more stats
4,180 ft
Distance
71 ft
Climb
-72 ft
Descent
00:07:47
Avg time
1 ft
Altitude change
794 ft
Altitude min
820 ft
Altitude max
795 ft
Altitude start
797 ft
Altitude end
-17.1%
Grade max
15.2%
Grade min
1,407 ft
Distance climb
1,283 ft
Distance down
1,329 ft
Distance flat
00:07:47
Avg time

Corner Pocket Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Banner Lakes
    Summerset, Iowa
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #17187 in Mountain Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Weaving through a heavily-wooded spoil complex, Corner Pocket features many steep climbs and descents combined with tight switchbacks, as well as an unusually prominent mound near the southern end.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 26 rides
  • 24 miles avg distance
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  • 154 rides
  • Last: Sep 12, 2026
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Corner Pocket Trail Reports

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Jun 29, 2025 @ 5:47pm
Jun 29, 2025
Jun 16, 2025 @ 8:59am
Jun 16, 2025
May 11, 2024 @ 8:45am
May 11, 2024
 soft in some low areas.
Oct 7, 2022 @ 4:42pm
Oct 7, 2022
Sep 22, 2022 @ 6:22am
Sep 22, 2022
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Status:
on Jun 29, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 4.1 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to corner-pocket trailhead (41.443190, -93.548110)
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      Jun 12, 2018 @ 4:05pm
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      Jun 12, 2018 @ 3:56pm
      Jun 12, 2018

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      Routes with this trail

      32
      Banner Full Lap - All Loops
      7 miles • 341 ft • 13 • Loop •
      Full lap at Banner trails. Including all loops and technical offshoots.
      26
      Banner: Green/Blue Loop
      6 miles • 261 ft • 15 • Loop •
      Loop around Banner omitting all of the black/difficult bits.
      4.4 ★★★★★
      3 Ratings
      5 ★ 67%
      4 ★
      3 ★ 33%
      2 ★
      1 ★

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      Nearby Trails

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Corner Pocket located?
      Corner Pocket is located in Banner Lakes, Summerset, Iowa, United States. It is part of the Banner Lakes trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.44319, -93.54811.
      ▼ How hard is Corner Pocket?
      Corner Pocket is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Corner Pocket?
      Corner Pocket has 71 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 72 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 794 ft to 820 ft.
      ▼ Is Corner Pocket a point to point trail?
      Corner Pocket is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Corner Pocket?
      Corner Pocket is 4,180 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Corner Pocket?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Corner Pocket. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Corner Pocket? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Corner Pocket are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Corner Pocket?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Corner Pocket. The trail is 4,180 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Corner Pocket?
      Corner Pocket is a very popular trail. There have been 702 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 988 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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