rocky path
- ruggedTough and uneven
- trailPath through wilderness
- stonesSmall hard earth fragments
- gravelLoose small rock fragments
- unevenNot smooth or balanced
steep · mountain · hiking · boulders · treacherous · scramble · terrain · footpath · climbing · jagged · dusty · winding · difficult · pebbles · wilderness · stumble · boots · trek
- trailsnature trail, trail, hiking paths, hiking trail, forest trail
- mountain roadsBlue Ridge Parkway, mountain pass, switchback, hairpin turn, incline
surface texture/terrain quality
rocky pathpaved road
Hard-surfaced thoroughfare
level ground · sandy beach · clear path · boardwalk · sidewalk
ease of journey (metaphorical)
rocky pathsmooth sailing
Untroubled progress forward
clear path · straight path · path of least resistance · easy street · clear sailing