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title: "Grandma Gatewood's Walk: The Inspiring Story of the Woman Who Saved the Appalachian Trail"
brand: "ben montgomery"
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# 67 years old, first woman thru-hiker 4.8⭐ from 3,100+ reviews 2000+ mile Appalachian Trail trek Grandma Gatewood's Walk: The Inspiring Story of the Woman Who Saved the Appalachian Trail

**Brand:** ben montgomery
**Price:** 28253CFA
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## Summary

> 🥾 Walk into inspiration with the woman who redefined adventure at 67!

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- **What is this?** Grandma Gatewood's Walk: The Inspiring Story of the Woman Who Saved the Appalachian Trail by ben montgomery
- **How much does it cost?** 28253CFA with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Key Features

- • **Trailblazer for Women:** Celebrate the first woman to complete the Appalachian Trail solo, inspiring generations of female adventurers.
- • **Epic Trailblazing Journey:** Follow Emma Gatewood’s 2,000+ mile Appalachian Trail conquest at 67—proof that age is just a number.
- • **Unmatched Grit & Resilience:** Experience the raw, inspiring story of a woman who hiked without modern gear, fueled by sheer determination.
- • **Critically Acclaimed & Loved:** Join over 3,100 readers who gave this 4.8-star bestseller rave reviews for its motivational power.
- • **Perfect for Mature Hikers & Dreamers:** A must-read for anyone seeking courage, adventure, and a reminder that it’s never too late to start.

## Overview

Grandma Gatewood's Walk chronicles Emma Gatewood’s groundbreaking 1955 solo hike of the 2,000+ mile Appalachian Trail at age 67, making her the first woman to complete it. This bestselling, highly rated biography captures her incredible grit, minimal gear, and lasting legacy as a trailblazing icon for hikers and women worldwide.

## Description

"Emma Gatewood told her family she was going on a walk and left her small Ohio hometown with a change of clothes and less than two hundred dollars. The next anybody heard from her, this genteel, farm-reared, 67-year-old great-grandmother had walked 8

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Dimensions | 15.2 x 2.3 x 22.9 cm |
| Edition | Reprint |
| Isbn 10 | 1613734999 |
| Isbn 13 | 978-1613734995 |
| Item Weight | 422 g |
| Language | English |
| Print Length | 288 pages |
| Publication Date | 1 April 2016 |
| Publisher | Chicago Review Press |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very inspiring
*by  on Reviewed in Italy 18 November 2023*

Storia che stimola e fa riflettere, lettura consigliata

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Inspiring Read, especially for “Mature” Walkers and Hikers
*by  on Reviewed in Canada 2 August 2024*

If you are a walker or a hiker, and particularly if you are a woman of a certain age, you will love this book. It is the story of Ohio woman Emma Gatewood hiking the 2000 plus mile Appalachian Trail from Georgia to Maine in 1955 at the age of 67. She became the first woman ever to do so. It is well researched and well written. She was stunningly ill prepared (no tent, proper knapsack or even a sleeping bag) and inexperienced but fired by grit, guts and incredible inner strength. Quite a story. And she did it twice more after her first successful sojourn.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great true story
*by  on Reviewed in the United States 4 September 2026*

Wonderful true story. Got it for a friend for their birthday. They loved it.

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*Last updated: 2026-09-27*