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1.4 miles
Distance
3 ft
Climb
-126 ft
Descent
00:08:16
Avg time
-124 ft
Altitude change
147 ft
Altitude min
272 ft
Altitude max
272 ft
Altitude start
148 ft
Altitude end
-1.7%
Grade
-7.3%
Grade max
2.7%
Grade min
820 ft
Distance climb
4,446 ft
Distance down
1,867 ft
Distance flat
00:08:16
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Corkscrew Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Pocahontas State Park
    Chesterfield, Virginia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #10074 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #25934 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Log Ride, Rock Garden
  • Year Opened
    2017
  • Land Owner
    DCR

Intermediate flow trail bump & pump with berms and rollers. Rock gardens and log crossings. This trail heads south to Swift Creek Reservoir to meet up with Sunsetter .

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  • 5 rides
  • 11 miles average
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  • 154 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • 1,654 rides
  • Last: Aug 11, 2026
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        Directions to corkscrew-90992 trailhead (37.397320, -77.556340)

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        Routes with this trail

        377
        Tour de Swift Creek
        ★ 4.0 • 14 miles • 884 ft • 14 • Loop •
        Good loop of all the cross country trails (except ) in the Swift Creek trail system.
        249
        Poco Easy/Intermediate Trail Intervals
        ★ 5.0 • 8 miles • 431 ft • 20 •
        Recommended for practicing intervals on trails. Push during climbs.
        190
        Kleine Tour de Swift Creek
        9 miles • 590 ft • 9 • Loop •
        Small loop of Easy/Intermediate cross country trails in the Swift Creek trail system.

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Corkscrew

        ▼ Where is Corkscrew located?
        Corkscrew is located in Pocahontas State Park, Chesterfield, Virginia, United States. It is part of the Pocahontas State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.39732, -77.55634.
        ▼ How hard is Corkscrew?
        Corkscrew is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.7%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Corkscrew?
        Corkscrew has 3 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 126 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 147 ft to 272 ft.
        ▼ How long is Corkscrew?
        Corkscrew is 1.4 miles 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:
        • July (146 activities)
        • June (123 activities)
        • October (96 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 8 minutes to ride Corkscrew. The trail is 1.4 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 7,922 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 8,602 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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