more stats
1,854 ft
Distance
5 ft
Climb
-374 ft
Descent
00:07:48
Avg time
-369 ft
Altitude change
254 ft
Altitude min
623 ft
Altitude max
623 ft
Altitude start
256 ft
Altitude end
-19.9%
Grade
-48%
Grade max
-1.9%
Grade min
39 ft
Distance climb
1,814 ft
Distance down
00:07:48
Avg time

Widowmaker7 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Douglas Mountain Bike Park
    Townsville
  • Ref Number
    #63
  • AKA
    Spiders DH
  • Difficulty Rating
    Double Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #76580 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #153349 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #3,684 in Mountain Biking · Australia [+]
    • #6,665 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Season
    All
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Gap Jump, Rock Face
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

Widowmaker is a historic Downhill race track that drops off the rocky outcrop that dominates the skyline above the bike park. Famed for it's ultra high exposure entry and magnificent views over the rest of the Douglas network, it is not for the beginner.

Access Info

Take Spiderbait and Vivacious along the ridge too the peak

Tags
DropsExposureJumpsRidgelineRock slabsViews

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 34 rides
  • Last: Sep 30, 2026
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Avg: 4.24 (2 votes)
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      Directions to widowmaker7 trailhead (-19.337460, 146.739970)
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      Mar 1, 2016 @ 5:32am
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      12:22 | 178 | Jan 30, 2024 , Townsville

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Widowmaker7 located?
      Widowmaker7 is located in Douglas Mountain Bike Park, Townsville, Australia. It is part of the Douglas Mountain Bike Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -19.33746, 146.73997.
      ▼ How hard is Widowmaker7?
      Widowmaker7 is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 19.9%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Widowmaker7?
      Widowmaker7 has 5 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 374 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 254 ft to 623 ft.
      ▼ Is Widowmaker7 a point to point trail?
      Yes, Widowmaker7 is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Widowmaker7?
      Widowmaker7 is 1,854 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Widowmaker7?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Widowmaker7. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Widowmaker7?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Widowmaker7 are:
      • May (4 activities)
      • April (3 activities)
      • August (3 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Widowmaker7? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Widowmaker7 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Widowmaker7?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride Widowmaker7. The trail is 1,854 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Widowmaker7?
      Widowmaker7 is a moderately popular trail. There have been 608 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,011 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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