more stats
1,243 ft
Distance
-189 ft
Descent
00:04:06
Avg time
-189 ft
Altitude change
2,233 ft
Altitude min
2,422 ft
Altitude max
2,422 ft
Altitude start
2,234 ft
Altitude end
-15.2%
Grade
-29.4%
Grade max
-3.1%
Grade min
1,243 ft
Distance down
00:04:06
Avg time

Widowmaker Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Draper Mountain
    Pulaski, Virginia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #106302 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #228011 in E-Biking
    • #363826 in Trail Running
    • #353127 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #740 in Mountain Biking · Virginia [+]
    • #841 in E-Biking
    • #3,015 in Trail Running
    • #3,136 in Hiking
  • Blaze Color
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump, Rock Garden

The first true DH trail on Draper mountain. Take a left off Easy Street at the white PVC pipe. Berms to jumps to more berms, to a loose shale final descent.

Tags
BermsDropsJumpsLooseRock gardens
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 3,112 ft avg distance
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  • 3 rides
  • Last: Jun 3, 2026
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Widowmaker Trail Reports

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Jul 5, 2026 @ 12:58pm (America/New_York)
Jul 5, 2026
 Rode here a couple weeks ago. Looked to be completely abandoned. Trails were "rideable" at best. No fun to be had here. Do not suggest.
May 31, 2026 @ 3:10pm (America/Kentucky/Monticello)
May 31, 2026
 Very large tree across where Widowmaker dumps into No Quarter
Jul 14, 2025 @ 9:32am
Jul 14, 2025
 I've cleared this trail up for riding. there was a downed tree. might need a little more cleaning though.
Nov 13, 2024 @ 12:38pm
Nov 13, 2024
 reporter Several trees down on trail, and lots of leaves. Several sections require hike-a-bike.
Nov 4, 2022 @ 7:53am
Nov 4, 2022
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Avg: 4.11 (2 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Widowmaker located?
      Widowmaker is located in Draper Mountain, Pulaski, Virginia, United States. It is part of the Draper Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.0204, -80.7864.
      ▼ How hard is Widowmaker?
      Widowmaker is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 15.2%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Widowmaker?
      The trail has 189 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,233 ft to 2,422 ft.
      ▼ Is Widowmaker a point to point trail?
      Yes, Widowmaker is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Widowmaker?
      Widowmaker is 1,243 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Widowmaker?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Widowmaker. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Widowmaker? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Widowmaker are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Widowmaker?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Widowmaker. The trail is 1,243 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Widowmaker?
      Widowmaker is a moderately popular trail. There have been 48 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 49 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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