Paw Trail #23: 5x5 Path Puzzle (Easy)
easyDrag from 1 to 6 — fill every square
Draw one unbroken path through all 25 squares of this 5x5 grid. Start on 1, pass through the numbers in order, and finish on 6.
- Draw one path that moves up, down, left or right.
- Pass through every square exactly once.
- Visit the numbers in order, starting on 1 and ending on 6.
- You can’t cross a wall. Drag back (or tap an earlier square) to undo.
The route, square by square
Squares are written as R<row>C<column>, counting from the top-left.
R1C5 → R2C5 → R2C4 → R1C4 → R1C3 → R2C3 → R3C3 → R3C4 → R3C5 → R4C5 → R4C4 → R4C3 → R4C2 → R3C2 → R2C2 → R1C2 → R1C1 → R2C1 → R3C1 → R4C1 → R5C1 → R5C2 → R5C3 → R5C4 → R5C5
About this puzzle
This 5×5 grid has 6 numbers and 3 walls, and exactly one route fits all of them. The path starts at R1C5 and finishes at R5C5.
Work backwards from a number as well as forwards. If a number sits in a tight spot, the squares leading into it are often forced.
Stuck? Open the step-by-step solution below to see the full route square by square, then try the puzzle again yourself.