Trail Magic: Going Walkabout for 2184 Miles on the Appalachian Trail

Author: Trevelyan Quest Edwards, Hazel Edwards

Paperback | 13 February 2014

Only one in five finish. Then you're called a THRU Walker. Even writer Bill Bryson got a lift part way on the internationally challenging Appalachian Trail.

Trevelyan Quest Edwards wore out two pairs of boots in five months. He walked THRU the Appalachian Trail of 2,184 miles northwards from Atlanta , Georgia to Mt Katahdin in Maine (USA).

Quest is his real middle name. A Darwin-based Australian lifesaver and ex-cartographer, 'Walkabout' was the Trail name he was given.

'Trail Magic' shares his minimalist (minus digital devices) philosophy. Travelling light is the way to go. At one stage he nearly gave up, but the support of friends kept him going. Enjoyed the scenery,wildlife and friendly 'Trail Magic' helping of strangers to whom he dedicates this book.

As a 4 year old, he inspired 'There's a Hippopotamus on our Roof Eating cake' written by his mother author Hazel Edwards, who collaborated on finishing this book.

His previous 'Cycling Solo; Ireland to Istanbul' is popular with adventurers, backpackers and cyclists.