What is Trail mix?
{{Nosource}} '''Trail mix''' or '''gorp''' is a type of snack mix, typically a combination of [[granola]], [[dried fruit]], [[Nut (fruit)|nuts]], and sometimes [[candy]], developed as a food to be taken along on [[Hiking|hikes]]. Trail mix is a popular snack food for hikes, because it is lightweight, easy to store, and nutritious, providing a quick energy boost from the carbohydrates in the dried fruit or granola, and sustained energy from fat in nuts. [[File:Gorp.jpg|thumb|Trail mix made with peanuts, raisins and [[M&Ms|M&M's]]]] [[File:Planters-Trail-Mix.jpg|thumb|Planters-brand trail mix]] The combination of nuts, [[Raisin|raisins]] and [[chocolate]] as a trail snack, dates at least to the 1910s, when outdoorsman Horace Kephart recommended it in his popular camping guide. [[Category:Foods]]