Imagine this: a 67-year-old great-grandmother from rural Ohio, a woman who’s raised 11 kids and survived an abusive marriage, decides to take a stroll. But not just any stroll—she’s eyeing the Appalachian Trail, a rugged 2,168-mile beast that snakes from Georgia to Maine. No modern hiking gear, no fancy preparations. Just a pair of Keds sneakers, a homemade denim bag, and a mind tougher than the trail itself. This isn’t some whimsical tale of an old lady’s leisurely jaunt; it’s the real story of Emma Gatewood, the woman who not only conquered the AT but also became a legend, inspiring…