Tiger 3 speed record

Sign near trailhead shows starting elevation

I think I clocked my best time today ascending Tiger Mountain Trail 3: 90 minutes to the top, 70 minutes back. It was a cool morning, so I didn't notice any hot flashes. At times I maintained a 130 beats-per-minute heart rate. I was soaked not from any rain, but from the condensation of my sweat inside the light hooded raincoat I was wearing. I finally removed it, packed it, and began the slow process of drying off.

I wore my mountain boots,  which aggravated my ankles on the way down.

A scenic spot on the Tiger 3 trail

Distance:  6 miles, 9.6 km
Load:  15 pounds
Elevation gain: 2000 feet.
Time: approximately 1.5 hours to the top; 1.3 hours down.
Stats for year to date:
Distance: 308.48 km
Elevation Gain: 25,430 feet