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All Hidden Trail locations and rewards in Assassin's Creed Shadows

All 10 hidden parkour challenges in AC Shadows

Naoe runs through the forest in Assassin's Creed Shadows, towards a hidden trail.
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Looking for all Hidden Trails in Assassin's Creed Shadows? For a diverting side challenge in between tackling your targets in AC Shadows, look no further than Hidden Trails. These parkour challenges will reward Naoe (sorry Yasuke) with rare gear, experience, and Knowledge Points, and they're often located off the beaten path and marked with the infamous yellow paint that you see so often in modern games these days. Obvious signposts aside, if you enjoy having Naoe jump from high perches or ascend windy tree trunks, the Hidden Trails are well worth pursuing.

This guide presents a list of all 10 Hidden Trails in Assassin's Creed Shadows, as well as their exact locations and rewards.

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Assassin's Creed Shadows: All Hidden Trail locations and rewards

The following map shows all 10 Hidden Trails scattered throughout AC Shadows' various regions. Zoom in and click on a marker to see more details on each trail.

For even more convenience, the following checklist reveals all of the Hidden Trails, their region, and their rewards.

Hidden Trail NameLocationRewardsFound!
Path of ValorIzumi Settsu1,000 XP, 1 Knowledge Point, Tamakichi's Hood
Path of the BraveYamashiro1,000 XP, 1 Knowledge Point, Habiki's Gear (Light Armor)
Path of PerilHarima1,000 XP, 1 Knowledge Point, Toxic Kusarigama of Malice
Path of SilenceTamba1,000 XP, 1 Knowledge Point, Habiki's Hood
Path of WisdomWakasa1,000 XP, 1 Knowledge Point, Tamakichi's Gear (Light Armor)
Path of the BladeOmi1,000 XP, 1 Knowledge Point, Sumire's Gear (Light Armor)
Path of ShadowsIga1,000 XP, 1 Knowledge Point, Yu-no-shin's Gear (Light Armor)
Path of SecretsYamato1,000 XP, 1 Knowledge Point, Sumire's Hood
Path of SerenityYamato1,000 XP, 1 Knowledge Point, Crimson Tanto of Harm
Path of the ChosenKii1,000 XP, 1 Knowledge Point, Yu-no-shin's Hood

With this intel in tow, you should be good on opening the chests that await you at the end of each Hidden Trail. If you're looking for more information on Assassin's Creed Shadows' various side activities, be sure to check out our guides on all Kuji-kiri in Izumi Settsu, all Kofun locations, all castle locations, and all romance options. From assassinating samurai daisho to winning the hearts of fellow warriors, we've got you covered.

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Jeremy Blum: Jeremy is a Guides Writer at RPS. When he isn't living out his childhood dream of writing strategy guides, he enjoys rediscovering retro games, fiddling with his Steam Deck, and serving as a forever Game Master for various tabletop RPGs.
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