rocky trail
Stone-strewn hiking route
A rocky trail is a path covered with loose stones, exposed bedrock, or uneven terrain that makes hiking more difficult.
The phrase often appears in outdoor recreation contexts: The rocky trail required sturdy boots and careful footing.
Figuratively, a rocky trail suggests a difficult journey or troubled path forward.
- ruggedTough and uneven
- mountain pathRoute up a peak
- gravelLoose small rock fragments
- boulderLarge weathered stone
- steepRising at sharp angle
steep climb · mountain · hiking · hiking boots · scramble · stones · dusty · switchback · single track · terrain · pebbles · uneven · tree roots · wilderness · off the beaten path · boots · climb · rough
- mountain trailsmountain path
- trailshiking paths, path, footpath, walking path, forest path
- trekstrek, mountain trek, wilderness trek, jungle trek, desert trek
rocky trailsandy beach
Granular coastal shoreline
dirt path · dirt road · gravel path · flat surface · manicured lawn
rocky trailpaved road
Hard-surfaced thoroughfare
paved path · boardwalk · city street · highway · groomed trail
rocky traileasy path
Unchallenging course of action
gentle slope · accessible trail · beginner trail · leisurely walk · level ground
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