The Unlikely Thru Hiker by Derick Lugo

An Appalachian Trail Memoir

In this captivating memoir, a young, urban New Yorker embarks on an unexpected journey along the Appalachian Trail, a 2,190-mile trek from Georgia to Maine. With no prior hiking experience, he faces the challenges of the wilderness head-on, discovering the beauty of nature and the kindness of strangers along the way. His humorous and heartfelt narrative captures the transformative power of stepping outside one's comfort zone, highlighting the personal growth and camaraderie that come from embracing the unknown and persevering through adversity.

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