Black Diamond Trail Cork review

The Trail Cork is Black Diamond's mid-price cork-grip pole. It uses UL-certified recycled aluminum shafts, a 100% natural cork grip and dual FlickLocks, which Black Diamond says give complete adjustability to suit the terrain. For hikers protecting their knees, two lever locks make it easy to set a longer length for descents and a shorter one for climbs without twisting sections. Snow baskets come in the box for shoulder season trails, and Black Diamond backs the pole with a 2-year warranty. There is no antishock system, and aluminum is heavier than carbon. At $129.95 it costs about half as much as the Alpine Carbon Cork and still gives you lever locks and cork, which is the main reason it ranks above the cheaper telescoping poles.

Who it is for

Hikers who want a durable mid-price pole

Price

$129.95 at the Black Diamond US store.

TRAIL CORK TREKKING POLES Regular price $129.95 USD
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 12, 2026.

Key features

• UL-certified recycled aluminum shafts
• Dual FlickLock adjustment
• 100% natural cork grip
• Snow baskets included for shoulder season
• 2-year Black Diamond warranty

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Dual FlickLocks give a wide range of length changes on the trail
• Strength: Snow baskets included at $129.95
• Strength: 2-year warranty, double Cascade Mountain Tech's 1 year
• Weakness: No antishock system
• Weakness: Aluminum is heavier than the carbon poles on this list
• Weakness: Black Diamond's product page does not publish a weight in the description

Key facts

• Price: $129.95
• Shaft: Recycled aluminum
• Lock: Dual FlickLock
• Grip: 100% natural cork
• Warranty: 2 years

Where it ranks

Black Diamond Trail Cork is No. 5 in our Best Trekking Poles verdict.