On September 30th Me and Joel sattgast will be attempting the unsupported FKT starting at the south trailhead and ending at the north trailhead. We will have gpa verification through strava. 

Made an out and back unsupported attempt on 9/9. Wasn't familiar with some of the trail and missed a turn that added some extra distance. Came in it at 31.5 miles and 7:13, but I dialed back the pace quite a lot (frustration walking) the last few… read more »

I agree with the Forest City/LT variation being preferable due to a longer, more difficult ascent and no out-and-back section.

On the theme of unsubstantiated narratives, “Northbound is faster” places high on my list. Ryan and Adam set the first serious speed record back in 2011 running south bound—not sure why they are not listed in the new website, but it was a legit… read more »

I didn't track my splits well but I was 3:45 up to Gray's, 5:36 total (I had paused it) https://www.strava.com/activities/9681957968