more stats
2,612 ft
Distance
21 ft
Climb
-27 ft
Descent
00:06:38
Avg time
-6 ft
Altitude change
59 ft
Altitude min
74 ft
Altitude max
67 ft
Altitude start
62 ft
Altitude end
-0.2%
Grade
-6.4%
Grade max
5.8%
Grade min
751 ft
Distance climb
1,017 ft
Distance down
846 ft
Distance flat
00:06:38
Avg time

Widowmaker Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    White's Lane Trails
    Hampton, New Hampshire
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #55941 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #350355 in Trail Running
    • #144720 in Hiking
    • #33125 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #437 in Mountain Biking · New Hampshire [+]
    • #4,255 in Trail Running
    • #2,612 in Hiking
    • #408 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    4 seasons, but beware of wet weather at the end of this loop.
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Log Ride

Fun singletrack loop that features constant twists and turns while gradually ascending away from a doubletrack. Obstacles are light, with mostly well-packed dirt. The trail rejoins the doubletrack at a further junction after traversing a section that can hold water after wet weather.

Access Info

Entry to this vast network is off White's Lane in Hampton NH.

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 7 miles average
6 Months
  • 22 rides
  • 6 miles avg distance
All
  • 236 rides
  • Last: Oct 30, 2026
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Widowmaker Trail Reports

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Aug 26, 2025 @ 5:54pm
Aug 26, 2025
Apr 19, 2023 @ 8:21am
Apr 19, 2023
 one of the new berms (lower of the two) is super soft and easy to blow out on.
Oct 15, 2022 @ 6:20am
Oct 15, 2022
 So many leaves it’s hard to know where the trail is.
Jul 19, 2022 @ 5:41am
Jul 19, 2022
Jan 23, 2022 @ 11:06am
Jan 23, 2022
 Ice in most turns gets worse deeper into trail.
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on Aug 26, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 4.32 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Widowmaker located?
      Widowmaker is located in White's Lane Trails, Hampton, New Hampshire, United States. It is part of the White's Lane Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.95854, -70.81218.
      ▼ How hard is Widowmaker?
      Widowmaker is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Widowmaker?
      Widowmaker has 21 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 27 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 59 ft to 74 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 singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Widowmaker?
      Widowmaker is 2,612 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.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Widowmaker?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Widowmaker are:
      • August (18 activities)
      • September (15 activities)
      • July (12 activities)
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      ▼ 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 7 minutes to ride Widowmaker. The trail is 2,612 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 739 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 877 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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