Appalachian Trail Books

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A Walk in the Woods: Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail A Walk in the Woods: Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail (Mass Market Paperback)
by (shelved 162 times as appalachian-trail)
avg rating 4.07 — 448,208 ratings — published 1998
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AWOL on the Appalachian Trail AWOL on the Appalachian Trail (Paperback)
by (shelved 47 times as appalachian-trail)
avg rating 4.12 — 15,645 ratings — published 2006
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Grandma Gatewood's Walk: The Inspiring Story of the Woman Who Saved the Appalachian Trail Grandma Gatewood's Walk: The Inspiring Story of the Woman Who Saved the Appalachian Trail (Hardcover)
by (shelved 43 times as appalachian-trail)
avg rating 4.11 — 31,536 ratings — published 2014
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Becoming Odyssa: Adventures on the Appalachian Trail Becoming Odyssa: Adventures on the Appalachian Trail (Hardcover)
by (shelved 37 times as appalachian-trail)
avg rating 4.07 — 8,143 ratings — published 2010
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Hiking Through: Finding Peace and Freedom on the Appalachian Trail Hiking Through: Finding Peace and Freedom on the Appalachian Trail (Hardcover)
by (shelved 29 times as appalachian-trail)
avg rating 4.04 — 4,656 ratings — published 2010
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Stumbling Thru: Hike Your Own Hike Stumbling Thru: Hike Your Own Hike (Paperback)
by (shelved 23 times as appalachian-trail)
avg rating 4.06 — 516 ratings — published 2013
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Heartwood Heartwood (Hardcover)
by (shelved 21 times as appalachian-trail)
avg rating 3.92 — 94,750 ratings — published 2025
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Southbound (The Barefoot Sisters, #1) Southbound (The Barefoot Sisters, #1)
by (shelved 21 times as appalachian-trail)
avg rating 4.11 — 1,754 ratings — published 2008
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Just Passin' Thru: A Vintage Store, the Appalachian Trail, and a Cast of Unforgettable Characters Just Passin' Thru: A Vintage Store, the Appalachian Trail, and a Cast of Unforgettable Characters (Paperback)
by (shelved 18 times as appalachian-trail)
avg rating 4.11 — 1,076 ratings — published 2009
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As Far as the Eye Can See: Reflections of an Appalachian Trail Hiker As Far as the Eye Can See: Reflections of an Appalachian Trail Hiker (Paperback)
by (shelved 18 times as appalachian-trail)
avg rating 4.06 — 436 ratings — published 1990
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Appalachian Trials: A Psychological and Emotional Guide to Successfully Thru-Hiking The Appalachian Trail Appalachian Trials: A Psychological and Emotional Guide to Successfully Thru-Hiking The Appalachian Trail (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 17 times as appalachian-trail)
avg rating 4.17 — 1,500 ratings — published 2012
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Walking with Spring Walking with Spring (Paperback)
by (shelved 17 times as appalachian-trail)
avg rating 4.09 — 633 ratings — published 1983
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Skywalker: Close Encounters on the Appalachian Trail Skywalker: Close Encounters on the Appalachian Trail (Hardcover)
by (shelved 16 times as appalachian-trail)
avg rating 3.97 — 1,487 ratings — published 2008
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On the Beaten Path: An Appalachian Pilgrimage On the Beaten Path: An Appalachian Pilgrimage (Paperback)
by (shelved 15 times as appalachian-trail)
avg rating 3.81 — 559 ratings — published 2000
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Where's the Next Shelter? Where's the Next Shelter? (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 14 times as appalachian-trail)
avg rating 4.43 — 1,684 ratings — published 2015
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Walking Home (The Barefoot Sisters, #2) Walking Home (The Barefoot Sisters, #2)
by (shelved 14 times as appalachian-trail)
avg rating 4.18 — 785 ratings — published 2006
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North: Finding My Way While Running the Appalachian Trail North: Finding My Way While Running the Appalachian Trail (Hardcover)
by (shelved 13 times as appalachian-trail)
avg rating 4.22 — 16,825 ratings — published 2018
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In Beauty May She Walk: Hiking the Appalachian Trail at 60 In Beauty May She Walk: Hiking the Appalachian Trail at 60 (Hardcover)
by (shelved 13 times as appalachian-trail)
avg rating 3.97 — 349 ratings — published 2005
