This enthusiastic account by Cindy Ross, documents one woman’s hike of more than 2,000 miles from Georgia to Maine on the legendary Appalachian Trail. This story established her as a new voice among A.T. authors soon after its initial publication in 1982. Her sketches and vivid descriptions bring to life not only the personalities encountered along the way but also the true spirit of the Appalachian Trail community. A far-flung yet tightly knit family of all ages and backgrounds who share a love for a simple footpath where all are, simply, hikers.