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 160 times as appalachian-trail)
avg rating 4.07 — 439,668 ratings — published 1998
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AWOL on the Appalachian Trail AWOL on the Appalachian Trail (Paperback)
by (shelved 46 times as appalachian-trail)
avg rating 4.11 — 15,459 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 41 times as appalachian-trail)
avg rating 4.10 — 30,108 ratings — published 2014
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Becoming Odyssa: Adventures on the Appalachian Trail Becoming Odyssa: Adventures on the Appalachian Trail (Hardcover)
by (shelved 36 times as appalachian-trail)
avg rating 4.07 — 7,997 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 — 4,558 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 — 513 ratings — published 2013
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Southbound (The Barefoot Sisters, #1) Southbound (The Barefoot Sisters, #1)
by (shelved 20 times as appalachian-trail)
avg rating 4.10 — 1,733 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 — 1,063 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 — 431 ratings — published 1990
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Walking with Spring Walking with Spring (Paperback)
by (shelved 17 times as appalachian-trail)
avg rating 4.09 — 603 ratings — published 1983
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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 16 times as appalachian-trail)
avg rating 4.17 — 1,475 ratings — published 2012
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Heartwood Heartwood (Hardcover)
by (shelved 15 times as appalachian-trail)
avg rating 3.95 — 53,095 ratings — published 2025
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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 — 553 ratings — published 2000
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Skywalker: Close Encounters on the Appalachian Trail Skywalker: Close Encounters on the Appalachian Trail (Hardcover)
by (shelved 15 times as appalachian-trail)
avg rating 3.97 — 1,475 ratings — published 2008
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Where's the Next Shelter? Where's the Next Shelter? (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 13 times as appalachian-trail)
avg rating 4.43 — 1,646 ratings — published 2015
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Walking Home (The Barefoot Sisters, #2) Walking Home (The Barefoot Sisters, #2)
by (shelved 13 times as appalachian-trail)
avg rating 4.18 — 774 ratings — published 2006
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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 3.96 — 345 ratings — published 2005
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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 12 times as appalachian-trail)
avg rating 4.22 — 16,229 ratings — published 2018
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Walking the Appalachian Trail Walking the Appalachian Trail (Paperback)
by (shelved 12 times as appalachian-trail)
avg rating 3.82 — 437 ratings — published 1994
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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 — 1,525 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 — 433 ratings — published 2000
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The Unlikely Thru-Hiker: An Appalachian Trail Journey The Unlikely Thru-Hiker: An Appalachian Trail Journey (Paperback)
by (shelved 10 times as appalachian-trail)
avg rating 4.18 — 2,688 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 10 times as appalachian-trail)
avg rating 4.28 — 1,465 ratings — published 2015
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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 3.82 — 359 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 — 524 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 — 1,146 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 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 — 176,252 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 — 8,771 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 — 199 ratings — published 2012
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The Appalachian Trail: A Biography The Appalachian Trail: A Biography (Hardcover)
by (shelved 7 times as appalachian-trail)
avg rating 3.61 — 1,197 ratings — published 2021
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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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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 — 403 ratings — published 2011
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The Trail The Trail (Hardcover)
by (shelved 5 times as appalachian-trail)
avg rating 4.10 — 1,609 ratings — published 2017
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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 5 times as appalachian-trail)
avg rating 4.29 — 1,056 ratings — published
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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 — 18 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 4.20 — 1,937 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 — 3,384 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 4.10 — 5,698 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 3.70 — 33 ratings — published 2000
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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 4.16 — 546 ratings — published
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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 4 times as appalachian-trail)
avg rating 3.91 — 2,904 ratings — published 2019
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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 — 463 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 — 1,344 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 3.50 — 52 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 4.22 — 107 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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Navigating Early Navigating Early (Hardcover)
by (shelved 4 times as appalachian-trail)
avg rating 4.08 — 15,731 ratings — published 2013
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Bill Bryson
“Now here's a thought to consider. Every twenty minutes on the Appalachian Trail, Katz and I walked further than the average American walks in a week. For 93 percent of all trips outside the home, for whatever distance or whatever purpose, Americans now get in a car. On average the total walking of an American these days--that's walking of all types: from car to office, from office to car, around the supermarket and shopping malls--adds up to 1.4 miles a week, barely 350 yards a day, That's ridiculous.”
Bill Bryson, A Walk in the Woods: Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail

“There is redemption in sadness. It tells me that for nearly five months in 2003, I lived life with the open, raw, refreshing outlook of the young. The payoff, though difficult to quantify, is much greater than I expected. I have no regrets about having gone -- it was the right thing to do. I think about it every day. Sometimes I can hardly believe it happened. I just quit -- and I was on a monumental trip. I didn't suffer financial ruin, my wife didn't leave me, the world didn't stop spinning. I do think of how regrettable it would have been had I ignored the pull that I felt to hike the trail. A wealth of memories could have been lost before they had even occurred if I had dismissed as a whim my inkling to hike. It is disturbing how tenuous our potential is due to our fervent defense of the comfortable norm.”
David Miller, AWOL on the Appalachian Trail

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