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3,563 ft
Distance
220 ft
Climb
-8 ft
Descent
921 ft
High Point
213 ft
Altitude change
707 ft
Altitude min
707 ft
Altitude start
919 ft
Altitude end
6%
Grade
-11.1%
Grade max
33.6%
Grade min
2,464 ft
Distance climb
200 ft
Distance down
840 ft
Distance flat
FIRst Ascent Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaMunising Bay Trails
Munising, Michigan -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity80 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in Trail Running
- 80 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeXC
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DirectionUphill Only[+]Popular Direction Shown
- Uphill Only for E-Biking
- Both Directions for Trail Running
- Both Directions for Hiking
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Family FriendlyYes
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Land OwnerMunicipal, Private
FIRst Ascent, also known as the Fir St. Climb, is an easy climb trail that connects downtown Munising to the top of Mountain Goat Trail. This is the easiest access to Flow & Steady or Lights Out
Please do not ride down this trail. It is strictly a biking climb trail. Hikers are welcome to use the trail in both directions.
Access Info
There is no street parking at the bottom of this trail. It is designed to be ridden to from town, or after completing laps on the downhill trails to get you back to the top quicker.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 1 rides
- 9 miles average
6 Months
- 3 rides
- 8 miles avg distance
All
- 14 rides
- Last: Jul 3, 2026
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Directions to first-ascent trailhead
(46.412530, -86.665280)
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Nearby Trails
- Flow & Steady 994 ft
- Lights Out! 1,969 ft
- Planned Dh Race Trail 4,252 ft
- Gateway Loop 4,951 ft
- Access 4,951 ft
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Frequently Asked Questions About FIRst Ascent
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Where is FIRst Ascent located?
FIRst Ascent is located in Munising Bay Trails, Munising, Michigan, United States. It is part of the Munising Bay Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.41253, -86.66528.
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How hard is FIRst Ascent?
FIRst Ascent is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 6%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
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What is the elevation gain for FIRst Ascent?
FIRst Ascent has 220 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 8 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 707 ft to 921 ft.
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Is FIRst Ascent a point to point trail?
Yes, FIRst Ascent is a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
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