When Ponytail Paul headed out into the woods, he just wanted to help hikers on the Appalachian Trail.

Instead, what he found set his world on fire. This is his story.

One trail has many stories. We’re paying tribute to trails by telling the stories of people connected to three: Appalachian, Arizona and Bay Area Ridge. These are the stories of why trails matter.

Paul Stiffler sought healing on the trail, but he found a calling to help others at their most vulnerable.

See how “Ponytail Paul” became a Trail Angel.

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