Whether you’re starting new or revamping your Animal Crossing New Horizons island for the nth time, a nature-inspired design is always something worth considering. And with the help of these hand-picked, nature-inspired custom paths for Animal Crossing: New Horizons, you’re well on your way to creating a cozy village far away from the world.
Custom paths basics
If you’re new to the game, you’ll find that the Custom Paths feature on the game has well evolved since its first release. We not only have more slots for custom paths, something players have been wanting since Day 1, but we can now also access the Custom Designs Portal from the NookPhone! And you can do it at any time, too.
READ: 10 hand-picked custom paths for Animal Crossing: New Horizons
If you need a primer or refresher on how to load custom paths and or how they react on different surfaces, you can head over to our original article to help you out and for some basic paths, you can use when you first start. 
For this article, we’ll be suggesting not just codes for single designs but also sharing full packs from creators so you can easily get to designing. Each pack will contain more than one path design that you can creatively lay down to use on your island. There are no rules but we do have some suggestions on how to use them. Read on to find out!
Nature-inspired trails
Soft grass floral
Creator code: MA-5466-8567-1764
Take advantage of this complete set of paths to create your very own forest. You can use the paths as normal but the creator has included several parts if you want something more intricate and unique. The paths are all labeled so it’s easy enough to assemble as the creator intended, too.
Light spring grass
Creator code: MA-6209 4747 7127
Similar but gentler to the first path, this light spring grass path comes in two tones that you can mix and match for a more dynamic look. It’s one of the simpler paths but you do have enough to create different, winding patterns as well.
Dark Forest
Creator code: MA-2096-3018-6835
Loading up this creator code, you’ll see more than just a forest path available but that’s what we’ll be focusing on. You have a solid path available for easy placement but, again, given this is a pack, you can get creative with the different designs available which all fit together one way or another.
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Compared to our first grass path, this is more vibrant and more grass-like than flower-like. It looks great when overlaid on darker paths but feel free to experiment.
Autumn-inspired trails
Creator code: MA-7727-3976-9058
Autumn is a vibe and you can have it all year long with these custom design paths. From leaves you can overlay to full straight and rounded paths, this set boasts a warm color scheme of orange and neutrals — perfect for a cozy look. The creator even has some nice brick paths thrown in there that should go well with the autumn paths so be sure to check those out too.
Sakura trails
Creator code: MA-6819 9362 6239
Want something Sakura-inspired instead? Head over to the second page of this creator’s custom paths to find just that. You’ve, again, got a complete set here to make more than just the usual straight path and you’ve also got some accent patterns that go along with it. Match that with all the Sakura-themed items in the game and you’ve got a little pink paradise.
Stone/brick paths
If you are going for a nature-themed or cottagecore island, paved roads are definitely not the way to go. Opt instead for stone paths like these:
Basic 4-stone path
Creator code: MO-XXG7-LYYL-TCL4
Need something quick, basic, and still looks good? This is probably it. Alternatively, you can check out path code MO-3VN5-9DBX-K7D3 if you want one without anything underneath the path.
Diamond stone path
Creator code: MO-2QX2-L62N-WLBF
If basic isn’t what you want, you can opt for this diamond stone path that lends a little more elegance. This is another transparent design meaning you’ll be able to see the path underneath.
Cottage path
Creator code: MA-7913-0336-4162
Familiar, simple, and easy enough to blend into all kinds of themes and aesthetics. The cottage path is part of a set as well so you have the freedom to create all kinds of designs.
Rustic broken path
Creator code: MA-9369 1426 8734
If you’re going for something that looks a little more lived in, you can’t go wrong with a little rustic charm and this broken path is loaded with it. Use it over darker-colored floors for a more subdued look.
Dark stone path
Creator Code: MA-3716-0662-9443
Looking for something more eerie or dark? Build your own forbidden forest with dark stone paths spread across your island. Some designs even have moss accents to make it even more in theme.
Pink brick
Creator code: MA-1115-4488-5262
Over the opposite side of the spectrum, we also have a selection of pink brick paths here! If you’re going for that Sakura theme, these should blend well.
