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Without any doubt substantially longer and more challenging hikes have been done on this continent. In the chapter [[#Other notable Long Distance Trails and Hikes|Other notable Long Distance Trails and Hikes]] some remarkable adventures and epic hikes in this region are listedbriefly described. The objective of this trail is not to top any of these archievements but to provide a well-documented and well-walkable trail for experienced hikers. To the knowledge of the author the Greater Patagonian Trail is the first and currently only long distance hiking trail in South America that is continuous, documented in detail, passes the 500 mile or 800 km mark and largely avoids roads with transit traffic.