In Australia, the term track can be used interchangeably with trail or walk, and can refer to anything from a dirt road to … See more

Animals created the first trails, which were "later adapted by humans". Subsequently, farmers moved cattle to market along drove roads and between winter and summer grazing creating trails. More recently, former industrial ro… See more

Trails can be located in different settings for various uses. These can include:
Trail segregation, the practice of designating certain trails as having a specific preferred or exclusive use, is increasingl… See more

A linear trail goes from one point to another without connecting trails. These trails are also known as "out-and-back" or "destination" trails. Rail trails and long-distance trails are examples of linear trails. Linear trail… See more

A group of public and private organisations from the eight Alpine countries in Europe created the Via Alpina in 2000, receiving EU funding from 2001 until 2008. It was initiated by the Association Grande Traversée … See more

While most trails have arisen through common usage, the design and construction of good quality new paths is a complex process that requires certain skills.
When a trail passes across a flat area that is not wet, … See more