stay on trail

Keep to route

Stay on trail is an instruction to hikers and outdoor recreants to remain on established paths rather than venturing into unmarked terrain.

The directive protects both the environment—preventing erosion and damage to fragile ecosystems—and the hiker, who risks getting lost or injured off-trail.

Signs reminded visitors to stay on trail through the alpine meadow.

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Opposites
adherence to established path

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Surprise attack from cover

wander off · stray from the path · free-roam · pathfind · trailblaze

rule compliance in outdoor spaces

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Unauthorized entry onto property

wilderness navigation approach

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Surprise attack from cover

bushwhacking · trailblaze · pathfinding · scramble · free roam

Family

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