trail networks

Linked hiking paths

Trail networks are systems of interconnected paths designed for hiking, biking, or other recreational use.

The term emphasizes how individual trails link together to form a larger whole, allowing users to combine segments into varied routes: The park's trail networks offer everything from short loops to all-day adventures.

Urban trail networks may connect neighborhoods, parks, and transit hubs.

Opposites
connectivity/structure

trail networksspur trail

Dead-end branch from main route

cul-de-sac

development/naturalness

trail networksundeveloped land

Unbuilt natural property

virgin forest

surface type/mode

trail networksroad networks

Connected paths for vehicles

highway system · street grid · freeway system · paved roads · motorways

Family

trail, network

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