Grandma Gatewood Hikes the Appalachian Trail Alone: A True Story of Adventure and Inspiration

Grandma Gatewood's Walk: The Inspiring Story of the Woman Who Saved the Appalachian Trail

by Ben Montgomery

4.7 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	4406 KB
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Screen Reader	:	Supported
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Print length	:	292 pages
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In 1955, at the age of 67, Emma Gatewood became the first woman to hike the entire Appalachian Trail alone. Her story is one of adventure, determination, and the power of the human spirit.

Gatewood was born in 1887 in Gallipolis, Ohio. She was the youngest of 11 children, and her family was poor. Gatewood grew up working hard on the family farm, and she developed a strong work ethic and a love of the outdoors.

In 1916, Gatewood married Charles Gatewood, and they had three children together. The family lived in a small house in Ohio, and Gatewood continued to work hard to support her family. In the early 1930s, Gatewood's husband left her, and she was forced to raise her children on her own.

In 1949, Gatewood retired from her job as a factory worker. She was 62 years old, and she was looking for a new challenge. Gatewood had always loved hiking, and she decided to hike the Appalachian Trail.

The Appalachian Trail is a 2,190-mile long hiking trail that runs from Georgia to Maine. It is one of the most challenging hiking trails in the world, and it is typically hiked in six to eight months.

Gatewood knew that hiking the Appalachian Trail would be a difficult challenge, but she was determined to do it. She trained for months, and she set out on her journey in April 1955.

Gatewood hiked alone, and she carried all of her gear on her back. She hiked in all kinds of weather, and she often had to camp out in the woods. Gatewood faced many challenges on her journey, but she never gave up.

In September 1955, Gatewood completed her hike of the Appalachian Trail. She was 68 years old, and she had become the first woman to hike the entire trail alone.

Gatewood's story is an inspiration to us all. It shows us that anything is possible if we set our minds to it. Gatewood was a determined woman who never gave up on her dreams. Her story is a reminder that we can all achieve great things if we believe in ourselves.

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Grandma Gatewood's Walk: The Inspiring Story of the Woman Who Saved the Appalachian Trail

by Ben Montgomery

4.7 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	4406 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	292 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

FREE