Corkscrew

Corkscrew is a short, out-and-back mountain biking route in Clark County Forest, on county land in Wisconsin. The climb is under a mile long, with a total elevation gain of about 220 feet, and the high point sits at roughly 1,198 feet. The route starts at about 1,034 feet and ends at the same level, so it works as a quick loop or a short ride to stretch the legs. The steepest part of the climb comes at about 0.4 miles, where the grade reaches 14 percent. That makes it a good choice for riders looking to add a bit of technical terrain to a ride, and the route sits close to several other mountain biking trails. Toad Road and Select Cut are each about 0.1 mile away, and Switchback is about 0.2 mile off. Summer is the most comfortable time to ride. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Neillsville show July highs around 80°F with lows near 58°F, while winter highs stay in the 20s. Hill Bypass, a cross-country skiing route, is about 0.3 mile away, and Lower Hermosa is a mountain biking trail at a similar distance. For paddling, Halls Creek is about 7.7 miles away, and the Central climbing area is about 9.4 miles away.