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666 ft
Distance
-61 ft
Descent
00:00:49
Avg time
-69 ft
Altitude change
142 ft
Altitude min
212 ft
Altitude max
211 ft
Altitude start
141 ft
Altitude end
-10.3%
Grade
-21.3%
Grade max
0.8%
Grade min
39 ft
Distance climb
453 ft
Distance down
164 ft
Distance flat
00:00:49
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Corkscrew Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Middle Run Valley Natural Area
    Newark, Delaware
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (5 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 35 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #61442 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #123250 in Trail Running
    • #72110 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump

Fun down hill section that takes you through the corkscrew which is a back and forth through a deep ravine.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 3 rides
  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 98 rides
  • 16 miles avg distance
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  • 952 rides
  • Last: Sep 1, 2026
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Corkscrew

        ▼ Where is Corkscrew located?
        Corkscrew is located in Middle Run Valley Natural Area, Newark, Delaware, United States. It is part of the Middle Run Valley Natural Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.70948, -75.7195.
        ▼ How hard is Corkscrew?
        Corkscrew is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 10.3%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Corkscrew?
        The trail has 61 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 142 ft to 212 ft.
        ▼ How long is Corkscrew?
        Corkscrew is 666 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.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Corkscrew?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Corkscrew are:
        • August (116 activities)
        • July (105 activities)
        • April (103 activities)
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        ▼ 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 666 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 3,386 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,767 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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