desert trails

Arid land paths

Desert trails are paths or routes through arid, sparsely vegetated landscapes.

They may be hiking paths in places like the Sonoran or Mojave deserts, off-road vehicle routes, or historical corridors used by travelers crossing dry terrain.

The term evokes rugged, sun-baked terrain with minimal shade: We hiked the desert trails at dawn to avoid the heat.

Related

hiking · dust · scorching · canyon · mesa · sagebrush · rattlesnake · footprints · wilderness · parched · sun · heat · rugged · winding · dirt path · rocky · horizon · solitude

Opposites
ecosystem/biome type

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Routes through wooded areas

jungle trails · mountain trails · alpine trails · woodland trails · coastal paths

development/urbanization

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Paved routes through towns

paved roads · highways · boardwalks · sidewalks · boulevards

water presence

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Trails beside flowing water

lakeside trails

Family

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Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G