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Without any doubt substantially longer and more demanding 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 briefly 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 and self-reliant 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 passes the 500 mile / 800 km mark, is documented in detail, is continuous without any trail gaps in between and largely avoids roads with transit traffic.