A new Fastest Known Time (FKT) has been set on the strenuous Appalachian Trail earlier this week.
On September 21, the Appalachian Trail saw a new Fastest Known Time . The previous overall record for the 2,197-mile trail was set in 2018 by Karel Sabbe, for a time of 41 days, 7 hours, and 39 minutes. Now, that record has been broken by shaving off 13 hours.
To put this tremendous achievement into perspective, it takes the average hiker 5-7 months to complete the trail, according to theThis iconic trail takes hikers through 14 states, running from Maine to Georgia. Dower clocked in approximately 54 miles per day as she navigated her way through each state.
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