tote road

American  

noun

1. an unpaved road for carrying supplies, as to a camp or clearing.

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Etymology

Origin of tote road

First recorded in 1855–60

Example Sentences

Working with limited equipment in winter weather, the "Hairy Ears" found a way, slashed out a tote road.

From Time Magazine Archive

They were seen like this one morning by a timber-cruising forester returning to his jeep along an old tote road deep in the Ironmouth Range.

From "The Incredible Journey" by Sheila Burnford

Then, with Shep beside him, he set off down the old tote road to find the black fawn.

From The Black Fawn by Kjelgaard, James Arthur

Ten minutes later the two were away down the tote road.

From King Spruce, A Novel by Day, Holman

When a hill shut off the view from Adonia the bays swung into a side lane which connected with the tote road leading north along the Noda waters.

From Joan of Arc of the North Woods by Day, Holman