Where I am at some of the paved paths get plowed by some kind of equipment apparently not particularly suited for the task. It leaves lots of icy rumble strips. I won't ride on it and will instead take the car lanes. The unpaved paths are untouched as far as clearing goes and are beat down to a rutted, icy strip by walkers and even joggers who brave it. I run studs in the winter and I still eschew riding on the unpaved paths.