I was out on the DRT the past two days, and came across some contractors re-routing the trail in a pretty significant way, in my opinion. Three separate stretches of the steep, straight up climbs to the top of mountains that the trail is known for, between Fish Gap and Rhodes Mountain Gap, are being re-routed around the sides as more moderate and sustainable trail.
I understand why it's being done, but this seems like kind of a big deal since the steep, difficult climbs are what the trail is known for. I suppose I'm for it though. Don't think runners will be too happy about it. Kinda cool to say I was one of the last to do the "old" trail, that actually follows the Duncan Ridge, officially.
Any thoughts?