more stats
3,041 ft
Distance
3 ft
Climb
-224 ft
Descent
00:04:37
Avg time
-220 ft
Altitude change
718 ft
Altitude min
938 ft
Altitude max
938 ft
Altitude start
719 ft
Altitude end
-7.3%
Grade
-22.7%
Grade max
2%
Grade min
190 ft
Distance climb
2,697 ft
Distance down
154 ft
Distance flat
00:04:37
Avg time

Widow Maker Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Afan Forest Park
    Glyncorrwg
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #49598 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #24233 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #1,457 in Mountain Biking · United Kingdom [+]
    • #1,352 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    All Year
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Jump
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

First singlestrack section from the highest point of Blue Scar in Afan Forest Park

Access Info

Follow sign posting for "Blue Scar" from Afan Forest Park

Disclaimer

Can become slippery in wet weather on some sections

Tags
BermsJumps

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Widow Maker located?
      Widow Maker is located in Afan Forest Park, Glyncorrwg, United Kingdom. It is part of the Afan Forest Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 51.63059, -3.69634.
      ▼ How hard is Widow Maker?
      Widow Maker is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 7.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Widow Maker?
      Widow Maker has 3 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 224 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 718 ft to 938 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 3,041 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?
      Widow Maker is best visited during: All Year.
      ▼ 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 5 minutes to ride Widow Maker. The trail is 3,041 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 very popular trail. There have been 2,504 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,658 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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