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How to make a Dirt Path in Minecraft

This Minecraft tutorial explains how to craft a dirt path with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.

In Minecraft, a dirt path (formerly called a grass path) is an item that you can not make with a crafting table or furnace. Instead, you need to use a shovel to dig a dirt path in Survival mode or give yourself one using a game command.

dirt path

Let's explore how to make a dirt path in Minecraft.

Supported Platforms

A dirt path is available in the following versions of Minecraft:

Platform	Supported (Version*)
Java Edition (PC/Mac)	Yes (1.9)
Pocket Edition (PE)	Yes (1.13.0)
Xbox 360	Yes (TU43)
Xbox One	Yes (1.13.0)
PS3	Yes (1.36)
PS4	Yes (1.36)
Wii U	Yes (Patch 13)
Nintendo Switch	Yes (1.13.0)
Windows 10 Edition	Yes (1.13.0)
Education Edition	Yes (1.14.31)

* The version that it was added or removed, if applicable.
NOTE: Pocket Edition (PE), Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch, and Windows 10 Edition are now called Bedrock Edition. We will continue to show them individually for version history.

Background

When Minecraft improved how villages were generated, they used the dirt path block to create the paths between the buildings in a village, such as this Plains village below:

dirt path in a village

Where to find a Dirt Path in Creative Mode

Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

Here is where you can find a dirt path in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Java Edition (PC/Mac)	1.13 - 1.19	Decoration Blocks
Java Edition (PC/Mac)	1.19.3 - 1.20	Natural Blocks

Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)

Here is where you can find a dirt path in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Pocket Edition (PE)	1.13.0 - 1.19.83	Nature

Minecraft Xbox Editions

Here is where you can find a dirt path in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Xbox 360	TU43 - TU69	Building Blocks
Xbox One	CU33 - CU43	Building Blocks
Xbox One	1.13.0 - 1.19.83	Nature

Minecraft PS Editions

Here is where you can find a dirt path in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
PS3	1.36 - 1.76	Building Blocks
PS4	1.36 - 1.91	Building Blocks
PS4	1.14.0 - 1.19.83	Nature

Minecraft Nintendo

Here is where you can find a dirt path in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Wii U	Patch 13 - Patch 38	Building Blocks
Nintendo Switch	1.04 - 1.11	Building Blocks
Nintendo Switch	1.13.0 - 1.19.83	Nature

Minecraft Windows 10 Edition

Here is where you can find a dirt path in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Windows 10 Edition	1.13.0 - 1.19.83	Nature

Minecraft Education Edition

Here is where you can find a dirt path in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Education Edition	1.14.31 - 1.17.30	Nature

Definitions

Platform is the platform that applies.
Version(s) is the Minecraft version numbers where the item can be found in the menu location listed (we have tested and confirmed this version number).
Creative Menu Location is the location of the item in the Creative Inventory menu.

How to get a Dirt Path in Survival Mode

You can craft a dirt path in Survival mode with a shovel. So let's get started!

1. Choose a Shovel

First, you need to choose a shovel. You can use any one of these:

How to make a Netherite Shovel

How to make a Diamond Shovel

How to make a Golden Shovel

How to make an Iron Shovel

How to make a Stone Shovel

How to make a Wooden Shovel

In this example, we are going to use an iron shovel.

2. Dig Path with a Shovel

Next, you need to find a grass block to dig up. You can find grass blocks in most Overworld biomes.

make dirt path

To dig the dirt path, select the shovel in your hotbar and then use the shovel to dig the grass block. The game control to dig the grass block depends on the version of Minecraft:

For Java Edition (PC/Mac), right click on the grass block.
For Pocket Edition (PE), you tap on the grass block.
For Xbox 360 and Xbox One, press the LT button on the Xbox controller.
For PS3 and PS4, press the L2 button on the PS controller.
For Wii U, press the ZL button on the gamepad.
For Nintendo Switch, press the ZL button on the controller.
For Windows 10 Edition, right click on the grass block.
For Education Edition, right click on the grass block.

completed dirt path

You should see the green top of the grass block removed and a medium brown surface will be showing. This is what a dirt path block looks like.

