# 3D Topographical Sculptures The Nice Trails Personal Hiking Trail Models Make Beautiful Trophies By Alyson Wyers | Published 2016-03-02 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trail-model References: [coolmaterial](http://coolmaterial.com/home/nice-trails-hiking-trail-models/) & [nicetrails](http://www.nicetrails.com/hello) If you are seriously into hiking and would like to commemorate a particularly nice hike, this company turns your route into a decorative trail model. Nice Trails turns a hiking trail into a tiny topographic sculpture you can use as a sentimental trophy, paper weight or simply a design element in your home. To get your own trail model, you upload the [GPS track](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trail-navigation) from a GPS device, smartphone or trail-sharing site to view the route in 3D. You have a choice between a satellite or winter land map style. The full-color and personalized [3D printed trophies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/discover-3d) are a great way to celebrate the accomplishment of climbing a mountain, cycling cross-country or another fulfilling and personal outdoor experience. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 88% | Activity: 87% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **3D Printing:** Expanding use of 3D printing technology enables personalized 3D printed trophies for various purposes. - **Personalization:** Increasing demand for personalized products drives the creation of custom trail models to commemorate individual outdoor experiences. - **Outdoor Recreation:** Growing interest in outdoor activities creates opportunities for innovative products that capture and showcase personal achievements. ### Where This Applies - **3D Printing:** The 3D printing industry can leverage the demand for personalized trophies to provide unique and customizable products. - **Tourism and Travel:** The tourism and travel industry can incorporate personalized trail models as souvenirs or memorabilia to enhance the visitor experience. - **Home Decor:** The home decor industry can explore the use of 3D printed trail models as design elements for interior spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Trail Strategy Planners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/time-on-trails.md) - [Hiking-Specific Travel Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/100-hikes-of-a-lifetime.md) - [Adventure-Based Fitness Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mount-fitness.md) - [Nude-Friendly Hiking Trails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nude-friendly-hiking.md) - [Outdoor Enthusiast Premium Memberships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alltrails-peak.md) - [Topographic Wooden Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/topographic-coffee-table.md) - [Story-Driven Souvenirs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Memory-Vault.md) - [3D Life Timelines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/my-journey.md) - [Travel Story Visuals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/travel-wrapped.md)