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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

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Wilber Park
    Oneonta, New York
  • AKA
    Widow Maker
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 50 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #74662 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #43595 in Trail Running
    • #244345 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    Please allow 1 week after spring thaw.
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Jump
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2024
  • Land Owner
    Oneonta 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.

Trail Supporters
  • Otsego Bicycles
    since 2013
    Sponsor
  • past supporters

  • Sam Brown-Shaklee
    2013
    Builder
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 11 rides
  • 7 miles avg distance
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  • 29 rides
  • Last: Sep 8, 2026
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Widowmaker Trail Reports

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May 13, 2023 @ 9:10am
May 13, 2023
Apr 4, 2023 @ 7:45pm
Apr 4, 2023
 Good shape for early April
Apr 4, 2023 @ 7:45pm
Apr 4, 2023
 Good shape for Early April
Jun 27, 2021 @ 2:12pm
Jun 27, 2021
 It appears that a timber harvest is ongoing. There are many tops down and massive ruts from the skidders.
Sep 16, 2020 @ 8:58am
Sep 16, 2020
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Status:
on May 13, 2023
Ideal
Avg: 4.32 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      2 Reviews & Comments

      BradLogue
      After logging trail is clear and trimmed. Not the same as 2 years ago but back to being one of the top 3 trails in Oneonta. Stay on track and you will be relatively safe. Dangerous rock drops and features are just off the lower section on trail.
      rwanes1
      Just rode it today (July 7, 2022). I'm not a very experienced downhill biker but for a 54 year old I'm just out getting my blog is moving.
      Just want to say a big thanks to whoever marked and cleared the trail! Thanks!!!
      Only went over the bars once! Totally worth it.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ How long is Widowmaker?
      Widowmaker is 1.0 mile 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?
      Widowmaker is best visited during: Please allow 1 week after spring thaw..
      ▼ 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 15 minutes to ride Widowmaker. The trail is 1.0 mile 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 146 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 157 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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