alpine trails
High elevation routes
Alpine trails are hiking or skiing paths in high mountain terrain, typically above the tree line where conditions are more exposed and demanding.
The term suggests rugged scenery, thin air, and routes that may involve significant elevation gain: We spent the morning on alpine trails above the glacier.
In ski areas, alpine trails are groomed runs for downhill skiing, as distinct from cross-country or backcountry routes.
- switchbacksSharp reversing trail turns
- steep descentSharply angled downslope
- pikasSmall tailless alpine lagomorphs
- edelweissWhite alpine wildflower
- marmotsLarge burrowing squirrel relatives
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- hiking trailsmountain trails, trailhead, coastal path, forest paths, switchback
- scenic walksnature trails, coastal paths, forest paths, mountain trails, river walks
- trailshiking paths, path, bike trails, forest trails, footpath
- AlpsMont Blanc, Matterhorn, Dolomites, Eiger, glacier
- terrainhill, mountain, valley, peak, slope
alpine trailspark paths
Routes through public grounds
boardwalks · sidewalks · rail trails · groomed trails · bike paths