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1,486 ft
Distance
-138 ft
Descent
00:04:35
Avg time
-138 ft
Altitude change
2,318 ft
Altitude min
2,456 ft
Altitude max
2,456 ft
Altitude start
2,320 ft
Altitude end
-9.3%
Grade
-24.8%
Grade max
-2.5%
Grade min
1,486 ft
Distance down
00:04:35
Avg time
First in Flight Details
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Riding AreaRide Kanuga Bike Park
Hendersonville, North Carolina -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity95 in Mountain Biking
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Global Ranking#45626 in Mountain Biking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeDH, AM, DJ
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DirectionDownhill Only
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailJump
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Year Opened2020
Easier, beginner friendly jump line as an alternative to Tortuga.
Bike Park
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 3 rides
- 10 miles average
6 Months
- 221 rides
- 12 miles avg distance
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- 1,412 rides
- Last: Jun 16, 2026
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Directions to first-in-flight trailhead
(35.272910, -82.517360)
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Frequently Asked Questions About First in Flight
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Where is First in Flight located?
First in Flight is located in Ride Kanuga Bike Park, Hendersonville, North Carolina, United States. It is part of the Ride Kanuga Bike Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 35.27291, -82.51736.
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How hard is First in Flight?
First in Flight is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 9.3%.
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What is the elevation gain for First in Flight?
The trail has 138 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,318 ft to 2,456 ft.
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Is First in Flight a point to point trail?
Yes, First in Flight is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
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