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Bob Stewart Benton MacKaye Trail (GA, TN, NC) Unsupported In progress

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  • Jackson Wolf:
    I completed this loop on 3/25 unsupported in 5:03. I’ll submit soon. I also did the exact gpx route posted under the map above. I believe this is the exact trail route since the I saw each mile marker. Russell mentioned a smaller trail near a TH… read more »
  • Buzz Burrell:
    I love the knowledge and passion that Jordan, Jack, and Ben have poured into this - a great discussion!  After reading your thoughts plus an exhaustive internal discussion, we deemed it best to Flag Ben's recent FKT.  It was a terrific effort, plus… read more »
  • Snysny:
    Anyone have any tips for water refill spots between bent creek and mt pisgah? I'm looking to do half of this challenge as a run/walk adventure soon.
  • tbenthompson:
    The "Full Presi Ridgeline" is also nice since both the start and finish are at approximately the same 1300ft elevation so there's no obvious imbalance in terms of direction.
  • tbenthompson:
    I think I agree with you here. I propose that we stick to Jordan's route going forward with the single modification that the Cog line is allowed in the winter. I feel pretty strongly about the Cog modification just so people aren't forced to run… read more »