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obstructed trail

[/əbˈstrʌktɪd treɪl/]
nounpl: obstructed trails
trilha obstruída
1. A path or hiking route that is blocked or partially blocked by fallen trees, rocks, debris, or other obstacles that impede passage
The storm left many obstructed trails in the national park, making hiking difficult.
A tempestade deixou muitas trilhas obstruídas no parque nacional, dificultando o passeio a pé.
2. A walking or trekking path where visibility or passage is hindered by vegetation, landslides, or man-made barriers
We had to turn back when we encountered an obstructed trail blocked by a fallen tree.
Tivemos que voltar quando encontramos uma trilha obstruída bloqueada por uma árvore caída.
Synonyms
blocked trailimpassable trailclosed trailhindered path
Antonyms
clear trailopen trailaccessible pathunobstructed route

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
trilha obstruída
Standard usage in Brazil for hiking contexts
Rio de Janeiro
trilha fechada
Common colloquial usage meaning 'closed trail'
São Paulo
trilha bloqueada
Often used in outdoor recreation contexts
Portugal
caminho obstruído
More formal; 'trilha' is less common in Portuguese European usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

hit a dead end
blocked path
rough terrain
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