In my view, spring and fall are the FKT seasons for this area.  Late Spring is typically still great, but can be a crapshoot re: weather - stormy and cold or surprisingly hot, so maybe give yourself a few weekend to choose from.  Trail conditions… read more »

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 »

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 »

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.

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.