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686 ft
Distance
37 ft
Climb
-19 ft
Descent
00:00:34
Avg time
24 ft
Altitude change
2,396 ft
Altitude min
2,441 ft
Altitude max
2,417 ft
Altitude start
2,441 ft
Altitude end
3.5%
Grade
-11.8%
Grade max
37.2%
Grade min
338 ft
Distance climb
243 ft
Distance down
105 ft
Distance flat
00:00:34
Avg time

Corkscrew Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    WCU Trail System
    Cullowhee, North Carolina
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #65360 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #90973 in Trail Running
    • #101900 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #469 in Mountain Biking · North Carolina [+]
    • #1,002 in Trail Running
    • #1,282 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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AI Generated Description

Corkscrew is a 686 ft popular green difficulty singletrack trail located near Cullowhee North Carolina. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 6 miles average
6 Months
  • 13 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
All
  • 86 rides
  • Last: Oct 2, 2026
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Corkscrew Trail Reports

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Aug 27, 2018 @ 3:14pm
Aug 27, 2018
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Avg: 3.61 (2 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Corkscrew located?
      Corkscrew is located in WCU Trail System, Cullowhee, North Carolina, United States. It is part of the WCU Trail System trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.30699, -83.20764.
      ▼ How hard is Corkscrew?
      Corkscrew is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 3.5%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Corkscrew?
      Corkscrew has 37 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 19 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,396 ft to 2,441 ft.
      ▼ Is Corkscrew a point to point trail?
      Corkscrew is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Corkscrew?
      Corkscrew is 686 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Corkscrew?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Corkscrew. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Corkscrew? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Corkscrew are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Corkscrew?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Corkscrew. The trail is 686 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Corkscrew?
      Corkscrew is a very popular trail. There have been 324 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 613 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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