Women Who Hike National Parks: Walking with America's Most Inspiring Adventurers

by Heather Balogh Rochfort

Overview

A Celebration of Athleticism, Wisdom, and Skill

From thru-hikers and founders to authors and social media voices, these inspiring women are shaping the future of the outdoors—one trail at a time. Each profile pairs a favorite national park hike with a personal story of challenge, growth, and purpose. Through candid reflections and practical tips, they offer trail-tested wisdom and life-tested insight for anyone seeking connection, adventure, or inspiration.

Set against the backdrop of some of the most iconic landscapes in the world, this book is also a love letter to the national parks that continue to inspire, heal, and unite us. Stunning photography, detailed maps, and honest storytelling invite readers to follow in these women’s footsteps—or forge their own way.

Inside You’ll Find:

• Personal stories from women making their mark on the outdoor world in unique and modern ways
• Detailed hike guides with maps, GPS coordinates, mileage, and insider tips
• Gorgeous full-color photography capturing both the landscapes and the spirit of each hiker

Whether you’re planning your next national park adventure or looking for a reminder of what you’re capable of, Women Who Hike National Parks is a celebration of courage, creativity, and the power of walking your own path—on trails that belong to us all.

See Below for the Book's Contributors and Their Associated National Parks:

1. Crystal Carr
ANGELS LANDING TRAIL, ZION NATIONAL PARK, UTAH

2. Shilletha Curtis
TETON CREST TRAIL, GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK, WYOMING

3. Lyla Harrod
NANKOWEAP TRAIL TO THE GRANARIES, GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK, ARIZONA

4. Abbi Hearne
FIERY FURNACE AND SURPRISE ARCH, ARCHES NATIONAL PARK, UTAH

5. Clarice Henry-Tracht
OLD BIG OAK FLAT TO YOSEMITE FALLS, YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, CALIFORNIA

6. Nicole R. Jackson
MEDICINE ROOT AND CASTLE TRAIL LOOP, BADLANDS NATIONAL PARK, SOUTH DAKOTA

7. Patrice La Vigne
TRIPLE LAKES TRAIL, DENALI NATIONAL PARK, ALASKA

8. Sarah Lamagna
BEEHIVE TRAIL, ACADIA NATIONAL PARK, MAINE

9. Jessica Pekari
PACIFIC CREST TRAIL, LASSEN VOLCANIC NATIONAL PARK, CALIFORNIA

10. Emily Pennington
HIGH SIERRA TRAIL, SEQUOIA NATIONAL PARK, CALIFORNIA

11. Amanda Powell
DELICATE ARCH, ARCHES NATIONAL PARK, UTAH

12. Taylor Rabe
PEBBLE CREEK TRAIL TO BLISS PASS, YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, WYOMING

13. Hailey Terry
PAINTBRUSH CANYON TO CASCADE CANYON, GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK, WYOMING

14. Liz “Snorkel” Thomas
GLEN AULIN CAMP VIA WHITE CASCADE AND TUOLUMNE MEADOWS, YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, CALIFORNIA

15. Stacey Todd
SOUTH KAIBAB, PHANTOM RANCH, AND BRIGHT ANGEL, GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK, ARIZONA

16. Miranda Webster
HARVEST SCENE VIA PETE’S MESA ROUTE, CANYONLANDS NATIONAL PARK, UTAH

17. Jacey West
VALLEY VIEW OVERLOOK NATURE TRAIL, SAGUARO NATIONAL PARK, ARIZONA

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781493086115
Publisher:	Globe Pequot Publishing
Publication date:	03/03/2026
Pages:	224
Product dimensions:	7.50(w) x 9.25(h) x 0.85(d)

About the Author

Heather Balogh Rochfort is the author of Women Who Hike and Moms Who Hike. Additionally, she is a career freelancer in the outdoor industry with bylines in publications such as The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, Outside, CNN, Runner’s World, and more. Balogh Rochfort is the on-air hiking expert for The Weather Channel. She currently lives in Carbondale, Colorado with her husband and daughter.