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1.0 mile
Distance
5 ft
Climb
-322 ft
Descent
00:09:43
Avg time
-318 ft
Altitude change
1,286 ft
Altitude min
1,604 ft
Altitude max
1,604 ft
Altitude start
1,286 ft
Altitude end
-6%
Grade
-27.6%
Grade max
3.8%
Grade min
285 ft
Distance climb
3,573 ft
Distance down
1,444 ft
Distance flat
00:09:43
Avg time
Widowmaker Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Winter Fat Bike
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaWilber Park
Oneonta, New York -
AKAWidow Maker
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Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity80 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 95 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC, Fat
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DirectionDownhill PrimaryPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyDouble Black Diamond
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Physical RatingModerate
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SeasonPlease allow 1 week after spring thaw.
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Dogs AllowedYes
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TTFs on TrailDrop, Jump
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Ride in RainYes
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Year Opened2024
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Land OwnerOneonta Parks & Recreation
Inspired by DH race tracks of the northeast, this downhill-primary trail takes the flow and features of a downhill race track and scales them down to suit XC and trail bikes. With a twisty, pedally, bumpy top section, fast and flowy middle, then a technical off-camber bottom section this is a great challenge on anything from a rigid singlespeed to a 6-inch full squish bike. Like many of Oneonta's trails Widowmaker has optional jumps, drops, and gaps hidden in plain sight. Mind the gap over the rock garden
Upper Widowmaker can be ridden handily in either direction, but Lower Widowmaker is a bear of a climb. Repeats of the trail can be done by climbing the China Hut Climb back to the top. Alternate descending trail is Glenwood Creek Trail.
Access Info
From Wilber Park take Blood Sweat & Tears north to Bridge Street Traverse. Turn left at the top of Bridge Street Traverse and follow the Lower Loop Trail to the top.
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- Otsego Bicycles
since 2013Sponsor - past supporters
- Sam Brown-Shaklee
2013Builder
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 6 miles average
6 Months
- 7 rides
- 7 miles avg distance
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- 25 rides
- Last: Jun 30, 2026
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(42.466130, -75.042680)
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Nearby Trails
- Stone Wall 761 ft
- Main Street 1,076 ft
- Wilber Drop 1,076 ft
- Glenwood Creek Trail 1,181 ft
- Main Street Connector 1,611 ft
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Frequently Asked Questions About Widowmaker
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Where is Widowmaker located?
Widowmaker is located in Wilber Park, Oneonta, New York, United States. It is part of the Wilber Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 42.46613, -75.04268.
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How hard is Widowmaker?
Widowmaker is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 6%. The climb difficulty is rated Double Black Diamond.
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What is the elevation gain for Widowmaker?
Widowmaker has 5 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 322 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,286 ft to 1,604 ft.
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Is Widowmaker a point to point trail?
Widowmaker is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
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