Location
Connecticut,
US
Distance
35.01 mi
Vertical Gain
4,872 ft
Description
GPS Track
Nipmuck-E.gpx3.78 MB
FKTs
Male
Mixed-gender team
Female
Ben Quatromoni | 5h 18m 20s |
Dan Grip | 6h 33m 12s |
Debbie Livingston, Scott Livingston | 7h 25m 29s |
Male
Mixed-gender team
Female
Tony Bonanno | 6h 29m 11s |
Laura Becker, Steven LaBranche | 7h 22m 50s |
Cherie Bilbie, Jillian Ellefson, Kelly Catlin, Mira Skuka | 11h 0m 31s |
This route on the old FKT site
Comments
Saturday 10/24 I attempted to establish a time on the Nipmuck Trail E2E2E from the SW terminus to the Mass Line and back to the SE terminus for an approximate distance of 68 miles. I started at 4:17 am and ran for about 3 hours in the dark and then reached the Mass line in about 7:40. On the return trip my pace slowed considerably, and I ended my run early at about 53 miles at the Route 74 crossing. I decided that it would be unsafe to navigate the leaf-covered rocks and roots in the dark for several hours while fatigued. I plan to return next year when there is more daylight and less leaves on the trail. I ran unsupported with 2 bottles and a BeFree filter and mostly had no trouble finding water. There is a fairly long section that was dry from Pixie Falls to Bigelow Hollow, but I anticipated this and managed the section. I can provide detailed instructions regarding water locations to anyone interested.