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4,347 ft
Distance
10 ft
Climb
-263 ft
Descent
00:05:57
Avg time
-253 ft
Altitude change
791 ft
Altitude min
1,044 ft
Altitude max
1,044 ft
Altitude start
791 ft
Altitude end
-5.8%
Grade
-26.5%
Grade max
8.5%
Grade min
322 ft
Distance climb
3,806 ft
Distance down
217 ft
Distance flat
00:05:57
Avg time

Widow Maker Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Kingdom Trails
    East Burke, Vermont
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 35 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #56075 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #76736 in E-Biking
    • #240377 in Trail Running
    • #117903 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Snow Grooming
    Groomed Smooth
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Kingdom Trail Association

The top half of Widow Maker, between Bill Magill and the Vast, is a fun, modestly technical trail along the edge of the Pine forest, parallel to Pines Trail. The part of the trail is not as intimidating as its name suggests yet it is a fast trail that twists and turns tightly through a light tree stand down the hill. The surface of the trail is mostly solid and hard packed.

After Widow Maker crosses over the Vast Trail down towards the East Branch Trail, things get somewhat more serious with tighter turns and more variable surface.

Access Info

Widow Maker Runs from Bill Magil at the top to the Vast Trail at the bottom. It then crosses over the Vast Trail as aBlack trail, down towards the East Branch Trail.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 5 rides
  • 14 miles average
6 Months
  • 53 rides
  • 16 miles avg distance
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  • 902 rides
  • Last: Aug 4, 2026
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Apr 18, 2026 @ 11:31am (America/New_York)
Apr 18, 2026
 reporter The Wildflower Backyard trails are open for the 2026 season! The rest of the network still needs time to dry out, but we will continue to open...
Oct 31, 2025 @ 9:45pm (America/New_York)
Oct 31, 2025
 reporter Winter trails will open after Vermont's deer hunting season concludes AND once the ground is frozen. https://www.kingdomtrails.org/Trail-Conditions
Oct 31, 2025 @ 9:41pm (America/New_York)
Oct 31, 2025
 reporter Winter trails will open after Vermont's deer hunting season concludes AND once the ground is frozen. https://www.kingdomtrails.org/Trail-Conditions
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Widow Maker

        ▼ Where is Widow Maker located?
        Widow Maker is located in Kingdom Trails, East Burke, Vermont, United States. It is part of the Kingdom Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.57489, -71.96244.
        ▼ How hard is Widow Maker?
        Widow Maker is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 5.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Widow Maker?
        Widow Maker has 10 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 263 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 791 ft to 1,044 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 4,347 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Widow Maker?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on Widow Maker. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ 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:
        • July (144 activities)
        • August (90 activities)
        • October (83 activities)
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        ▼ 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 4 minutes to ride Widow Maker. The trail is 4,347 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 3,618 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,771 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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