Walking in nature on Shabbat
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Question
What is the halachic ruling regarding going for a walk in the forest on Shabbat, when while walking one may step on grass and possibly tear or uproot it? Is there any halachic difference between different types of grass (for example, tall or short, soft or stiff) with regard to stepping on them on Shabbat?
Answer
Shalom and blessings
It is permitted to walk on grass of any kind.
It is forbidden to run on tall grass on Shabbat, because in such a case it is a “pesik reisha” (an inevitable result) that it will be torn out.
Source
Mishnah Berurah, siman 336, se'if katan 25
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