more stats
1,982 ft
Distance
2 ft
Climb
-158 ft
Descent
00:02:24
Avg time
-156 ft
Altitude change
4,525 ft
Altitude min
4,681 ft
Altitude max
4,681 ft
Altitude start
4,524 ft
Altitude end
-7.9%
Grade
-25.2%
Grade max
5.2%
Grade min
102 ft
Distance climb
1,591 ft
Distance down
292 ft
Distance flat
00:02:24
Avg time

Corkscrew Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Upper Basin
    Sandpoint, Idaho
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 50 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 55 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #242076 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #53963 in E-Biking
    • #350989 in Trail Running
    • #147679 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #2,041 in Mountain Biking · Idaho [+]
    • #301 in E-Biking
    • #2,710 in Trail Running
    • #1,276 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

Corkscrew is a fun and flowy trail with great dirt and some small optional jumps.

Tags
FlowyJumps

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 0 rides
  •  
6 Months
  • 35 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
All
  • 153 rides
  • Last: Oct 10, 2026
c1c2c3c4
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
update trails status or condition

Corkscrew Trail Reports

statusdatedescription
Jun 1, 2025 @ 4:47pm
Jun 1, 2025
Some trees down. Snow is melted but there are a few wet parts where the trail isn't draining well.
Jun 24, 2024 @ 2:26am
Jun 24, 2024
Aug 28, 2022 @ 4:53pm
Aug 28, 2022
heads up to everyone I came across a small black bear today on the lower section of corkscrew
Sep 6, 2021 @ 4:32pm
Sep 6, 2021
Sep 6, 2021 @ 4:31pm
Sep 6, 2021
Closed for the season.
more »
Status:
on Jun 1, 2025
Variable
no votes yet
Your vote: 0

view (579)
close
      Directions to corkscrew-99612 trailhead (48.353420, -116.611590)

      Photos

      No photos have been added for Corkscrew yet, add a photo.

      Videos

      no videos have been added for Corkscrew yet, add a video.

      Routes with this trail

      more »
      20 miles • 3,848 ft • 14 • Race •
      An individual challenge, not affiliated with any club, organization, or business. Ride at your own risk.

      Reviews / Comments

      No reviews yet, be the first to write a review or ask a question.
      Use trail reports to comment on trail conditions.


      We hope you've been enjoying Trailforks!

      Create a FREE account to view all trail reviews and much more.

      • By smirusTF Pro SBBP & contributors
      • #99612 - 1,841 views

      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Corkscrew located?
      Corkscrew is located in Upper Basin, Sandpoint, Idaho, United States. It is part of the Upper Basin trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 48.35342, -116.61159.
      ▼ How hard is Corkscrew?
      Corkscrew is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 7.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Corkscrew?
      Corkscrew has 2 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 158 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,525 ft to 4,681 ft.
      ▼ Is Corkscrew a point to point trail?
      Corkscrew is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Corkscrew?
      Corkscrew is 1,982 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:
      • July (22 activities)
      • August (22 activities)
      • June (16 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 2 minutes to ride Corkscrew. The trail is 1,982 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 moderately popular trail. There have been 563 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 579 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

      Hit the Trail

      Open in App

      Get this trail on your phone instantly.
      open trail in app

      Download Trail

      Save to wishlist, Garmin & download.
      save the trail

      Find Related Routes

      Find routes and users activities that include this trail.
      find routes for this trail

      You must enter a description before submitting.