more stats
1,362 ft
Distance
-206 ft
Descent
00:04:44
Avg time
-206 ft
Altitude change
1,624 ft
Altitude min
1,830 ft
Altitude max
1,830 ft
Altitude start
1,624 ft
Altitude end
-15.1%
Grade
-25.2%
Grade max
-1.9%
Grade min
1,362 ft
Distance down
00:04:44
Avg time

Corkscrew Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mount Seymour
    North Vancouver, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (4 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #612 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #1363 in E-Biking
    • #69542 in Trail Running
    • #43378 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #79 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #108 in E-Biking
    • #3,983 in Trail Running
    • #2,374 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH
  • Direction
    Downhill Only[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Downhill Only for E-Biking
    • Downhill Only for Trail Running
    • Downhill Only for Hiking
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    A-Frame, Bridge, Drop
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Metro Vancouver

A North Shore classic, technical with plenty of roots and rocks and some optional woodwork. Descent only, please climb via the new Fungi Climb trail.

The old long skinny has been replaced with a coaster, but there are other skinnies to enjoy along the way.

Connect to Salvation for more woodwork and skinnies or continue to merge with Incline and exit via Power Line

Access Info

Easily accessed from the road, by riding up the road or parking at the "Vancouver Picnic Area" parking lot. Can also pedal up Mushroom Trail to access where it intersects with Incline and either ride from there or pedal up Fungi Climb to the top.

Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 39 rides
  • 7 miles average
6 Months
  • 949 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 7,604 rides
  • Last: Oct 4, 2026
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Avg: 4.36 (101 votes)
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      Directions to corkscrew trailhead (49.343450, -122.973690)
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      Jun 26, 2015 @ 1:12am
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      Feb 21, 2026 @ 3:51pm
      Feb 21, 2026
      Skinnies 51Drops 4Wooden features 4River or creek 3Jumps 2

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      Technical Trail Features (TTF)

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      After Work Special - Seymour
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      Seymour Climb Trail To Corkscrew
      ★ 4.0 • 6 miles • 1,636 ft • 12 • Loop •
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      4.4 ★★★★★
      101 Ratings
      5 ★ 48%
      4 ★ 43%
      3 ★ 10%
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      25 Reviews & Comments

      Sharonb Sharonb
      Same argument as we’ve had since the shore became popular.

      Why are there no stunts on boogieman? Because people rode around them and that’s now the line…

      People ride around touch sections because it’s intimidating to them.

      What do you do?

      Make that section easier? Incorporate the braid?

      I totally agree if you can’t ride it you shouldn’t but that is not the reality.

      The only way to stop braiding is to constantly be up there blocking, or create an easier option.

      The thing is there already is a potentially easier option that could keep corkscrew as it is. My bet would be most riders would prefer that option…
      giantbirdcuck giantbirdcuck
      Significant braid just to the right of the planks, just after the start of the trail. It’s trenched out pretty good. Laughable people chose this over riding the actual trail.
      corerider
      After the herculean effort to block the left hand braid at the top of the trail, the new one to the right is gaining momentum and showing significant use. It is going to take another significant modification to reverse this.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Corkscrew located?
      Corkscrew is located in Mount Seymour, North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Mount Seymour trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.34345, -122.97369.
      ▼ How hard is Corkscrew?
      Corkscrew is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 15.1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Corkscrew?
      The trail has 206 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,624 ft to 1,830 ft.
      ▼ Is Corkscrew a point to point trail?
      Yes, Corkscrew is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Corkscrew?
      Corkscrew is 1,362 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.
      ▼ 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 5 minutes to ride Corkscrew. The trail is 1,362 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 37,616 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 38,819 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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