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817 ft
Distance
10 ft
Climb
-3 ft
Descent
00:02:43
Avg time
10 ft
Altitude change
2,409 ft
Altitude min
2,422 ft
Altitude max
2,411 ft
Altitude start
2,421 ft
Altitude end
1.2%
Grade
-2.2%
Grade max
5.9%
Grade min
476 ft
Distance climb
341 ft
Distance down
00:02:43
Avg time

Widowmaker Connector Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Draper Mountain
    Pulaski, Virginia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #150903 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #250731 in Hiking
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  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Jump, Ladder Bridge, Rock Garden

A short connector trail from No Quarter to Widowmaker

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Jul 5, 2026 @ 12:58pm (America/New_York)
Jul 5, 2026
 Rode here a couple weeks ago. Looked to be completely abandoned. Trails were "rideable" at best. No fun to be had here. Do not suggest.
Nov 4, 2022 @ 7:53am
Nov 4, 2022
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Nov 4, 2022 @ 5:33am
Nov 4, 2022
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Apr 27, 2022 @ 9:17am
Apr 27, 2022
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Widowmaker Connector

        ▼ Where is Widowmaker Connector located?
        Widowmaker Connector is located in Draper Mountain, Pulaski, Virginia, United States. It is part of the Draper Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.02116, -80.7837.
        ▼ How hard is Widowmaker Connector?
        Widowmaker Connector is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 1.2%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Widowmaker Connector?
        Widowmaker Connector has 10 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 3 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,409 ft to 2,422 ft.
        ▼ Is Widowmaker Connector a point to point trail?
        Widowmaker Connector is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Widowmaker Connector?
        Widowmaker Connector is 817 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Widowmaker Connector?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Widowmaker Connector. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Widowmaker Connector?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Widowmaker Connector are:
        • April (2 activities)
        • August (2 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Widowmaker Connector? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Widowmaker Connector are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Widowmaker Connector?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Widowmaker Connector. The trail is 817 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Widowmaker Connector?
        Widowmaker Connector is a moderately popular trail. There have been 65 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 103 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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