Best Appalachian Trail Books
1. 
A Walk in the Woods: Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail
by:
Bill Bryson
4.07 avg rating — 436,111 ratings 
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Grandma Gatewood's Walk: The Inspiring Story of the Woman Who Saved the Appalachian Trail
by:
Ben Montgomery
4.10 avg rating — 29,329 ratings 
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Hiking Through: One Man's Journey to Peace and Freedom on the Appalachian Trail
by:
Paul V. Stutzman
4.05 avg rating — 4,507 ratings 10. 
Just Passin' Thru: A Vintage Store, the Appalachian Trail, and a Cast of Unforgettable Characters
by:
Winton Porter
4.11 avg rating — 1,055 ratings 
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As Far as the Eye Can See: Reflections of an Appalachian Trail Hiker
by:
David Brill
4.05 avg rating — 430 ratings 13. 
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Skywalker: Close Encounters on the Appalachian Trail
by:
Bill Walker
3.96 avg rating — 1,471 ratings 15. 
In Beauty May She Walk: Hiking the Appalachian Trail at 60
by:
Leslie Mass
3.96 avg rating — 343 ratings 
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Lost on the Appalachian Trail (Triple Crown Trilogy (AT, PCT, CDT) Book 1)
by:
Kyle Rohrig
4.28 avg rating — 1,451 ratings 
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Walkin' on the Happy Side of Misery: A Slice of Life on the Appalachian Trail
by:
J.R. Tate
4.16 avg rating — 101 ratings 
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Ramble On: How Hiking Became One of the Most Popular Outdoor Activities in the World
by:
Jeffrey J. Doran
4.62 avg rating — 8 ratings 22. 
Appalachian Trials: A Psychological and Emotional Guide to Successfully Thru-Hiking The Appalachian Trail
by:
Zach Davis
4.17 avg rating — 1,467 ratings 
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North: Finding My Way While Running the Appalachian Trail
by:
Scott Jurek
4.22 avg rating — 15,955 ratings 26. 
Walking Home: A Woman's Pilgrimage on the Appalachian Trail
by:
Kelly Winters
3.83 avg rating — 358 ratings 27. 
Three Hundred Zeroes: Lessons of the Heart on the Appalachian Trail 3.99 avg rating — 523 ratings
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The Unlikely Thru-Hiker: An Appalachian Trail Journey
by:
Derick Lugo
4.18 avg rating — 2,650 ratings 
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A Footpath in the Wilderness: The Early Days of Patc
by:
Carol Niedzaliek
2.67 avg rating — 6 ratings 
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We're Off To See The Wilderness , The Wonderful Wilderness of Awes: A hiker's 2000-mile adventure journal of the Appalachian Trail really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 23 ratings
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The Appalachian Trail: Celebrating America's Hiking Trail
by:
Brian King
4.32 avg rating — 195 ratings 36. 
Tangled Roots: The Appalachian Trail and American Environmental Politics (Weyerhaeuser Environmental Books) 3.84 avg rating — 91 ratings
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Of Moose and Men: Ridgerunning in Maine's Hundred Mile Wilderness
by:
Carol Wellman
3.64 avg rating — 33 ratings 39. 
The Longest Mile: Nine Days in the Great Smoky Mountains
by:
Ryan Watkins
4.11 avg rating — 9 ratings 39. 
Where Less the Path is Worn: First Trek O'er Appalachians of North America
by:
M.J. Eberhart
4.50 avg rating — 14 ratings 39. 
The Pursuit of Endurance: Harnessing the Record-Breaking Power of Strength and Resilience 3.98 avg rating — 1,329 ratings
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The Wanting Was a Wilderness: Cheryl Strayed's Wild and the Art of Memoir
by:
Alden Jones
4.54 avg rating — 87 ratings 
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How to Hike the Appalachian Trail: A Comprehensive Guide to Plan and Prepare for a Successful Thru-Hike
by:
Chris Cage
4.28 avg rating — 1,041 ratings 47. 
Footpath My Ass!: And Other Keen Observations Made by a Middle-aged Woman Hiking the Appalachian Trail
by:
Theresa Croteau
3.73 avg rating — 136 ratings 47. 
Ten Million Steps: Nimblewill Nomad's Epic 10-Month Trek from the Florida Keys to Québec
by:
M.J. Eberhart
4.11 avg rating — 170 ratings 47. 
A Walk for Sunshine: A 2,160 Mile Expedition for Charity on the Appalachian Trail
by:
Jeff Alt
3.90 avg rating — 1,139 ratings 47. 
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Appalachian Odyssey: Walking the Trail from Georgia to Maine
by:
Steve Sherman
3.50 avg rating — 52 ratings 51. 
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A Journey North: One Woman's Story of Hiking the Appalachian Trail
by:
Adrienne Hall
3.39 avg rating — 433 ratings 
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From Katahdin to Springer Mountain: The Best Stories of Hiking the Appalachian Trail
by:
James R. Hare
3.77 avg rating — 13 ratings 55. 
Blazing Ahead: Benton MacKaye, Myron Avery, and the Rivalry That Built the Appalachian Trail
by:
Jeffrey H. Ryan
3.65 avg rating — 49 ratings 59. 
Solemates: Lessons On Life, Love & Marriage From The Appalachian Trail" 3.55 avg rating — 22 ratings
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Story Line: Exploring the Literature of the Appalachian Trail
by:
Ian Marshall
3.71 avg rating — 17 ratings 62. 
Appalachian Adventure: From Georgia to Maine, A Spectacular Journey on the Great American Trail 3.56 avg rating — 9 ratings
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Appalachian Odyssey: A 28-year hike on America's trail
by:
Jeffrey H. Ryan
4.22 avg rating — 107 ratings 66. 
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The Things You Find on the Appalachian Trail: A Memoir of Discovery, Endurance and a Lazy Dog
by:
Kevin Runolfson
4.08 avg rating — 419 ratings 
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Along the Appalachian Trail: Georgia, North Carolina, and Tennessee 3.92 avg rating — 13 ratings
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46 Days: Keeping Up With Jennifer Pharr Davis on the Appalachian Trail
by:
Brew Davis
3.55 avg rating — 401 ratings 75. 
Walking on the Wild Side: Long-Distance Hiking on the Appalachian Trail 3.34 avg rating — 44 ratings
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2,000 Miles Together: The Story of the Largest Family to Hike the Appalachian Trail
by:
Ben Crawford
4.16 avg rating — 538 ratings 79. 
Ramps: the Cookbook: Cooking with the Best Kept Secret of the Appalachian Trail 3.75 avg rating — 8 ratings
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Waking Up On the Appalachian Trail: A Story of War, Brotherhood, and the Pursuit of Truth
by:
N.B. Hankes
4.01 avg rating — 141 ratings 81. 
Stand Up That Mountain: The Battle to Save One Small Community in the Wilderness Along the Appalachian Trail 3.99 avg rating — 502 ratings
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A Walk in the Woods: Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail
by:
Bill Bryson
4.07 avg rating — 436,111 ratings 83. 
Tangled Roots: The Appalachian Trail and American Environmental Politics (Weyerhaeuser Environmental Books) 3.84 avg rating — 91 ratings