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2,828 ft
Distance
-250 ft
Descent
00:03:30
Avg time
-250 ft
Altitude change
390 ft
Altitude min
641 ft
Altitude max
641 ft
Altitude start
390 ft
Altitude end
-8.8%
Grade
-37.8%
Grade max
1.4%
Grade min
2,178 ft
Distance down
650 ft
Distance flat
00:03:30
Avg time

Corkscrew Descent Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Meehan Range
    Hobart
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #48524 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #19861 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #2,327 in Mountain Biking · Australia [+]
    • #1,294 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Machine Groomed
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Jump
  • Land Owner
    Clarence City Council

Continuing on from the Corkscrew trail, this trail is fast and flowy through the top sections and then pinches up into some steep tight switchbacks near the bottom. A fantastic seat-of your-pants descent.

Tags
BermsFlowyJumpsTight and twisty
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Corkscrew Descent Trail Reports

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Sep 2, 2026 @ 7:27am (Australia/Hobart)
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May 3, 2026 @ 1:24pm (Australia/Hobart)
May 2, 2026
Sep 24, 2024 @ 3:30am
Sep 24, 2024
 Trees down. A few I could move, others will need a chainsaw.
Feb 24, 2024 @ 7:04am
Feb 24, 2024
Apr 16, 2023 @ 9:08pm
Apr 16, 2023
 Tree down - blocking trail
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Status:
on Sep 2, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.19 (6 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to corkscrew-descent trailhead (-42.851090, 147.404940)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Corkscrew Descent located?
      Corkscrew Descent is located in Meehan Range, Hobart, Australia. It is part of the Meehan Range trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -42.85109, 147.40494.
      ▼ How hard is Corkscrew Descent?
      Corkscrew Descent is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 8.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Corkscrew Descent?
      The trail has 250 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 390 ft to 641 ft.
      ▼ Is Corkscrew Descent a point to point trail?
      Corkscrew Descent is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is machine groomed.
      ▼ How long is Corkscrew Descent?
      Corkscrew Descent is 2,828 ft long. The trail type is machine groomed.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Corkscrew Descent?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Corkscrew Descent. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Corkscrew Descent? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Corkscrew Descent are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Corkscrew Descent?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Corkscrew Descent. The trail is 2,828 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Corkscrew Descent?
      Corkscrew Descent is a very popular trail. There have been 3,744 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,953 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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