wilderness path

Hiker's forest track

A wilderness path is a trail through undeveloped natural terrain—forest, mountains, or backcountry.

Unlike maintained roads or paved walkways, wilderness paths may be rough, unmarked, or barely visible: The wilderness path wound through dense pine forest.

The phrase sometimes carries metaphorical weight, suggesting a difficult or solitary journey.

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backpacking · hiking · mountain · meadow · ridge · scenic overlook · pilgrimage · valley · wayfinding · escape · canyon · trailblazing · discovery · stream · navigation · getting lost · freedom · exploration

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development and infrastructure

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Major road for travel

freeway · interstate · superhighway · motorway · paved road

environment and setting

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Underground rail corridor

industrial corridor

human presence and modification

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subway platform · pedestrian plaza

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G