Congratulations, you just learned how to craft a dirt path in Minecraft.

Item ID and Name

Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

In Minecraft, a dirt path has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item	Description (Minecraft ID Name)	Data Value	Stack Size	Platform	Version(s)
	Dirt Path (minecraft:grass_path)	0	64	Java	1.9 - 1.12
	Dirt Path (minecraft:grass_path)		64	Java	1.13 - 1.16
	Dirt Path (minecraft:dirt_path)		64	Java	1.17 - 1.20.2

Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)

In Minecraft, a dirt path has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item	Description (Minecraft ID Name)	Data Value	Stack Size	Platform	Version(s)
	Dirt Path (minecraft:grass_path)	0	64	PE	1.13.0 - 1.20.0

Minecraft Xbox One

In Minecraft, a dirt path has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item	Description (Minecraft ID Name)	Data Value	Stack Size	Platform	Version(s)
	Dirt Path (minecraft:grass_path)	0	64	Xbox One	1.13.0 - 1.20.0

Minecraft PS4

In Minecraft, a dirt path has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item	Description (Minecraft ID Name)	Data Value	Stack Size	Platform	Version(s)
	Dirt Path (minecraft:grass_path)	0	64	PS4	1.14.0 - 1.20.0

Minecraft Nintendo Switch

In Minecraft, a dirt path has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item	Description (Minecraft ID Name)	Data Value	Stack Size	Platform	Version(s)
	Dirt Path (minecraft:grass_path)	0	64	Switch	1.13.0 - 1.20.0

Minecraft Windows 10 Edition

In Minecraft, a dirt path has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item	Description (Minecraft ID Name)	Data Value	Stack Size	Platform	Version(s)
	Dirt Path (minecraft:grass_path)	0	64	Windows	1.13.0 - 1.20.0

Minecraft Education Edition

In Minecraft, a dirt path has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item	Description (Minecraft ID Name)	Data Value	Stack Size	Platform	Version(s)
	Dirt Path (minecraft:grass_path)	0	64	Education	1.14.31 - 1.18.32

Definitions

Description is what the item is called and (Minecraft ID Name) is the string value that is used in game commands.
Data Value (or damage value) identifies the variation of the block if more than one type exists for the Minecraft ID.
Stack Size is the maximum stack size for this item. While some items in Minecraft are stackable up to 64, other items can only be stacked up to 16 or 1. (NOTE: These stack sizes are for vanilla Minecraft only. If you are running a mod, some mods may change the stack size for an item.)
Platform is the platform that applies.
Version(s) is the Minecraft version numbers that the Minecraft ID and Name are valid for.

Give Command for Dirt Path

Give Command in Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

In Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.17, 1.18, 1.19, 1.20 and 1.20.2, the /give command for Dirt Path is:

/give @p dirt_path 1

In Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.13, 1.14, 1.15 and 1.16, the /give command for Dirt Path is:

/give @p grass_path 1

In Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.9, 1.10, 1.11 and 1.12, the /give command for Dirt Path is:

/give @p grass_path 1 0

Give Command in Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)

In Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE) 1.13.0, 1.14.0, 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0 and 1.20.0, the /give command for Dirt Path is:

/give @p grass_path 1 0

Give Command in Minecraft Xbox One

In Minecraft Xbox One 1.13.0, 1.14.0, 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0 and 1.20.0, the /give command for Dirt Path is:

/give @p grass_path 1 0

Give Command in Minecraft PS4

In Minecraft PS4 1.14.0, 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0 and 1.20.0, the /give command for Dirt Path is:

/give @p grass_path 1 0

Give Command in Minecraft Nintendo Switch

In Minecraft Nintendo Switch 1.13.0, 1.14.0, 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.1 and 1.20.0, the /give command for Dirt Path is:

/give @p grass_path 1 0

Give Command in Minecraft Windows 10 Edition

In Minecraft Windows 10 Edition 1.13.0, 1.14.0, 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0 and 1.20.0, the /give command for Dirt Path is:

/give @p grass_path 1 0

Give Command in Minecraft Education Edition

In Minecraft Education Edition 1.14.31, 1.17.30 and 1.18.32, the /give command for Dirt Path is:

/give @p grass_path 1 0

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