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1,509 ft
Distance
-306 ft
Descent
00:05:46
Avg time
-306 ft
Altitude change
1,597 ft
Altitude min
1,903 ft
Altitude max
1,903 ft
Altitude start
1,598 ft
Altitude end
-20.3%
Grade
-75.2%
Grade max
-2.7%
Grade min
1,509 ft
Distance down
00:05:46
Avg time
Widowmaker Details
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Riding AreaTopanga State Park
Santa Monica, California -
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Voted DifficultyBlack Diamond (2 votes)
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Local Popularity55 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 65 in E-Biking
- 5 in Trail Running
- 45 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM
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DirectionDownhill PrimaryPopular Direction Shown
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
Very steep ridge downhill. Not extremely technical, but very loose surface, average grade of over 25%, skinny in places, and high consequences. Not for the faint of heart.
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 17 miles avg distance
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- Last: May 30, 2026
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(34.128530, -118.537870)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Widowmaker
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Where is Widowmaker located?
Widowmaker is located in Topanga State Park, Santa Monica, California, United States. It is part of the Topanga State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 34.12853, -118.53787.
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How hard is Widowmaker?
Widowmaker is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 20.3%.
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What is the elevation gain for Widowmaker?
The trail has 306 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,597 ft to 1,903 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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