nature trail

American  

noun

1. a path through a forest, wildlife preserve, or the like, especially one designed to provide opportunities for observing and learning about the flora and fauna.

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nature trail British  

noun

1. a path through countryside designed and usually signposted to draw attention to natural features of interest

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Etymology

Origin of nature trail

First recorded in 1925–30

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Example Sentences

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nature trail

The nature trail is also popular with dog walkers and runners.

From BBC ● Sep. 6, 2026

Morgan and I came mainly for the butterflies and the third-of-a-mile nature trail that circles the museum.

From Salon ● Sep. 29, 2025

At Los Rios, the students hike on a nature trail designed by Myers with boulders etched with quotes from Emerson, Thoreau and Muir.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 11, 2025

When Brown’s kids were small, the family spent a lot of time at this park, whose amenities include an animal farm, a playground, a nature trail through the woods and a big meadow.

From Seattle Times ● Oct. 9, 2023

The 10K ends near Hempstead’s campus, and if we do one extra loop around the nature trail and then run home, we’ll be set.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison

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