mule path

Narrow cargo route

A mule path is a narrow trail suited to pack animals rather than wheeled vehicles, typically winding through mountainous or rough terrain.

Such paths were historically carved by mules carrying goods where roads couldn't reach: The old mule path climbed steeply through the canyon.

The term evokes remote, rugged routes—often now hiking trails.

Related

rocky terrain · steep · narrow · switchback · burro · pack animal · pack · canyon · dusty · dirt track · hooves · cargo · winding · cliff · descent · rugged · traverse · ledge

Opposites
road infrastructure and development

mule pathsuperhighway

Large high-speed roadway

interstate highway · motorway · expressway · autobahn · paved road

transportation modernity

mule pathmonorail

Single-beam transit vehicle

hyperloop · airport runway · flight path

Family

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Top 500,000
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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G