more stats
1.8 miles
Distance
744 ft
Climb
-240 ft
Descent
00:27:37
Avg time
504 ft
Altitude change
158 ft
Altitude min
756 ft
Altitude max
237 ft
Altitude start
741 ft
Altitude end
5.2%
Grade
-23.9%
Grade max
52.9%
Grade min
4,800 ft
Distance climb
2,198 ft
Distance down
2,674 ft
Distance flat
00:27:37
Avg time

Corkscrew Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Kaiteriteri MTB Park
    Motueka
  • Difficulty Rating
    Advanced Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #59728 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #19071 in E-Biking
    • #123543 in Trail Running
    • #340260 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #1,315 in Mountain Biking · New Zealand [+]
    • #390 in E-Biking
    • #2,020 in Trail Running
    • #3,649 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

Built as a climbing track, Corkscrew twists and turns its way up the hill to Jaws and the Corkscrew Lookout.

A couple of short steep pinches at the bottom and top, otherwise take your time and it's an enjoyable climb.

Two way track, but most traffic is uphill direction.

Access Info

From the Ziggy hub head up Ziggy and you're there.

Tags
Tight and twistyViews

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 465 rides
  • Last: Nov 12, 2026
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Avg: 3.76 (11 votes)
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      Directions to corkscrew-45076 trailhead (-41.040540, 173.000990)
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      Corkscrew - Kaiteriteri MTB Park, Tasman, NZ
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      14:12 | 719 | Aug 26, 2020 , Motueka
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      2:37 | 515 | Feb 4, 2019 , Motueka
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      1098 | Apr 18, 2017 , Motueka

      Technical Trail Features (TTF)

      3.7 ★★★★★
      11 Ratings
      5 ★ 9%
      4 ★ 45%
      3 ★ 45%
      2 ★
      1 ★

      3 Reviews & Comments

      leefluff leefluff
      Very nearly a grade 3- light blue in an e-bike.
      But the hairpins are just challenging enough to take out the flow.
      So if you aren’t comfortable with attacking hairpin climbs then be prepared.

      Although to be fair. The ziggy climb is decent preparation for this.
      Georgemingham
      A little climb to get the blood pumping, near the top is the start of the trail jaws! One of my favourite trails
      punkture
      Great climbing track through the pongas!

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Corkscrew located?
      Corkscrew is located in Kaiteriteri MTB Park, Motueka, New Zealand. It is part of the Kaiteriteri MTB Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -41.04054, 173.00099.
      ▼ How hard is Corkscrew?
      Corkscrew is rated as Advanced difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 5.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Corkscrew?
      Corkscrew has 744 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 240 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 158 ft to 756 ft.
      ▼ How long is Corkscrew?
      Corkscrew is 1.8 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Corkscrew?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Corkscrew. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Corkscrew?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Corkscrew are:
      • January (56 activities)
      • February (31 activities)
      • March (30 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ 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 28 minutes to ride Corkscrew. The trail is 1.8 miles 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 4,217 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,317 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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