Denali (AK)

Submitted by pbakwin on Wed, 12/18/2019 - 06:54pm
Description

The highest peak in North America (20,310').  The FKT is up & back from Base Camp at 7,200'. In 2023, this route was standardized, for the future, as starting and finishing at the door of the 2023 base camp manager's hut. The location of this hut changes every year, but the route will always start and finish at this location. 

Coordinates: 62.96795, -151.16737

Franklin Trail (CA)

Submitted by pbakwin on Wed, 12/18/2019 - 03:25pm
Description

The Franklin Trail is 10.25 miles each way from Carpinteria to Jameson Lake. The south end is at Carpinteria High School and starts enclosed in fencing. This opens up to tight switchbacks through rock outcroppings that climb to utility roads. The utility roads are well signed as the route twists and rolls through the foothills. At 5.2 miles, there is a sharp turn onto singletrack where the trail leaves the road and climbs to the top. This section is all singletrack, rocky, and technical. After 8 miles, the Divide Peak OHV Route is reached where a sign is marking the top.

Aspetuck Trail (CT)

Submitted by pbakwin on Tue, 12/17/2019 - 12:32pm
Description

The Aspetuck trail is a part of the Connecticut blue-blazed trail system and is located within the Aspetuck River Valley area of Fairfield County, The Aspetuck Trail intersects the towns of Newtown, Easton and Redding. This woodland trail travels through the Centennial Watershed State Forest and connects to the trail system in Collis P. Huntington State Park. Notable features include the Aspetuck River, Hedmon’s Pond dam, scenic overlooks and stone walls. The trail also connects to the blue-blazed Saugatuck Trail offering longer distance hiking opportunities.