Can trail spatial attributes predict trail use level in urban forest park? An examination integrating GPS data and space syntax theory

•Associations between trail use level and trail spatial attributes are examined.•User’s spatial distribution is measured by GPS tracker at 10s interval.•Trail configurational attributes are calculated based on space syntax theory.•Higher trail use level relates to shorter mean distance to park gates and wider width.•Higher trail use level relates to higher global integration and higher control value.