more stats
1,699 ft
Distance
12 ft
Climb
-76 ft
Descent
00:03:27
Avg time
-65 ft
Altitude change
307 ft
Altitude min
378 ft
Altitude max
378 ft
Altitude start
312 ft
Altitude end
-3.8%
Grade
-15.7%
Grade max
10.9%
Grade min
328 ft
Distance climb
1,053 ft
Distance down
318 ft
Distance flat
00:03:27
Avg time

Widow Joe Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Keppoch Mountain
    Antigonish, Nova Scotia
  • Ref Number
    #21
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 55 in E-Biking
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 45 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #100998 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #45133 in E-Biking
    • #99770 in Trail Running
    • #155929 in Hiking
    • #23218 in Snowshoeing
    • #11378 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #363 in Mountain Biking · Nova Scotia [+]
    • #95 in E-Biking
    • #455 in Trail Running
    • #811 in Hiking
    • #679 in Snowshoeing
    • #124 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Snow Grooming
    Backcountry
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge
  • Land Owner
    Positive Action for Keppoch Society (PAK)

3' wide dirt surface with some minor rock and scattered roots.

Access Info

Access from Big Allan trails for the Downhill way. Access from West Summit if Climbing.

Tags
BridgesFamily friendlySummit

Bike Park

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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6 Months
  • 34 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 297 rides
  • Last: Oct 25, 2026
Status:
on Oct 3, 2026
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Avg: 3.99 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Widow Joe located?
      Widow Joe is located in Keppoch Mountain, Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is part of the Keppoch Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 45.54097, -62.12086.
      ▼ How hard is Widow Joe?
      Widow Joe is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Widow Joe?
      Widow Joe has 12 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 76 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 307 ft to 378 ft.
      ▼ Is Widow Joe a point to point trail?
      Widow Joe is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Widow Joe?
      Widow Joe is 1,699 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Widow Joe?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Widow Joe. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Widow Joe? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Widow Joe are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Widow Joe?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Widow Joe. The trail is 1,699 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Widow Joe?
      Widow Joe is a moderately popular trail. There have been 830 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 902 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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