Can I craft a dirt path at a crafting table?

No. Dirt paths can only be created by right-clicking a grass block with a shovel in Survival mode, or obtained from the Creative inventory.

Do dirt paths work the same as grass blocks?

Dirt paths are decorative. They won't let things grow on them like grass blocks do. Use them purely for walkways and decoration.

Can I use any shovel to make a dirt path?

Yes, any shovel works. Wood, stone, iron, diamond, golden, or netherite - they all create dirt paths at the same speed.

What version is dirt paths available in?

Dirt paths have been in Minecraft since version 1.9. They were called grass paths in older versions but were renamed to dirt_path in 1.17.

Can I turn a dirt path back into grass?

No. Once you create a dirt path, you'd need to use a grass block from a different location if you want regular grass again. The dirt path block itself won't convert back.

Dirt Path Block Guide - How to Get in Minecraft

What is a Dirt Path?

A dirt path is a decorative block in Minecraft that gives grass blocks a worn-down appearance. You’ll see them naturally spawning in villages as the pathways connecting buildings. It’s basically what happens when you wear away the grass on a grass block with a shovel. The top shows exposed dirt instead of grass.

Finding Dirt Paths in Creative Mode

Java Edition (PC/Mac)

In Creative mode, you can find dirt paths in the inventory depending on your Minecraft version:

1.13 to 1.19: Located in the Decoration Blocks tab
1.19.3+: Located in the Natural Blocks tab

Getting Dirt Paths in Survival Mode

There’s no crafting recipe for dirt paths. Instead, you create them directly by using a shovel on grass blocks.

What You Need

Any type of shovel works:

Wooden Shovel
Stone Shovel
Iron Shovel
Diamond Shovel
Golden Shovel
Netherite Shovel

Steps to Make a Dirt Path

Find a grass block. These are common in most Overworld biomes.
Hold a shovel in your hand.
Use the shovel on the grass block:
- Java Edition: Right-click
- Bedrock Edition: Tap the block
- Console editions: Press LT (Xbox) or L2 (PlayStation)
The grass will disappear and leave behind a dirt path block.

That’s it. You now have a dirt path. You can repeat this to create pathways around your builds or connect different areas together.

Game Command

Want to give yourself dirt paths instantly? Use the command below depending on your version:

1.17+:

/give @p dirt_path 1

1.13 to 1.16:

/give @p grass_path 1

1.9 to 1.12:

/give @p grass_path 1 0

Technical Details

Minecraft ID and Name

Version	Minecraft ID	ID Number
1.17+	minecraft:dirt_path	N/A
1.13 to 1.16	minecraft:grass_path	N/A
1.9 to 1.12	minecraft:grass_path	208

Stack size is 64 for all versions.

Dirt Path Block Guide – How to Get in Minecraft