Suggested Reading

2,000 Miles on the Appalachian Trail, by Don Fortunato.
An illustrated account of an early 1970’s thru-hike.


The Appalachian National Scenic Trail: A Time to be Bold, by Dr. Charles H.W. Foster.
A history of the trail and its public protection


Appalachian Trail Data Book, compiled by Daniel D. Chazin.
An annually updated guide pinpointing mileage’s between features and facilities along the trail and more.


The Appalachian Trail Workbook for Panning Thru-hikes, by Chris Whalen.
A rip-out-the-pages workbook of checklists, maildrop, etc.


Backpacking in the 90’s, by Frank and Victoria Logue.
Offers everything there is to know about backpacking. A goof companion piece to The Appalachian Trail Backpacker.


The Appalachian Trail Backpacker, by Frank and Victoria Logue.
Trail-proven advice for hikers of any length.


A Season on the Trail, by Lynn Setzer.
This book contains the thoughts and experiences of 1996 thru-hikers, gathered from trail registers, postcards, and personal interviews.

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