FKT: Colin Gulley - Wild River Loop (NH) - 2026-09-07

I ran the Wild River Loop (Long High Route) unsupported in 11:11:48. The route is based on Stanislav's post. It's a long loop by including West Royce and Burnt Mill Brook Trail, and the High comes from adding the out & back high points of Moriah, North Baldface, and East Royce. No attempts have yet been posted. Cool, dry, and windy. I rode a pedal bike 2.5 miles from the gate on Wild River Road to Burnt Mill Brook Trail. I started and ended the loop here and ran CCW. I got off trail near Shelburne Moriah and took a brief detour that took a few minutes longer. I alternated between eating a gel and an electrolyte cap every 15 minutes. I drank plain water and filtered it into a 2L bladder near Imp Mountain on the AT and where the Eagle Link Trail crosses Wild River. I topped off my filter bottle whenever I had a chance. There were two storms in the last week that brought solid rain to the region and refreshed some of the smaller brooks. Water levels were still relatively low. I was easily able to stay dry fording Wild River in both locations. The conditions were favorable for the FKT attempt.