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1,201 ft
Distance
-145 ft
Descent
00:00:59
Avg time
-145 ft
Altitude change
908 ft
Altitude min
1,052 ft
Altitude max
1,052 ft
Altitude start
909 ft
Altitude end
-12.1%
Grade
-31.2%
Grade max
-1.1%
Grade min
1,201 ft
Distance down
00:00:59
Avg time

Firstborn Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Skead
    Sudbury, Ontario
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #89151 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
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  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump, Gap Jump, Rock Face
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

Mostly natural DH track with some built lips to clear some sections.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 7 miles avg distance
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Jun 30, 2022 @ 12:26pm
Jun 30, 2022
 Whippersniped today. Good as it gets.
Apr 5, 2020 @ 10:08am
Apr 5, 2020
 Needs a little more time. Should be good in a few days.
Sep 30, 2017 @ 11:14am
Sep 30, 2017
Apr 17, 2017 @ 3:14pm
Apr 17, 2017
 Little muddy,3 puddles at the bottom section,none at the top. Still easily rideable.
Aug 29, 2016 @ 5:48pm
Aug 29, 2016
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on Jun 30, 2022
Ideal
Avg: 4.11 (2 votes)
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        Directions to firstborn trailhead (46.672740, -80.734860)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Firstborn

        ▼ Where is Firstborn located?
        Firstborn is located in Skead, Sudbury, Ontario, Canada. It is part of the Skead trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.67274, -80.73486.
        ▼ How hard is Firstborn?
        Firstborn is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 12.1%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Firstborn?
        The trail has 145 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 908 ft to 1,052 ft.
        ▼ Is Firstborn a point to point trail?
        Yes, Firstborn is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Firstborn?
        Firstborn is 1,201 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Firstborn?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Firstborn. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Firstborn?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Firstborn are:
        • April (5 activities)
        • September (4 activities)
        • July (3 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Firstborn?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Firstborn. The trail is 1,201 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Firstborn?
        Firstborn is a moderately popular trail. There have been 422 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 528 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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