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Document and Entity Information
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2013
Apr. 30, 2013
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]    
Entity Registrant Name CorEnergy Infrastructure Trust, Inc.  
Entity Central Index Key 0001347652  
Document Type 10-Q  
Document Period End Date Mar. 31, 2013  
Amendment Flag false  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2013  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q1  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31  
Entity Filer Category Accelerated Filer  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   24,147,958