more stats
296 ft
Distance
-98 ft
Descent
00:04:07
Avg time
-98 ft
Altitude change
2,046 ft
Altitude min
2,144 ft
Altitude max
2,144 ft
Altitude start
2,046 ft
Altitude end
-33.116%
Grade
-56.509%
Grade max
-22.813%
Grade min
296 ft
Distance down
00:04:07
Avg time

Widowmaker Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Hawrelak
    Northwest Edmonton, Alberta
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond (3 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    20 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #123466 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #327160 in Trail Running
    • #321955 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #1,737 in Mountain Biking · Alberta [+]
    • #5,002 in Trail Running
    • #4,505 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Season
    april to november
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop

a short steep trail that takes you from the top of the river valley to the bottom in a few seconds

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Widowmaker Trail Reports

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on Jun 29, 2023
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Avg: 4.24 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      2:34 | 362 | May 28, 2023 , Northwest Edmonton
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      3:06 | 602 | Aug 16, 2021 , Northwest Edmonton
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      2:33 | 557 | Aug 15, 2021 , Northwest Edmonton
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Widowmaker located?
      Widowmaker is located in Hawrelak, Northwest Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the Hawrelak trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 53.5395, -113.55004.
      ▼ How hard is Widowmaker?
      Widowmaker is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 33.116%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Widowmaker?
      The trail has 98 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,046 ft to 2,144 ft.
      ▼ Is Widowmaker a point to point trail?
      Yes, Widowmaker is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Widowmaker?
      Widowmaker is 296 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?
      Widowmaker is best visited during: april to november.
      ▼ 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 4 minutes to ride Widowmaker. The trail is 296 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 less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 351 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 402 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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