hiking route

Marked wilderness track

A hiking route is a designated path or trail for walking through natural terrain, typically in parks, wilderness areas, or countryside.

Unlike casual walks, hiking routes often traverse varied elevation and may be marked with trail blazes, signs, or cairns to guide travelers.

Routes are frequently classified by difficulty, length, and terrain type.

We followed a hiking route through the canyon that took about four hours.

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bridleway · trail · trail markers · coastal path · alpine pass · mountain pass · summit trail · switchback · elevation gain · bike path · scenic byway · scenic overlook · topographic map · ridgeline · traverse · backcountry · compass · valley

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highway · motorway · freeway · interstate · asphalt road

mode of travel

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Planned aerial trajectory

shipping lane · highway · motorway · freeway · expressway

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G