Hillary Trail (NZ)

Submitted by pbakwin on Wed, 01/31/2018 - 01:11pm
Description

The Hillary Trail, named after Sir Ed Hillary, for whom this was a special place, is 75km in length and features 3,300m of vertical ascent. It is mostly technical single-track running/walking through some stunning bush and coastal scenery.

Note that an 80km race is held annually on the Hillary Trail.  The race adds 5km to the route, and also skips one section of the actual Hillary Trail which is in a scientific reserve where events are not allowed:

Milford Track

Submitted by pbakwin on Wed, 01/31/2018 - 12:55pm
Description

The 56km Milford Track, in New Zealand's Fiordlands, is surely one of the most famous hikes in the world.  But, perhaps strangely, we are not aware of much FKT activity on this route.  Perhaps locals know of some fast times?

Larapinta Trail

Submitted by pbakwin on Wed, 01/31/2018 - 08:52am
Description

The Larapinta Trail is a 223km route in Central Australia. It is divided into 12 sections.

Starting in 2019, the West Mac Monster race runs the length of the Larapinta Trail.

As per the FKT Guidelines, race records from the West Macs Monster can count towards supported FKTs..

Great South West Walk

Submitted by pbakwin on Wed, 01/31/2018 - 08:40am
Description

The Great South West Walk is a 250 kilometre walking track, established in 1981, and located predominately in the Barwon South West region of Victoria, Australia. Much of the course of the track passes through the Lower Glenelg National Park, the Cobboboonee National Park, the Discovery Bay Coastal Park, the Mount Richmond National Park and the Cape Nelson State Park. The Great South West Walk track, which notionally begins and ends at the Visitor Information Centre in Portland, traverses forest, river gorge, high cliff tops and bays.

Stirling Range Ridge Walk

Submitted by pbakwin on Wed, 01/31/2018 - 07:26am
Description

Stirling Range Ridge Walk (43km, 2500m elevation gain)

Start & Finish: Corner of Bluff Knoll Road and Chester Pass Road

The Stirling Range Ridge Walk is a challenging and spectacular hike. There’s something addictive about it which sees hikers return time and time again. With sufficient preparation (and a bit of luck with the weather) you will truly feel like you’ve gotten away from it all and experienced something magnificent.