The paths one follows (6)

I believe the answer is:

tracks

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'the paths' is the definition.
(track is a kind of path)

I don't understand how the remainder of the clue works.

(Other definitions for tracks that I've seen before include "Marks or routes, of an animal say" , "where they chase hares?" , "Marks left in ground by animals" , "Parallel rails" , "Trails" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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