Road Walk
Overview
A road walk is a segment of a long-distance hike that follows a paved or gravel road instead of a traditional trail. These sections appear on routes with incomplete trail corridors or to connect towns and trailheads.
Key points
- Occurs on paved, gravel, or dirt roads.
- Can offer fast but monotonous travel.
- Involves traffic awareness and safety considerations.
- Common on developing or mixed-terrain routes.
- May provide convenient access to towns or water sources.
Details
Road walks are often pragmatic connectors between trail systems or resupply points. While they typically allow faster movement, traffic, heat, and hard surfaces can increase fatigue.
Reflective gear and situational awareness help improve safety. Some routes incorporate extended road sections due to land-access constraints.
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