16 January 2026

Real Appalachian Trail, BC, Book Reading and Signing in Carbondale, IL

The Real Appalachian Trail, BC, Book Reading and Signing in Carbondale, IL



Sunday 25 January 2026 at 2 pm at

Confluence Books

Confluence Books

705 W Main St. Ste 100

Carbondale, IL 62901

USA

In 1975 a young enthusiastic hiker completed his dream to hike the Appalachian Trail.  He was the 282nd hiker to complete the 2,048 mile trail.  Fifty years later he brings the reader the story of his trip, along with the 100 year history of the world famous AT.  Archived photographs and maps illustrate the challenges early hikers faced in those days before cell phones and computers. 

His book, The Real Appalachian Trail, BC supports the Appalachian Trail Museum and will be available to purchase.

Can't wait?  Pick up your copy from Real Appalachian Trail BC*, The by Robert S Bristow | Confluence Books

or here The Real Appalachian Trail BC*


Come to Confluence Books

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