alpine trail
High-elevation hiking route
An alpine trail is a hiking path through high mountain terrain, typically above the tree line where vegetation is sparse and weather can change rapidly.
Alpine trails often feature steep grades, rocky surfaces, and dramatic views: The alpine trail crossed several snowfields even in July.
The term distinguishes these routes from lower-elevation forest trails.
- mountainTall natural landmass
- hikingRecreational trail walking
- day hikeShort walking excursion outdoors
- switchbackReversing mountain path
- ridgeNarrow raised strip
mountain pass · summit · false summit · wildflowers · treeline · scramble · cairn · snowmelt · snow field · meadow · rocky · steep · elevation · high altitude · thin air · backpacking · backcountry camping · vista
- hiking termstrailhead, switchback, summit, switchbacks, marker
- pathspathway, walkway, footpath, walking path, garden path
- trailshiking paths, path, footpath, walking path, forest path
- trekstrek, mountain trek, wilderness trek, jungle trek, desert trek
- mountain trailsmountain path
- paths and tracksbike path, branch line, rail line, mountain railway, narrow gauge
elevation/terrain
alpine trailbeach walk
Seaside constitutional
coastal trail · coastal path · meadow path · riverside walk · boardwalk