Olympus Insta-Path™
Description
Olympus Insta-Path is a great choice for walkways, garden paths, and patio surfaces because it compacts into a firm, stable surface with a more pronounced natural texture underfoot than our finer path options. This material runs coarser than our standard fines, with more visible individual stone pieces mixed into the base — giving it a slightly chunkier, more rustic look once installed. With its cool cream-gray tone, speckled with darker gray-black stone, Olympus Insta-Path brings a natural, textured surface to any path or walkway. Whether used for a garden path, a utility walkway, or a low-traffic patio surface, Olympus Insta-Path delivers a durable, natural-looking finish.
Quick specs
Available at Our Salt Lake County Landscape Center
This material is stocked in bulk at our Salt Lake County landscape center and is available for both pickup and delivery throughout the surrounding Utah areas. Customers are welcome to stop by and view the material in person, making it easier to compare color and texture before placing an order.
Bulk Supply
We stock our landscape center with clearly marked bins so every product is easy to find and readily available.
Loaded by Equipment
Our team can quickly load larger quantities using skid steer loaders for fast and efficient pickup.
See it in Person
Stop by and get a feel for the material firsthand — no surprises when it arrives.
Available at This Location
Free Samples
Take home a free sample to make sure this material is the right fit for your project.
Pickup
We load trucks and trailers on-site using loaders, with no minimum purchase required.
Delivery
We offer delivery for orders of all sizes, from small quantities to large bulk loads.
Bagging
Bagging is available for pickup and delivery orders at an additional cost.
Live Support
Visit us in person or call or text our team with any questions—we’re here to help.
Installation Depth Guide — Cubic Yard Coverage for Olympus Insta-Path
| Depth | Coverage per Cubic Yard | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|
| 1″ | ~324 sq ft | Too shallow |
| 1.5″ | ~216 sq ft | Not recommended |
| 2″ | ~162 sq ft | Minimum depth |
| 2.5″ | ~130 sq ft | Recommended |
| 3″ | ~108 sq ft | Ideal depth |
| 3.5″ | ~93 sq ft | Usually unnecessary |
| 4″ | ~81 sq ft | Excessive |
Note: A typical installation depth is 2–3 inches for this material, which provides a firm, stable surface for walkways and garden paths. Because this product compacts once installed and tamped, plan to install slightly deeper than your target finished depth to account for settling. Because this material is coarser than our standard path fines, it may compact slightly less tightly and could feel a bit more textured underfoot once finished — if an ultra-smooth, hard-packed surface is the priority, our finer path options may be a better fit. Installing over a weed barrier and compacted sub-base, and containing the edges with steel or plastic edging, will give the longest-lasting, most stable result. When in doubt, test a small section first.
Product details, what you should know
- Sizing: A coarser crusher fines blend than our other path products, with more visible individual stone pieces mixed into the fine base material rather than a uniform sandy texture.
- Cleanliness: Contains less fine dust than our standard path fines, owing to its coarser gradation. Still compacts reasonably well, but the finished surface will feel more textured underfoot than our finer options.
- Appearance: Cool cream-gray base, speckled throughout with darker gray-black stone pieces. Colors deepen slightly when wet. Color may vary slightly between loads.
- History: Material has remained generally consistent in color and gradation over time, as is typical for a locally sourced crusher fines product.
- Also known as: Commonly referred to as crusher fines, path fines, or coarse decomposed granite alternative.
Olympus Insta-Path is our coarsest path option — a chunkier, more rustic texture compared to our standard fines, with more visible individual stone pieces throughout. It's a good fit for customers who want a natural path look with a bit more texture underfoot, rather than a smooth, tightly packed surface. If a fine, hard-packed finish is the priority, one of our finer path colors may be a better match. For the best long-term result, install over a compacted sub-base with a weed barrier underneath and edging along the sides to keep the material contained.
- Stock: In Stock
- Unit: Cubic Yard
- Weight: 3,400.00lb
- SKU: RKN-333-0001
- Bin Location: J12
