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Times of India8/16/2026, 3:13:07 PM

Grandma Gatewood hiked 2,190-mile Appalachian Trail alone at 67

Grandma Gatewood hiked 2,190-mile Appalachian Trail alone at 67

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Emma Gatewood etched her name in history in 1955 as the first woman to conquer the Appalachian Trail solo at the remarkable age of 67.

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