mountain trails
Hikers' steep paths
Mountain trails are paths through mountainous terrain, typically unpaved routes used for hiking, backpacking, or horseback riding.
They range from gentle walks to strenuous climbs and are often maintained by parks or hiking organizations.
We spent the weekend exploring mountain trails in the Rockies.
The term emphasizes natural, often rugged terrain as opposed to paved roads or urban paths.
- switchbackReversing mountain path
- footpathRoute for pedestrians
- backpackingSelf-supported wilderness travel
- backcountry campingOvernight stays in undeveloped areas
- pack weightMass of carried gear
hiking · rocky terrain · timberline · tree line · alpine meadow · blazes · cairn · cliffside · snowpack · scree · forest paths · valley floor · elevation gain · wildlife corridor · bear country · steep · vista · boots
- Rocky Mountain WestWyoming, Montana, Yellowstone, Grand Teton, cowboys
- scenic walksnature trails, coastal paths, forest paths, river walks, cliff walks
- bushland trailsfire trails, walking tracks, nature walks, dirt tracks, loop trails
- hikinghike, hiker, trails, day hikes, boots
- Puerto RicoSan Juan, Puerto Rico, Carolina, Old San Juan, Arecibo
- hiking termshiking trails, trailhead, switchback, summit, switchbacks
mountain trailspaved roads
Hard-surfaced thoroughfares
highways · freeways · city streets · interstate highways · superhighways
mountain trailscoastal walks
Paths tracing the waterline
beach trails · valley floors · level ground · flat terrain · coastal paths