The Appalachian Trail: A Biography is a 2021 non-fiction book written as a biography by Philip D'Anieri.[1][2][3] In the biography, Philip D' Anieri, who is a lecturer at University of Michigan[4] mentions multiple personalities significant in the trail's history[2] and also discusses the stories of the Appalachian Trail founders and their motivations.[4]
The New York Times has referred to The Appalachian Trail as "D'Anieri's stalwart biography makes clear — that the work of humans, even a mere ribbon of dirt along an ancient ridgeline, will always bear the contradictions and complications of those whose hands — and feet — made it."[3] Discover also wrote, "The Appalachian Trail acts as a portal into another world."[5] Thomas Urquhart also gave a positive review, appreciating author's original approach and referred to the book as a satisfying biography at Press Herald.[6] The book also received a starred review from Kirkus, which praised the detail and accessible tone.[7]