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 161 times as appalachian-trail)
avg rating 4.07 — 451,537 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 — 15,719 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 — 32,273 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 — 8,194 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 4.05 — 4,691 ratings — published 2010
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Heartwood Heartwood (Hardcover)
by (shelved 23 times as appalachian-trail)
avg rating 3.91 — 113,306 ratings — published 2025
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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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Southbound (The Barefoot Sisters, #1) Southbound (The Barefoot Sisters, #1)
by (shelved 22 times as appalachian-trail)
avg rating 4.11 — 1,756 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 — 1,084 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 4.05 — 439 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 — 1,499 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 — 640 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 3.80 — 563 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 — 1,707 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 4.19 — 789 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 — 17,061 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 — 351 ratings — published 2005
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Walking the Appalachian Trail Walking the Appalachian Trail (Paperback)
by (shelved 13 times as appalachian-trail)
avg rating 3.82 — 441 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 — 2,859 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 — 1,525 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 — 1,547 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 3.40 — 445 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 — 1,168 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 3.71 — 94 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 — 1,285 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 — 181,730 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 — 9,117 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 — 1,088 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 — 406 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 — 3,157 ratings — published 2019
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The Trail The Trail (Hardcover)
by (shelved 5 times as appalachian-trail)
avg rating 4.10 — 1,686 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 — 22 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 — 1,979 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 — 3,426 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 — 6,041 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 — 2,264 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 4.14 — 562 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 4.45 — 485 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 3.97 — 1,382 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 3.80 — 60 ratings — published 1996
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“There really is no correct way to hike the trail, and anyone who insists that there is ought not to worry so much about other people's experiences. Hikers need to hike the trail that's right for them...”
Adrienne Hall, A Journey North: One Woman's Story of Hiking the Appalachian Trail

Ben Montgomery
“...she offered an assortment of reasons about why she was walking. The kids were finally out of the house. She heard that no woman had yet thru-hiked in one direction. She liked nature. She thought it would be a lark. I want to see what’s on the other side of the hill, then what’s beyond that, she told a reported in Ohio. Any one of the answers could stand on its own, but viewed collectively, the diversity of responses left her motivation open to interpretation, as though she wanted people to seek out their own conclusions, if there were any to be made. Maybe each answer was honest. Maybe she was trying to articulate that exploring the world was a good way to explore her own mind.”
Ben Montgomery, Grandma Gatewood's Walk: The Inspiring Story of the Woman Who Saved the Appalachian Trail

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