paved trail

Hard surface route

A paved trail is a path with a hard, smooth surface—typically asphalt or concrete—designed for walking, running, cycling, or skating.

Unlike dirt or gravel paths, paved trails accommodate wheelchairs, strollers, and inline skates: The paved trail loops around the lake.

They're common in parks and along waterfronts, offering accessibility that natural-surface trails don't.

Related

jogging · smooth · flat · concrete · walking · greenway · boardwalk · stroller · runners · scenic · nature walk · loop · mile · mile marker · marker · shade · park bench · bench

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Opposites
surface material

paved traildirt trail

Unpaved outdoor walkway

dirt path · gravel trail · gravel path · forest floor

degree of development/infrastructure

paved trailbackcountry trail

Remote path through wilderness

off-trail · unmarked trail · game trail · footpath · single track

Family

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Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G