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1.1 miles
Distance
99 ft
Climb
-119 ft
Descent
00:10:50
Avg time
-22 ft
Altitude change
759 ft
Altitude min
810 ft
Altitude max
809 ft
Altitude start
787 ft
Altitude end
-0.4%
Grade
-14.9%
Grade max
16.7%
Grade min
1,759 ft
Distance climb
2,195 ft
Distance down
1,680 ft
Distance flat
00:10:50
Avg time

The Widow Maker Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Brant Tract
    Brockton Municipality, Ontario
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #74408 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #29666 in E-Biking
    • #87277 in Trail Running
    • #243340 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge

It's black diamond because it's slightly harder than an intermediate trail but not by much. Some fun switchbacks and fairly skinny trail on side of hill but nothing too technical.

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Signage is great

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 19 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
All
  • 230 rides
  • Last: Sep 4, 2026
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The Widow Maker Trail Reports

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Jul 2, 2026 @ 5:07pm (America/Toronto)
Jul 2, 2026
 Trail was in good shape, even though it rained the prior day, a few small low sections with a very small amount of mud but could go around it....
May 15, 2026 @ 2:10pm (America/Toronto)
May 15, 2026
 couple small wet spots in usual places. needs gravel
Jan 10, 2024 @ 7:44am
Jan 10, 2024
 Brant Tract Trails have reduced maintenance from Dec 1st - May 1st. Use caution when out on the trails.
May 13, 2023 @ 5:30am
May 13, 2023
 A couple of lose your front tire wet spots but pretty good
Jan 11, 2023 @ 10:46pm
Jan 11, 2023
 Brant Tract Trails have reduced maintenance from Dec 1st - May 1st. Use Caution when on the trails.
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        ass1stant
        Tried this trail after a rain fall and it was really slippery and quite technical due to all the roots and no traction because of the wet mud. However as much as I did not enjoy this section my friend Mark loves it.

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        Frequently Asked Questions About The Widow Maker

        ▼ Where is The Widow Maker located?
        The Widow Maker is located in Brant Tract, Brockton Municipality, Ontario, Canada. It is part of the Brant Tract trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.25042, -81.21112.
        ▼ How hard is The Widow Maker?
        The Widow Maker is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for The Widow Maker?
        The Widow Maker has 99 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 119 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 759 ft to 810 ft.
        ▼ Is The Widow Maker a point to point trail?
        The Widow Maker is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is The Widow Maker?
        The Widow Maker is 1.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on The Widow Maker?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on The Widow Maker. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride The Widow Maker?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride The Widow Maker are:
        • July (70 activities)
        • August (50 activities)
        • June (39 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access The Widow Maker? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
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        ▼ How long does it take to ride The Widow Maker?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 12 minutes to ride The Widow Maker. The trail is 1.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is The Widow Maker?
        The Widow Maker is a very popular trail. There have been 578 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,009 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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