food and water at designated points on the trail before beginning the hike or pay for supplies to be delivered.

A unique phenomenon that developed with the increase in popularity of the trail is that of "trail angels" (, Mal'ache Shvil). This nickname refers to people who live along the trail and offer hikers assistance, such as providing accommodation with beds and a shower, allowing them to pitch a tent in their yard or helping with transportation. For example, at Kibbutz Yagur,