Grandma Gatewood Hikes the Appalachian Trail

Written by Jennifer Thermes

At 67, she hiked the Appalachian Trail, defying odds and inspiring a nation.

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48 pages· 1,101 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud· AD890L

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Emma Gatewood, a 67-year-old grandmother from Ohio, embarks on an extraordinary journey across the Appalachian Trail. With only canvas sneakers and sheer determination, she faces storms and rugged terrain. As her story captures national attention, Emma's resilience and spirit inspire countless others. Can she conquer the trail's challenges and prove that age is just a number?

From the publisher

“Emma Gatewood’s life was far from easy. In rural Ohio, she managed a household of eleven kids alongside a less-than-supportive husband. One day, at age 67, she decided to go for a nice long walk. . . and ended up at the other end of the Appalachain Trail. With just the clothes on her back and a pair of thin canvas sneakers on her feet, Grandma Gatewood hiked up ridges and down ravines. She braved angry storms and witnessed breathtaking sunrises. When things got particulary tough, she relied on the kindness of strangers or sheer dumb luck to get her through the night. When the newpapers got wind of her amazing adventure, the whole country cheered her on to the end of her trek, which came just a few months after she set out. A story of real resilience and hardcore lady power, Grandma Gatewood proves that no peak is insurmountable. After all, at age 83, she hiked the whole trail again (sneakers and all)”–

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