Athletes
Route variation
Standard route
Multi-sport
No
Para athlete
No
Gender category
Male
Style
Unsupported
Start date
Finish date
Total time
4h
2m
33s
GPS track(s)
Collins_Savage_FKT.gpx1.59 MB
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I ran solo and carried all gear and nutrition from the start. I with water and Gatorade and refilled water a few times at stream crossings. The weather was great, dry and warm for early March. I decided to run the loop clockwise to get the dip into the gorge out of the way first. I was surprised by how techy the trail is down below the rim. The legs took a beating and were pretty dead by the time I got to the north rim. The next 16 miles were on great trail with short rolling ups and downs which continued to worked the legs. The final mile and a half became techy again, I just held on to the finish. Great loop through the beautiful Cumberland Plateau. Good luck out there!