Route identification using short range wireless beaconing devices

A method of identifying a route traveled. The method can include, while traveling away from an initial location, detecting a unique identifier for each of a plurality of wireless communication devices along the route. The method also can include presenting an indicator that indicates a relative distance from at least one of the wireless communication devices while traveling toward the initial location. Detecting the unique identifier for each of the plurality of wireless communication devices can include detecting a media access control (MAC) identifier or an Internet protocol (IP) address for at least one of the communication devices.