstown

50km Backcountry singletrack

Mountain Biking Moderate

Distance
50 km
Ascent
1.9 km
Descent
1.9 km
Duration
5-6 hrs
Low Point
412 m
High Point
924 m
Gradient
12˚
Coronet Loop Map

50km circuit from Arrowtown, taking in some epic terrain behind Coronet Peak. Best ridden clockwise, climbing Bush Creek and over the Coronet Face Water Race to the Coronet Pea Road/Skippers Saddle. Descend Pack Track and Sack (grade 4/5), before turning right to climb Greengate Saddle and into Deep Creek. Sidle past Picnic Rock, Easter Island and over Deep Creek saddle. Descend down Eight Mile Creek to meet the Macetown Track and return to Arrowtown via the Arrow Gorge Trail

Difficulty

Moderate

Mostly stable trail tread with some variability, with unavoidable obstacles 8in/20cm tall or less. Other obstacles such as rock gullies and steep sections may exist. Ideal for lower intermediate riders.

High Exposure

3 out of 4

Some trail sections have exposed ledges or steep ascents/descents where falling could cause serious injury.

Remoteness

3 out of 4

Little chance of being seen or helped in case of an accident.

Best time to visit

between October and May

Features

  • Singletrack
  • Rock Slabs

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