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

Then we turn right on Main and take the back entrance into the college so we can run the nature trail, which loops around campus.

From Literature

“I know which nature trail you saw me on, Jonah. I saw you, too. We were three feet away from each other, not that you acknowledged me.”

From Literature

“Let’s just go. I’m thinking we run to the nature trail, do two laps around plus an extra mile out and back, then run back home. That’s eight miles. OK?”

From Literature

“I didn’t do the whole long run last weekend, even though it was only six miles. I made it around the nature trail once and then I couldn’t force myself to keep going. I was so bored.”

From Literature

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 Literature