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2,129 ft
Distance
-407 ft
Descent
00:03:42
Avg time
-405 ft
Altitude change
2,853 ft
Altitude min
3,260 ft
Altitude max
3,260 ft
Altitude start
2,854 ft
Altitude end
-19%
Grade
-69.5%
Grade max
2.8%
Grade min
59 ft
Distance climb
2,011 ft
Distance down
59 ft
Distance flat
00:03:42
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Fists First Details

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    • Mountain Bike
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  • Riding Area
    Gillard
    Kelowna, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #40464 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #26690 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Jump, Ladder Bridge
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Rec Sites and Trail BC

Grip and rip Just a fun, fast, jumpy trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 11 miles average
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  • 42 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Jun 26, 2026
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        Directions to fists-first trailhead (49.770350, -119.450410)

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        Jun 12, 2021 @ 8:48pm
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        Videos

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        Jumps | Fists First - Gillard
        2:09 | 259 | Jun 4, 2024 , Kelowna
        Gillard: Cat's Ass, Fists First, Wobbly Pops...
        7:17 | 199 | Oct 16, 2022 , Kelowna
        Gillard - Fist First (June 17, 2018)
        450 | Jun 18, 2018 , Kelowna
        Pinkbike Academy Submission
        0:47 | 361 | Apr 30, 2020 , Kelowna

        Technical Trail Features (TTF)

        Routes with this trail

        65
        CatsAss>Fist First>Wobbly Pops
        3 miles • 31 ft • 15 • Shuttled •
        The kind of technical trail where you will have a huge smile on your face no matter how fast you go.
        91
        Gillard MEGA Enduro Race
        14 miles • 3,468 ft • 15 • Race •
        The enduro course for the first ever enduro race at Gillard! It's going to be fun, it's going to be...
        91
        Gillard MEGA Enduro Race
        14 miles • 3,468 ft • 15 • Race •
        The first ever enduro race at Gillard! We're stoked to bring this race to you!

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Fists First

        ▼ Where is Fists First located?
        Fists First is located in Gillard, Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Gillard trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.77035, -119.45041.
        ▼ How hard is Fists First?
        Fists First is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 19%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Fists First?
        The trail has 407 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,853 ft to 3,260 ft.
        ▼ Is Fists First a point to point trail?
        Yes, Fists First is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.

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