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

Example Sentences

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

Pickens’s Independence Day festivities began with a 5K race to raise money to repair water fountains on a local nature trail.

From New York Times • Jul. 1, 2023

On weekends up to 12,000 people a day use its nature trail, walkways and cycling paths, snapping photos from its viewing platforms to fill their social media feeds.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 18, 2022

Alex said the nature trail would be easier on my leg than pavement, so my plan is to walk to campus and start jogging once I’m on the trail.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison