more stats
810 ft
Distance
-104 ft
Descent
00:01:13
Avg time
-104 ft
Altitude change
103 ft
Altitude min
207 ft
Altitude max
207 ft
Altitude start
105 ft
Altitude end
-12.8%
Grade
-42.2%
Grade max
-4%
Grade min
810 ft
Distance down
00:01:13
Avg time

Widow Maker Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Wissahickon Valley Park
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (6 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in E-Biking
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #115836 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #127632 in E-Biking
    • #90998 in Trail Running
    • #81804 in Hiking
    • #17912 in Adaptive Biking
    • #48227 in Gravel Biking
  • State Ranking
    #1,636 in Mountain Biking · Pennsylvania [+]
    • #786 in E-Biking
    • #1,362 in Trail Running
    • #1,403 in Hiking
    • #152 in Adaptive Biking
    • #594 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Adaptive MTB, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Both Directions for Gravel Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Philadelphia Parks and Recreation
  • OSM Way
    #298209383

Wide and steep trail with several lines and lots of chunky and loose rock. Ends onto Forbidden Drive so please check your speed as that is a particularly busy area.

Tags
LooseRocky
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Oct 3, 2026
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Avg: 3.76 (7 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Widow Maker located?
      Widow Maker is located in Wissahickon Valley Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of the Wissahickon Valley Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.05191, -75.21767.
      ▼ How hard is Widow Maker?
      Widow Maker is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 12.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Widow Maker?
      The trail has 104 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 103 ft to 207 ft.
      ▼ Is Widow Maker a point to point trail?
      Widow Maker is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ How long is Widow Maker?
      Widow Maker is 810 ft long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ 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:
      • November (18 activities)
      • April (15 activities)
      • September (13 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 1 minute to ride Widow Maker. The trail is 810 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 2,210 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,091 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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