trail systems
Linked hiking networks
Trail systems are networks of interconnected paths designed for hiking, biking, or other recreational travel through natural or developed areas.
The term emphasizes the planned, mapped nature of the routes: The park's trail systems offer over fifty miles of hiking.
Trail systems may be maintained by government agencies, private organizations, or volunteer groups.
- greenwaysRecreational linear open spaces
- hiking pathsRoutes for outdoor walking
- singletrackNarrow recreational path
- switchbacksSharp reversing trail turns
- blazesIntense, spreading fires
scenic overlooks · pedestrian walkways · rail trails · wildlife corridors · hiking trails · scenic byways · trailheads · backpacking routes · mountain biking trails · loop trails · out and back · riverwalks · forest preserves · nature walks · state parks · leave no trace · pack it out · ridgeline
- Mountain Recreationalpine skiing, backcountry skiing, backpacking, hiking, mountain biking
- outdoor recreation historynational parks, hiking trails, mountaineering, wilderness preservation, John Muir
- public recreationstate parks, national forests, recreation areas, public beaches, public pools
- Snowmobile DestinationsAlaska, Yellowstone, Quebec, Lapland, Rocky Mountains
- public landsnational park, public lands, public land, national forest, state park
- Rocky Mountain Wildernesswilderness areas, alpine meadow, backcountry, alpine lake, alpine lakes
trail systemsurban sprawl
Uncontrolled peripheral development
industrial zones · concrete jungles · restricted zones · virgin forest · commercial districts
trail systemshighway network
Connected system of major roads
paved roads · motorways · street grid · rail network · transit system
trail systemshighway networks
Linked major road infrastructure
motorways · expressways · freeways · autobahns · railway networks