trails
Lags behind others
Trails are paths through wilderness or rough terrain, typically for hiking, biking, or horseback riding: We hiked the trail to the summit.
A trail is also a track or scent left behind: The dogs followed the trail.
To trail is to follow behind or drag along: She trailed her hand in the water.
Something that trails off diminishes gradually: His voice trailed off.
In competitions, to trail is to be behind: They trailed by ten points at halftime.
Slight remaining amounts
- evidenceFacts supporting truth
- signsDisplays conveying information
- tracksMarks showing passage
- footprintsMarks left by walking
spoor · scat · droppings · pawprints · hoofprints · scent · markings · remnants
Self-supported wilderness travel
- trekkingLong-distance foot travel
- trailheadHiking path entrance
- switchbacksSharp reversing trail turns
- footpathRoute for pedestrians
blaze · elevation · summit · boots · daypack · compass · map · ridge
Sparsely populated wilderness areas
- wildernessUncultivated, uninhabited natural region
- forestTree-dense ecosystem
- mountainsTall elevated landmasses
- canyonDeep river-cut gorge
river · wildlife · scenery · landscape · terrain · alpine · meadow · waterfall
Pursuing wild game
- stalkingStealthy, persistent pursuit
- predatorOrganism that consumes others
- preyAnimal being hunted
- wildlifeUndomesticated natural organisms
fur · feathers · territory · habitat · pursuit · following · quarry
Preserving working condition
- rangerProtected land patroller
- permitOfficial written authorization
- regulationsEnforced rules and standards
- signagePosted public displays
access · stewardship · restoration · conservation · blazing · mapping · closures · rerouting
traces
Slight remaining amounts
footprints · spoor · scat · droppings · pawprints · hoofprints · scent · markings · remnants · vestiges
backpacking
Self-supported wilderness travel
- trekkingLong-distance foot travel
- trailheadHiking path entrance
- switchbacksSharp reversing trail turns
footpath · blaze · elevation · summit · boots · daypack · compass · map · ridge · valley
backcountry
Sparsely populated wilderness areas
- wildernessUncultivated, uninhabited natural region
- forestTree-dense ecosystem
- mountainsTall elevated landmasses
canyon · river · wildlife · scenery · landscape · terrain · alpine · meadow · waterfall · creek
hunting
Pursuing wild game
wildlife · fur · feathers · territory · habitat · pursuit · following · quarry
maintenance
Preserving working condition
- rangerProtected land patroller
- permitOfficial written authorization
- regulationsEnforced rules and standards
signage · access · stewardship · restoration · conservation · blazing · mapping · closures · rerouting · sustainability
footpath
Route for pedestrians
walkway · byway · course · passage · lane · bridleway · towpath · greenway · boardwalk · promenade
- foresttrees, pine, oak, woods, wood
- hikinghike, hiker, day hikes, boots, compass
- outdoor recreationhiking, camping, fishing, swimming, skiing
- mountain thingspeaks, summits, valleys, hills, cliffs
- parksplayground, Hyde Park, Yellowstone, Grant Park, picnic table
- travel activitiessightseeing, beaches, guided tours, tours, museums
trailshighways
Major intercity roads
paved roads · freeways · motorways · interstates · expressways
- movie trailerPromotional clip for films
- trail mixPortable snack blend
- trailer parkCommunity of relocatable dwellings
- trail offDiminish gradually to nothing
- trailed offGradually became inaudible
- trail headDesignated hiking origin point
trail, trailer, trailing, trailed, trailers, trailered, trailering, trailer park, trailer hitch