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Walking the Appalachian Trail Walking the Appalachian Trail (Paperback)
by (shelved 12 times as appalachian-trail)
avg rating 3.82 — 439 ratings — published 1994
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The Unlikely Thru-Hiker: An Appalachian Trail Journey The Unlikely Thru-Hiker: An Appalachian Trail Journey (Paperback)
by (shelved 11 times as appalachian-trail)
avg rating 4.17 — 2,806 ratings — published 2019
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Lost on the Appalachian Trail (Triple Crown Trilogy (AT, PCT, CDT) Book 1) Lost on the Appalachian Trail (Triple Crown Trilogy (AT, PCT, CDT) Book 1)
by (shelved 11 times as appalachian-trail)
avg rating 4.29 — 1,510 ratings — published 2015
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Called Again: A Story of Love and Triumph Called Again: A Story of Love and Triumph (Hardcover)
by (shelved 11 times as appalachian-trail)
avg rating 3.90 — 1,540 ratings — published 2013
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A Journey North: One Woman's Story of Hiking the Appalachian Trail A Journey North: One Woman's Story of Hiking the Appalachian Trail (Paperback)
by (shelved 11 times as appalachian-trail)
avg rating 3.39 — 443 ratings — published 2000
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Walking Home: A Woman's Pilgrimage on the Appalachian Trail Walking Home: A Woman's Pilgrimage on the Appalachian Trail (Paperback)
by (shelved 10 times as appalachian-trail)
avg rating 3.84 — 377 ratings — published 2001
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Three Hundred Zeroes: Lessons of the Heart on the Appalachian Trail Three Hundred Zeroes: Lessons of the Heart on the Appalachian Trail (Paperback)
by (shelved 9 times as appalachian-trail)
avg rating 3.99 — 531 ratings — published 2010
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A Walk for Sunshine: A 2,160 Mile Expedition for Charity on the Appalachian Trail A Walk for Sunshine: A 2,160 Mile Expedition for Charity on the Appalachian Trail (Paperback)
by (shelved 9 times as appalachian-trail)
avg rating 3.90 — 1,159 ratings — published 2000
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A Season on the Trail: An American Odyssey A Season on the Trail: An American Odyssey (Paperback)
by (shelved 9 times as appalachian-trail)
avg rating 3.73 — 95 ratings — published 1997
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The Appalachian Trail: A Biography The Appalachian Trail: A Biography (Hardcover)
by (shelved 8 times as appalachian-trail)
avg rating 3.60 — 1,255 ratings — published 2021
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The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon (Mass Market Paperback)
by (shelved 8 times as appalachian-trail)
avg rating 3.64 — 180,245 ratings — published 1999
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On Trails: An Exploration On Trails: An Exploration (Hardcover)
by (shelved 8 times as appalachian-trail)
avg rating 3.95 — 9,016 ratings — published 2016
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The Appalachian Trail: Celebrating America's Hiking Trail The Appalachian Trail: Celebrating America's Hiking Trail (Hardcover)
by (shelved 8 times as appalachian-trail)
avg rating 4.33 — 202 ratings — published 2012
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White Blaze Fever White Blaze Fever (Paperback)
by (shelved 7 times as appalachian-trail)
avg rating 3.76 — 90 ratings — published 2003
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How to Hike the Appalachian Trail: A Comprehensive Guide to Plan and Prepare for a Successful Thru-Hike How to Hike the Appalachian Trail: A Comprehensive Guide to Plan and Prepare for a Successful Thru-Hike (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 6 times as appalachian-trail)
avg rating 4.28 — 1,077 ratings — published
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46 Days: Keeping Up With Jennifer Pharr Davis on the Appalachian Trail 46 Days: Keeping Up With Jennifer Pharr Davis on the Appalachian Trail (Paperback)
by (shelved 6 times as appalachian-trail)
avg rating 3.56 — 405 ratings — published 2011
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When You Find My Body: The Disappearance of Geraldine Largay on the Appalachian Trail When You Find My Body: The Disappearance of Geraldine Largay on the Appalachian Trail (Hardcover)
by (shelved 5 times as appalachian-trail)
avg rating 3.91 — 3,077 ratings — published 2019
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The Trail The Trail (Hardcover)
by (shelved 5 times as appalachian-trail)
avg rating 4.10 — 1,667 ratings — published 2017
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Appalachian Hiker:  Adventure of a Lifetime Appalachian Hiker: Adventure of a Lifetime (Paperback)
by (shelved 5 times as appalachian-trail)
