Books about hiking: 25 wonderful hiking stories

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We take a look at some of the best books about hiking, from exciting adventure stories to technical hiking guides and everything in between

We used the bestseller lists of Amazon and Goodreads together with some personal favorites to put together a list of great books about hiking.

25 great books about hiking

The list is not listed in any specific order and contains a mixture of hiking memories that have been converted into feature films, equipment and field leaders as well as inspiring adventure stories.

  1. Wild: A Journey from Lost to Foundvon Cheryl Strayed This bestseller memory (now a feature film) traces the story of a 22-year-old who made the brave and impulsive decision to hike more than 1,000 miles of the Pacific Crest Trail.

  2. a Walk Across Americavon Peter Jenkins 25 years ago, a disillusioned young man made his way across America. This is the book that he wrote about this trip - a classic report about the recruitment of his faith in himself and his country.

  3. The Pilgrimage: A Contemporary Quest for Ancient Wisdomby Paulo Coelhopaulo Coelho describes his journey across Spain along the legendary road of San Tiago, the pilgrims have been used since the Middle Ages.

  4. Into the Wildvon Jon Krakauer 1992 dramped Chris McCandless to Alaska and hiked to the wilderness alone. Four months later, his nasty body was discovered. As McCandless died, the unforgettable story of Into the Wild.

  5. a Walk in the Woods: Rediscovery of America on the Appalachian Trailvon Bill Brysonin of this hiker bestseller, which became a feature film, the classic Bryson tells of his somewhat absurd attempt to hike the Appalachian Trail.

    6. Alt = "An Appalachian Trail sign"> Ehrlif/Shutterstock The Appalachian Trail is included in several books on the list

    1. Bushcraft 101: A Field Guide to the Art of Wilderness Survivalvon Dave Canterburybase on the five CS of survival ability - cutting tools, coverage, combustion devices, containers and thaw - Bushcraft 101 prepares you with advice for manufacturing for most of the time outdoors.

    2. Grandma Gatewood’s Walk: The Inspiring Story of the Woman Who Saved the Appalachian Trailvon Ben Montgomeryemma Gatewood, a 67-year-old great-grandmother, told her family that she would go for a walk. The next thing someone heard from her was that she had run 800 miles on the Appalachian Trail.

    3. Walking the Himalayas: An Adventure of Survival and Endurancevon Levison Wood after his hike along the Nile, the discoverer Levison Wood faces his biggest challenge so far: navigation by the treacherous foothills of the highest mountains in the world.

    4. The Backpacker’s Field Manual, revised and updated: A comprehensive guide to mastering backcountry skills von Rick Curtisals it was first published in 1998, it set the standard for comprehensive backpacking books. It has been updated for modern backpacking and deals with the latest developments in the areas of equipment, first aid, Leave No Trace Camping and Outdoor leadership.

    5. Almost somewhere: twenty -eight days on John Muir Trail by Suzanne Roberts It was in 1993 and Suzanne Roberts had just ended her college when her friend suggested hiking the Californian John Muir Trail. Partly memoirs, partly natural history, partly travel report, "Almost Somewhere" is Roberts' report on this hike.

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      1. Thru-Hiking Will Break Your Heart: Adventure on the Pacific Crest Trailvon Carrot Quinn In the desert of South California, Carrot faces many physical and emotional challenges: pain, injuries, excruciating cold, dehydration, exhaustion and loneliness.

      2. The January Man: A Year of Walking Britainvon Christopher Somervilllethe January Man plays over a calendar year, in which Somerville takes the routes every month, region for region that remind him of his father. It is one of the best books about hiking in the British landscape and inspires readers to explore the 140,000 miles hiking trails over the British Islands.

      3. BECOMING ODYSSA: Adventures on the Appalachian Trailvon Jennifer Phar Davisach after her college degree, Jennifer is not sure what to do with her life. She draws it to the Appalachian Trail, a 2,175 miles long hiking trail that extends from Georgia to Maine.

      4. awol on the Appalachian Trailvon David Millerim year 2003 gave up the software developer David Miller his job, family and friends to fulfill a dream and hike the Appalachian Trail. Not just a hiking guide, but a very personal insight into the fulfillment of a lifestyle.

      5. fifty places to hike before you The: Outdoor Experts Share the World’s Greatest Destination von Chris Santellachris Santella explores the greatest hiking destinations in the world with the help of top expedition managers.

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        1. The complete guideline for idiots for geocaching geocaching has steadily developed into an entertaining and permanent outdoor adventure that goes hand in hand with hiking. If, like me, you still have no idea what it is, then this book will explain everything.

        2. The Old Ways: A Journey on Footvon Robert MacFarlanein wrote this exquisite book, which folds nature history, cartography, geology and literature, Robert MacFarlane sets off to follow the old routes that pull through the landscapes of the British islands.

        3. Tracks: A Woman’s Solo Trez Across 1,700 Miles of Australian Outback by Robyn Davidsonrobyn Davidson's memoirs over their dangerous journey over 1,700 miles through the enemy Australian desert to the sea with only four camels and a dog as a company.

        4. Ultralight Backpackin ’Tips: 153 Amazing & Inexpensive Tips for Extremely Lightweight Campingby Mike Calland Kurz, in a nutshell and humorous illustrated by Mike CLELLAND, presents this book everything that ultra-light hikers and backpacking tourists need to be comfortable and well-fed.

        5. i Hikevon Lawton Grinter "I never plan to hike 10,000 miles. It just happened over the course of a decade." And so it goes with Lawton Grinter's convincing collection of short stories that were over 10 years and 10,000 trail miles in the creation.

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          1. Girl in the Woods: A Memoirby Aspen Matis Aspen Matis' exciting true adventure of a hike from Mexico to Canada-a coming-of-age story, a history of survival and a triumphal story about overcoming emotional devastation.

          2. Turn right at Machu Picchu: Step by step the lost city of Mark Adamsadams' fascinating and funny report on his trip through some of the most majestic, historical and remote landscapes in the world.

          3. The Walker’s Guide to Outdoor Clues and Signs from Tristan Gooley Gooley has put together more than 850 outdoor tips that will open the eyes to readers for the hidden logic of nature. He shares techniques for prediction and persecution and for hiking in the country or in the city, along the coast and at night.

          4. hiking through: One Man’s Journey to Peace and Freedom on the Appalachian Trailvon Paul StutzManmit Breathtaking descriptions and humorous anecdotes from his 2,176 miles long journey along the Appalachian Trail reveals Paul Stutzman how to recover with other hikers to recover a faster Loss.

          5. The Ultimate Hiker’s Gear Gearka by Andrew Skurka This recently updated second edition is a show and plain leader for clothing, shoes, backpacks, accommodations and more and contains tips on foot care, selection of the campsite and efficiency when hiking.

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