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2,887 ft
Distance
100 ft
Climb
-139 ft
Descent
00:13:43
Avg time
-39 ft
Altitude change
931 ft
Altitude min
1,032 ft
Altitude max
979 ft
Altitude start
942 ft
Altitude end
-1.4%
Grade
-34.5%
Grade max
24.9%
Grade min
1,030 ft
Distance climb
1,640 ft
Distance down
187 ft
Distance flat
00:13:43
Avg time

Widowmaker Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Otis Mountain
    Elizabethtown, New York
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #82379 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #266823 in Trail Running
    • #45859 in Hiking
    • #3888 in Snowshoeing
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

A wonderful traverse from Otis summit to California. Rides well in both directions

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 9 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 34 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
All
  • 221 rides
  • Last: Sep 21, 2026
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Widowmaker Trail Reports

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Sep 20, 2026 @ 6:41am (America/New_York)
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Apr 16, 2026 @ 4:22pm (America/New_York)
Apr 16, 2026
 reporter Still too wet and fragile for ridin; will probably be good near the end of April.
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on Sep 20, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.1 (3 votes)
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      Technical Trail Features (TTF)

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      Overeasy 2026
      99 miles • 12,136 ft • 56 • Point to Point •
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      2023 Over Easy MTB
      96 miles • 12,279 ft • 45 •
      2023 Over Easy mountain bike ride
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      2019 ETown BeatDown - Otis section (afternoon ride)
      6 miles • 1,064 ft • 17 •
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Widowmaker located?
      Widowmaker is located in Otis Mountain, Elizabethtown, New York, United States. It is part of the Otis Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.18633, -73.59785.
      ▼ How hard is Widowmaker?
      Widowmaker is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 1.4%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Widowmaker?
      Widowmaker has 100 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 139 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 931 ft to 1,032 ft.
      ▼ How long is Widowmaker?
      Widowmaker is 2,887 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 14 minutes to ride Widowmaker. The trail is 2,887 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 very popular trail. There have been 534 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 532 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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