Trail Angel

Trail Angel

The phrase "Trail Angel" refers to a generous individual or group of individuals that provide acts of kindness to participants of many outdoor events. These being on hiking trails such as the Appalachian Trail and Pacific Crest Trail or various biking routes. Trail angels are closely associated with trail magic.

"Trail Angels" are commonly referred to in online hiking journals as friends of hikers, relatives or others persons who will often provide food, transportation, etc. to hikers on the trail. [see www.trailjournals.com for multiple references of "Trail Angel"]

References

External links

* [http://www.adventurecycling.org/outreach/index.cfm Adventure Cycling] [Reference from 1 above] * [http://www.trailjournals.com Hiking webpage]


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