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

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  • cdnwalker:
    Congratulations men! We met you at your water break near Amulree. Best wishes for future endeavours.
  • Star:
    Hi there! Going for the self-supported record of the AT, starting at first light on June 16th. I'll be going Northbound (back to my beautiful home state, Maine)! I'll be following the guidelines and procedures set before me by Stringbean and Anish.… read more »
  • marcy_beard:
    Also to note - I'm planning to run it unsupported, only getting water from existing fountains along the way, not buying anything or getting assistance from anyone.  
  • alex.wright:
    Unfortunately, I most likely won't be attempting the FKT this year. On my way out to the trail I got an appendicitis and needed immediate surgery. It may be too late to start by the time I heal up and get my fitness back. 
  • Everett Brandt:
    To my knowledge Andy “Captain Blue” Niekamp’s 88 day hike is the fastest time for the full trail. I will be starting my attempt June 12, 2018 at the Akron/Bedford/Medina junction in the Cleveland Metroparks' Brecksville Reservation and head south on… read more »