more stats
3,563 ft
Distance
220 ft
Climb
-8 ft
Descent
00:07:49
Avg time
213 ft
Altitude change
707 ft
Altitude min
921 ft
Altitude max
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
00:07:49
Avg time

FIRst Ascent Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Munising Bay Trails
    Munising, Michigan
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 55 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #87686 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #248619 in E-Biking
    • #449281 in Trail Running
    • #156984 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #932 in Mountain Biking · Michigan [+]
    • #1,428 in E-Biking
    • #5,949 in Trail Running
    • #2,308 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Uphill Only[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Uphill Only for E-Biking
    • Both Directions for Trail Running
    • Both Directions for Hiking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Municipal, 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.

Tags
Family friendly

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Nov 2, 2026
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FIRst Ascent Trail Reports

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Jul 5, 2026 @ 8:00pm (America/Detroit)
Jul 5, 2026
 Some sandy spots closer to the road
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on Jul 5, 2026
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Avg: 4.13 (2 votes)
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      jaypriebe
      Excellent climbing trail! Wide, gentle gradient, roomy, switchbacks, and great drainage.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ How long is FIRst Ascent?
      FIRst Ascent is 3,563 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on FIRst Ascent?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on FIRst Ascent. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride FIRst Ascent?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride FIRst Ascent are:
      • September (6 activities)
      • October (5 activities)
      • November (2 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access FIRst Ascent? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to FIRst Ascent are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride FIRst Ascent?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride FIRst Ascent. The trail is 3,563 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is FIRst Ascent?
      FIRst Ascent is a very popular trail. There have been 72 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 93 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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