On Trails is a wandering tale that blends hiking, science, and history

The review says Robert Moor’s On Trails starts as a thru-hike memoir of the Appalachian Trail, then expands into a broad meditation on trails and meaning.

Moor moves from hiking to subjects like wilderness, ant paths, shepherding, colonialism, language, and science without losing coherence.

The reviewer praises the book’s blend of lyricism, humor, and philosophy, calling it engaging and intellectually rich.

The result is a hiking book that becomes a wider exploration of nature, history, and ideas.