This route takes in 7 of the major peaks in the Victorian High Country. It is a mountainous FKT course that is tough and showcases the amazing Victorian high country. This course is a journey, a point to point that involves tough, technical terrain, variable weather and a variety terrain. It has it all; steep climbs, gnarly descents and flats that seem to hurt more than the climbs! This FKT replicates more of the 'round' style of runs in the UK. I want to challenge runners to get off the beaten track of FKT courses here in Victoria and to experience nature at its best.

*editor's note: two staircases are indefinitely closed and were closed when the route was published. The staircase from Clifford to McCollum and the staircase from Fargo St to Rockford Rd can be skipped for the effort. There is no current plan for the stairs to reopen.*

28.2 mi Run Activity on February 24, 2019 by Michael E. on Strava

A loop on pavement around Crab Orchard Lake in Southern Illinois. The route is really as close as possible to rounding the lake due to the DNR ownership of the remaining roads and permit requirements.