Trail Magic, defined as an unexpected act of kindness, is a quintessential part of the Appalachian Trail experience for many long-distance hikers. This is what's missing from this entire "conversation". The unexpected part is what makes it magic. You're walking down the road in a downpour on a Sunday morning. You've given up on trying to hitch into town when a car pulls up beside you and offers you that ride. They take you to their home feed you and wash your clothes for you. Then they take you to the store and finally take you back to the trail. It fits the definition perfectly. Someone else mentioned getting a roll of toilet paper when she needed it really badly. Oh the definition comes from the ATC website.