Grandma Gatewood's Walk
The Inspiring Story of the Woman Who Saved the Appalachian Trail
Ben Montgomery
The book chronicles the journey of Emma Gatewood, a 67-year-old great-grandmother, who became the first woman to solo hike the entire 2,050-mile Appalachian Trail in 1955. It details her challenging trek, personal life, and the attention she brought to the trail's preservation through her determination and resilience.
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