Grandma Gatewood's walk

This book tells the inspiring story of Emma 'Grandma' Gatewood, who in 1955, at the age of 67, became the first woman to hike the entire Appalachian Trail alone.

She later became the first person, male or female, to hike the trail twice and three times.

Using Gatewood’s diaries, trail journals, correspondence, and interviews with her family and those she met on her hikes, author Ben Montgomery explores her life, including her abusive marriage and her refuge in nature.

The book highlights her determination, perseverance, and the impact she had on the trail's maintenance and popularity.