Yes, wooden walkways get slippery in wet leaves and rain.

Yes — but it’s less about the wood and more about what lands on it.

Dry wood has decent grip. Wet wood is slick, but fallen leaves on wet wood are like driving on oil. Autumn leaves decompose into a slimy film, especially after rain. Spring rain just makes the bare wood smooth enough to lose footing if you’re not careful.

A few things help: textured decking (like grooved boards), regular sweeping of leaves, and maybe a non-slip coating if it’s a high-traffic area. But if the walkway is just bare, untreated wood, treat it like a skating rink after any moisture.

You won’t fall every time, but you’ll learn once.