forest trails
Wooded hiking routes
Forest trails are paths through wooded areas, typically unpaved and maintained for hiking, running, or mountain biking.
They range from well-marked routes in parks to rugged backcountry paths: We spent the morning exploring forest trails near the cabin.
The phrase evokes natural settings distinct from paved roads or urban walkways.
- footpathRoute for pedestrians
- dirt pathUnpaved walking route
- undergrowthLow forest vegetation
- tree rootsUnderground plant anchors
- trailheadHiking path entrance
switchback · hiking · day hike · bridleway · pathway · mountain biking · boardwalk · scenic overlook · canopy · singletrack · erosion · markers · fauna · flora · microclimate · watershed · ferns · drainage
- running locationscoastal paths, road races, scenic routes, training grounds
- forestswoods, pine trees, maple trees, spruce trees, grove
- hikinghike, hiker, trails, day hikes, boots
- outdoor recreationhiking, camping, fishing, swimming, skiing
- parksplayground, Hyde Park, Yellowstone, Grant Park, picnic table
- lodge amenitieslog cabin, fireplace, hiking trails, hot tub, sauna
forest trailspaved roads
Hard-surfaced thoroughfares
city streets · tarmac · superhighways · interstate highways · highways
forest trailscity streets
Paved routes through towns
airport terminals · subway tunnels · parking lots · underground passages · parking garages
forest trailssuperhighways
Large multi-lane expressways
interstate highways · freeways · expressways · autobahns · interstates