singletrack

One-lane bike trail

Singletrack is a narrow trail wide enough for only one person or vehicle at a time, used especially in mountain biking and hiking.

The term distinguishes these paths from wider fire roads or paved trails: The best singletrack in the area winds through old-growth forest.

Singletrack riding is prized for its technical challenge and immersion in terrain.

cycling

mountain biking

Off-road cycling activity

MTBOff-road cycling abbreviation
trail ridingRecreational horseback on paths
downhillToward the bottom

cross-country · enduro · berm · switchback · drop · jump · technical · rocky · rooty · narrow

hiking

footpath

Route for pedestrians

backcountrySparsely populated wilderness areas
trekkingLong-distance foot travel
backpackingSelf-supported wilderness travel

scramble · ridgeline · traverse · cairn · blazes · terrain · remote · wilderness · boots · gear

Categories

trailsnature trail, trail, hiking paths, hiking trail, forest trail
bike trailsdoubletrack, downhill trail, cross-country trail, beginner trail, intermediate trail
cycling terraintrails, dirt, climbs, descents, hills
cyclingbikes, bicycles, cycling, cyclist, cyclists
bike touringbike tour, panniers, bikepacking, touring bikes, touring bike

Opposites

trail width

singletrackfire road

Forest emergency access lane

doubletrack · double track · forest road · logging road · service road

trail technicality/character

singletrackfire road

Forest emergency access lane

gravel path · groomed trail · paved trail · rail trail · greenway

Family

track, single, singular, tractor, tracking, tracked, traction, singles, tracker

Familiarity: Top 500,000
Profile: Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G