spur trail

[/spɜr treɪl/]
nounpl: spur trails
trilha secundária
1. A short hiking or riding path that branches off from a main trail
We took the spur trail to reach the waterfall viewpoint.
Pegamos a trilha secundária para chegar ao ponto de vista da cachoeira.
2. In railroad terminology, a branch line that extends from a main rail line
The mining operation was served by a spur trail connected to the main railway.
A operação de mineração era servida por uma linha secundária conectada à ferrovia principal.
The term is commonly used in North American outdoor recreation and hiking culture. In Brazil, hiking trails are increasingly popular in national parks and mountain regions, making this terminology more relevant in eco-tourism and adventure sports contexts.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
branch trailconnecting trailfeeder trailaccess trail
Antonyms / Antônimos
main trailprimary trailtrunk trail

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
trilha secundária
Standard term used in hiking and outdoor contexts
General Brazilian Portuguese
desvio de trilha
Alternative term emphasizing the branching aspect
Portugal
trilho secundário
Portuguese European variant
Technical/Railroad
ramal ferroviário
Used in railway engineering contexts

Related Words

hiking trailfootpathpathwaybackcountry trailtrailhead

Related Idioms & Phrases

take the spur trail
off the beaten path
fork in the trail
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