avg rating 4.00 — 21 ratings — published 1971
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Balancing on Blue: A Dromomaniac Hiking Balancing on Blue: A Dromomaniac Hiking (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 5 times as appalachian-trail)
avg rating 4.19 — 1,967 ratings — published 2015
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The Distance from Me to You The Distance from Me to You (Hardcover)
by (shelved 5 times as appalachian-trail)
avg rating 3.77 — 3,413 ratings — published 2015
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The Precipice (Mike Bowditch, #6) The Precipice (Mike Bowditch, #6)
by (shelved 5 times as appalachian-trail)
avg rating 4.11 — 5,947 ratings — published 2015
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Walkin' on the Happy Side of Misery: A Slice of Life on the Appalachian Trail Walkin' on the Happy Side of Misery: A Slice of Life on the Appalachian Trail (Paperback)
by (shelved 5 times as appalachian-trail)
avg rating 4.14 — 102 ratings — published 2001
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Walking North Walking North (Paperback)
by (shelved 5 times as appalachian-trail)
avg rating 3.68 — 34 ratings — published 2000
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Mud, Rocks, Blazes: Letting Go on the Appalachian Trail Mud, Rocks, Blazes: Letting Go on the Appalachian Trail (Paperback)
by (shelved 4 times as appalachian-trail)
avg rating 4.07 — 2,202 ratings — published 2021
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2,000 Miles Together: The Story of the Largest Family to Hike the Appalachian Trail 2,000 Miles Together: The Story of the Largest Family to Hike the Appalachian Trail (Paperback)
by (shelved 4 times as appalachian-trail)
avg rating 4.15 — 555 ratings — published
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Whistler's Walk: The Appalachian Trail in 142 Days Whistler's Walk: The Appalachian Trail in 142 Days (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 4 times as appalachian-trail)
avg rating 4.46 — 478 ratings — published
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The Pursuit of Endurance: Harnessing the Record-Breaking Power of Strength and Resilience The Pursuit of Endurance: Harnessing the Record-Breaking Power of Strength and Resilience (Hardcover)
by (shelved 4 times as appalachian-trail)
avg rating 3.98 — 1,368 ratings — published 2018
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Appalachian Odyssey: Walking the Trail from Georgia to Maine Appalachian Odyssey: Walking the Trail from Georgia to Maine (Paperback)
by (shelved 4 times as appalachian-trail)
avg rating 3.51 — 53 ratings — published 1977
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Footpath My Ass!: And Other Keen Observations Made by a Middle-aged Woman Hiking the Appalachian Trail Footpath My Ass!: And Other Keen Observations Made by a Middle-aged Woman Hiking the Appalachian Trail (Paperback)
by (shelved 4 times as appalachian-trail)
avg rating 3.73 — 136 ratings — published 2009
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Appalachian Odyssey: A 28-year hike on America's trail Appalachian Odyssey: A 28-year hike on America's trail (Paperback)
by (shelved 4 times as appalachian-trail)
avg rating 4.23 — 111 ratings — published 2014
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The Appalachian Trail Reader (Official Guides to the Appalachian Trail) The Appalachian Trail Reader (Official Guides to the Appalachian Trail)
by (shelved 4 times as appalachian-trail)
avg rating 3.79 — 61 ratings — published 1996
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Ben Montgomery
“The trail was designed to have no end, a wild place on which to be comfortably lost for as long as one desired. In those early days nobody fathomed walking the thing from beginning to end in one go. Section hikes, yes. Day hikes, too. But losing yourself for five months, measuring your body against the earth, fingering the edge of mental and physical endurance, wasn’t the point. The trail was to be considered in sections, like a cow is divided into cuts of beef. Even if you sample every slice, to eat the entire beast in a single sitting was not the point. Before 1948, it wasn’t even considered possible.”
ben montgomery, Grandma Gatewood's Walk: The Inspiring Story of the Woman Who Saved the Appalachian Trail

Dennis R. Blanchard
“Have you ever dreamt about doing something totally foolish, something so absurd that perhaps you were afraid to tell anyone except possibly those closest to you? I harbored such a secret for most of my adult life — I secretly wanted to hike the Appalachian Trail [A.T.] from Georgia to Maine.”
Dennis R. Blanchard, Three Hundred Zeroes: Lessons of the Heart on the Appalachian Trail

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