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Desire Paths
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Desire paths Desire paths can be paths created as a consequence of erosion caused by human or animal foot-fall or traffic. The paths usually represent the shortest or most easily navigated routes between origins and destinations. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Desire_path
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I was thinking there could be a drainage pipe buried in a trench under the "path"
It can also be a hot water pipe, which gives out enough heat to protect the plant roots from freezing during winter.
That is the most common cause for such phenomena
Or maybe there used to be a path there, while the surrounding area was covered with gravel or something else preventing growth.
I impassive it doesn't need to be hot. Regular water is probably enough to keep it above freezing