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2,334 ft
Distance
59 ft
Climb
-235 ft
Descent
00:07:13
Avg time
-176 ft
Altitude change
1,525 ft
Altitude min
1,750 ft
Altitude max
1,701 ft
Altitude start
1,525 ft
Altitude end
-7.56%
Grade
-33.428%
Grade max
24.204%
Grade min
518 ft
Distance climb
1,633 ft
Distance down
183 ft
Distance flat
00:07:13
Avg time

Widow Maker Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Lost Creek
    Buckeye, Arizona
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #130338 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #344591 in Trail Running
    • #120820 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #2,032 in Mountain Biking · Arizona [+]
    • #4,596 in Trail Running
    • #2,332 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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AI Generated Description

Widow Maker is a 2,334 ft moderately popular black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near Buckeye Arizona. This multi-use trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes 7 minutes to complete this trail.

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Widow Maker Trail Reports

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Nov 22, 2025 @ 5:31pm (America/Phoenix)
Nov 22, 2025
Recent rains have resulted in significant erosion near the top. Lots of loose chunk looking to ruin your day. This trail is running nearly...
Mar 9, 2023 @ 11:56pm
Mar 9, 2023
Awesome nice hike down use poles
Aug 21, 2022 @ 12:16pm
Aug 21, 2022
Semi-technical downhill. Some big rock chunks and small drops
Aug 18, 2018 @ 11:18pm
Aug 18, 2018
Loose and steep with boulder garden and rock drop-offs
Mar 17, 2016 @ 8:16am
Mar 17, 2016
Very rocky with boulders in some spots
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on Nov 22, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 4.09 (4 votes)
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      3 Reviews & Comments

      Irishragamuffin
      Downhill has been rerouted some and cleaned up. Still only downhill going south and very technical but also fun!
      seangossner
      Aptly named. Extremely unpleasant descent, and would be even worse of a climb. Do your self a favor and ride petro ridge instead.
      Sweetlew10
      Honestly, this trail really just seemed like a loose rock bed water runoff. This would literally be impossible to do uphill unless you're super into hike a biking. It was rideable downhill but a bit scary.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Widow Maker located?
      Widow Maker is located in Lost Creek, Buckeye, Arizona, United States. It is part of the Lost Creek trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 33.49855, -112.54724.
      ▼ How hard is Widow Maker?
      Widow Maker is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 7.56%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Widow Maker?
      Widow Maker has 59 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 235 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,525 ft to 1,750 ft.
      ▼ Is Widow Maker a point to point trail?
      Widow Maker is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Widow Maker?
      Widow Maker is 2,334 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Widow Maker?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Widow Maker. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Widow Maker?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Widow Maker are:
      • February (13 activities)
      • July (6 activities)
      • March (4 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Widow Maker? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Widow Maker are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Widow Maker?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Widow Maker. The trail is 2,334 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Widow Maker?
      Widow Maker is a moderately popular trail. There have been 418 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 422 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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