more stats
1,486 ft
Distance
-138 ft
Descent
00:03:44
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
00:03:44
Avg time

First in Flight Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Ride Kanuga Bike Park
    Hendersonville, North Carolina
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #37250 in Mountain Biking
  • State Ranking
    #278 in Mountain Biking · North Carolina
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, DJ
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Jump
  • Year Opened
    2020

Easier, beginner friendly jump line as an alternative to Tortuga.

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Jumps

Bike Park

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 9 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 233 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
All
  • 1,579 rides
  • Last: Oct 24, 2026
Status:
on Jul 22, 2026
Dry
Avg: 4.22 (12 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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.
      ▼ How hard is First in Flight?
      First in Flight is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 9.3%.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ How long is First in Flight?
      First in Flight is 1,486 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on First in Flight?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on First in Flight. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access First in Flight? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to First in Flight are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride First in Flight?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride First in Flight. The trail is 1,486 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is First in Flight?
      First in Flight is a very popular trail. There have been 13,362 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 42,868 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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