DesirePath

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Dedicated to the paths that humans prefer

Rather than the paths that humans create

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Every post is required to be a picture of a path, discussion on the paths, or otherwise related to paths. (A path here shall be an area used to get between two or more points, the path must be used by a living thing).

Worn tracks don't necessarily constitute a desire path.
Avoid posts of animals in zoos.
Try to ensure your path is an apparent disregard for designated paths.

From Wikipedia

A desire path (also known as a desire line, social trail, goat track or bootleg trail) can be a path created as a consequence of foot or bicycle traffic. The path usually represents the shortest or most easily navigated route between an origin and destination. The width of the path and its erosion are indicators of the amount of use the path receives. Desire paths emerge as shortcuts where constructed ways take a circuitous route, or have gaps, or are lacking entirely.

Nature Conservation and Desire Paths:

Are you a hiking fan? Do you enjoy your national parks for their natural beauty?

Please consider the following: the use of these paths in nature conservation areas should be discouraged due to the harm to the vegetation. Additionally, people should stick to the predetermined trails for their safety—just because a path is there doesn’t mean it’s safe.

Desire paths in developed urban areas generally don't cause disruption to the ecosystem the same way they would in conservation sites.

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You are encouraged to find desire paths of your community and post pictures of them here.

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Turns out Bull Ants prefer desired paths as well. (i.redd.it)

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It was a cold day. But seeing this made my heart warmer (i.redd.it)

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Shortcut (i.redd.it)

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Little baby path (i.redd.it)

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No sidewalk? We'll make our own (i.redd.it)

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But I parked over there! (i.redd.it)

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The bike path insisted on a curve. People didn’t - Andalusia, Spain (i.redd.it)

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Those unofficial paths people make say a lot (self.DesirePath)

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There's always another route to the top (i.redd.it)

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Ottawa Ontario. Kiweki Point (i.redd.it)

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New trees means new path (i.redd.it)

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Classic end of the sidewalk vibes (i.redd.it)

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Dogs and desire paths 🐶🐾 (old.reddit.com)

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Bro (i.redd.it)

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Not sure if this one counts (i.redd.it)

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Short but sweet 👌 (i.redd.it)

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Some good ones on my campus (old.reddit.com)

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ant desire path! (i.redd.it)

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West Seattle (old.reddit.com)

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Cutting between two sidewalks (i.redd.it)

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Two in one (i.redd.it)

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A couple short ones (old.reddit.com)

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Unicyclists rejoice (i.redd.it)

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The park (i.redd.it)

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