off-trail

[ awf-treyl, of- ]

adjective

1. away from a path or trail: to wander off-trail.

   off-trail hiking;

   to wander off-trail.

Word History and Origins

Origin of off-trail¹

First recorded in 1895–1900

Example Sentences

Court documents said the group took Hoffman to Thunderbird Falls, a popular trail area north of Anchorage, and followed a path off-trail to the Eklutna River.

From Seattle Times

Jason Wicks, 49, of Hillman was charged with off-trail travel in a restricted hydrothermal area and being so drunk as to endanger himself and others, the U.S.

From Washington Times

His body was found "off-trail nearby", officials say.

From BBC

Hendrick’s body was found nearby off-trail and his water bottle was empty, Bough said in a social media post.

From Washington Times

Hendrick’s body was found nearby off-trail and his water bottle was empty, Bough said in a social media post.

From Seattle Times