more stats
1,237 ft
Distance
47 ft
Climb
-3 ft
Descent
00:01:27
Avg time
43 ft
Altitude change
2,091 ft
Altitude min
2,138 ft
Altitude max
2,091 ft
Altitude start
2,133 ft
Altitude end
3.5%
Grade
-5.9%
Grade max
8.8%
Grade min
837 ft
Distance climb
135 ft
Distance down
266 ft
Distance flat
00:01:27
Avg time

Lower Corkscrew Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Terwillegar
    Northwest Edmonton, Alberta
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 25 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #30910 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #111332 in Trail Running
    • #51550 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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AI Generated Description

Lower Corkscrew is a highly rated 377 m popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Northwest Edmonton Alberta. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 14 m blue climb. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.

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Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 4 rides
  • 15 miles average
6 Months
  • 93 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 1,103 rides
  • Last: Sep 14, 2026
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Lower Corkscrew Trail Reports

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Aug 21, 2026 @ 3:52pm (America/Edmonton)
Aug 21, 2026
Aug 8, 2026 @ 12:26am (America/Edmonton)
Aug 7, 2026
Occasional mud puddles, they are avoidable
Jun 25, 2026 @ 3:57pm (America/Edmonton)
Jun 25, 2026
May 27, 2026 @ 11:20am (America/Edmonton)
May 27, 2026
reporter The creek crossing bridge in the middle of corkscrew is in pretty bad shape. The 2x4 supports are mostly cracked through and the plywood top is...
Feb 14, 2026 @ 10:07am (America/Edmonton)
Feb 14, 2026
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on Aug 21, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.99 (7 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to lower-corkscrew trailhead (53.479280, -113.606280)

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      1 Review & Comments

      RileyMoore
      Favourite trail in the city! Watch out for the turn before the bridge- it comes up pretty fast.

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      Frequently Asked Questions About Lower Corkscrew

      Where is Lower Corkscrew located?
      Lower Corkscrew is located in Terwillegar, Northwest Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the Terwillegar trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 53.47928, -113.60628.
      How hard is Lower Corkscrew?
      Lower Corkscrew is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      What is the elevation gain for Lower Corkscrew?
      Lower Corkscrew has 47 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 3 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,091 ft to 2,138 ft.
      Is Lower Corkscrew a point to point trail?
      Lower Corkscrew is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      How long is Lower Corkscrew?
      Lower Corkscrew is 1,237 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      Are dogs allowed on Lower Corkscrew?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Lower Corkscrew. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      When is the best time of year to ride Lower Corkscrew?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Lower Corkscrew are:
      • July (164 activities)
      • October (148 activities)
      • August (99 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      How do I access Lower Corkscrew? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Lower Corkscrew are: View all parking locations in the area.
      How long does it take to ride Lower Corkscrew?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Lower Corkscrew. The trail is 1,237 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      How busy is Lower Corkscrew?
      Lower Corkscrew is a very popular trail. There have been 6,397 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 6,796 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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