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2.5 miles
Distance
20 ft
Climb
-649 ft
Descent
00:21:28
Avg time
-630 ft
Altitude change
761 ft
Altitude min
1,392 ft
Altitude max
1,392 ft
Altitude start
761 ft
Altitude end
-4.816%
Grade
-13.888%
Grade max
3.133%
Grade min
1,550 ft
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
454 ft
Distance flat
00:21:28
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WidowMaker Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #51693 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #1077 in Trail Running
    • #2024 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Garden

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WidowMaker is a 4 km popular blue difficulty doubletrack trail located near Dartmoor. This hike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 6 m blue climb. It features rock garden. On average it takes 21 minutes to complete this trail.

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WidowMaker Trail Reports

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Aug 18, 2024 @ 12:22pm
Aug 18, 2024
Minor Water drainage issue, standing water on trail surface
Jan 7, 2024 @ 2:56am
Jan 7, 2024
Very wet and lots of pedestrians
Sep 10, 2023 @ 2:06am
Sep 10, 2023
May 16, 2023 @ 4:39am
May 16, 2023
Really dry and great fun. Still need to watch for loose rocks, but almost no problem to ride.
Dec 22, 2021 @ 11:05am
Dec 22, 2021
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        Frequently Asked Questions About WidowMaker

        Where is WidowMaker located?
        WidowMaker is located in Dartmoor, United Kingdom. It is part of the Dartmoor trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.52032, -3.97377.
        How hard is WidowMaker?
        WidowMaker is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 4.816%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        What is the elevation gain for WidowMaker?
        WidowMaker has 20 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 649 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 761 ft to 1,392 ft.
        Is WidowMaker a point to point trail?
        WidowMaker is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
        How long is WidowMaker?
        WidowMaker is 2.5 miles long. The trail type is doubletrack.
        Are dogs allowed on WidowMaker?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on WidowMaker. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        When is the best time of year to ride WidowMaker?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride WidowMaker are:
        • August (2 activities)
        • June (2 activities)
        • May (2 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        How long does it take to ride WidowMaker?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 19 minutes to ride WidowMaker. The trail is 2.5 miles 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 very popular trail. There have been 233 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 253 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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