The Trail

A Transformative Journey on the John Muir Trail

WINNER OF TWO LITERARY AWARDS

A NEXT GEN INDIE BOOK AWARD FINALIST

In Kirkus Reviews BEST BOOKS OF 2021 issue

"UNRESERVEDLY RECOMMENDED" -Midwest Book Review

Set authentically in the High Sierra, The Trail is a moving story of how nature helps us find what's missing in our lives.

The Trail is fused with humor, philosophy, and trail lore. Woven in is a back story detailing the origins of the John Muir Trail: a 211-mile trail spanning the rooftop of the Sierra Nevada from Yosemite Valley to Mount Whitney, the highest peak in the continental United States.

The tale begins with Gil, who in the wake of his father's death and recently fired from his job, agrees to accompany his father's old hiking partner Syd on a month-long trek on the John Muir Trail. There's just one problem: Gil hates camping and is woefully unprepared for the rigors of the journey. Moreover, he soon learns Syd may not survive the hike.

Former Sierra Club leader Ethan Gallogly takes you on a wild tour across the Range of Light, describing its glorious scenery in vivid detail while introducing you to a diverse cast of characters drawn from his own personal experiences as a hiker.

It's a beautifully crafted book, with 43 maps and sketches by acclaimed mountain illustrator Jeremy Ashcroft, showing the topography of each section in clear three-dimensional renderings and peppered with drawings of the trail's iconic scenery, like the Muir Hut, the Rock Monster, and Evolution Lake.

Whether you're a hiker, armchair explorer, or someone trying to find what's really meaningful in life-this book is for you.

Author: Ethan Gallogly
Publisher: Sierra Nevada Press
Published: 11/01/2021
Pages: 366
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.55lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.94d
ISBN: 9781737419228


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 12/01/2021

About the Author
Gallogly, Ethan: - Ethan Gallogly, PhD has been a leader in the Sierra Club, the Cal Hiking and Outdoors Society (CHAOS) at UC Berkeley, and the Outdoors Club of Southern California. His boots have covered countless miles, including the John Muir Trail, the High Sierra Trail, the Oregon Section of the Pacific Crest Trail, the Tahoe-Yosemite Trail, and the Theodore Solomons Trail. He was a reviewer for the Wilderness Press guides: Sierra North, Sierra South, and Yosemite National Park and has read nearly every book on the history of the Sierra Nevada.Ashcroft, Jeremy: - Maps & Illustrations: Jeremy Ashcroft is an illustrator who specializes in mountains and wild places. He works freelance as an editorial illustrator and has produced content for most UK-based publishers and newspapers. Currently he is working on two art books featuring the US 14ers and the John Muir Trail. https: //www.etsy.com/shop/JeremyAshcroftMapsRumm, Faith: - Cover Design: Faith Rumm, a former interpretive and wilderness ranger, creates fine art that celebrates the beauty and power of the High Sierra. Based in Mariposa near Yosemite at RummStudio Interpretive Art and Design www.rummstudio.com, she has been creating custom displays for parks and protected areas for over 20 years.