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

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

After being told she could lose the ability to walk by age 40, Joshuanette was determined to embrace life, hiking every nature trail in her native Antigua and visiting each one of the Caribbean island's touted 365 beaches while she still could.

From BBC

The director and screenwriter was found at a home close to the Fern Dell Nature Trail near the Hollywood Hills.

From BBC

But at ground level, the sand along the popular Hidden Valley Nature Trail has reached a scorching 136.

From Los Angeles Times