trailside

American  

[treyl-sahyd] / ˈtreɪlˌsaɪd /

Or trail-side

noun

1. the side or border of a trail.

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adjective

1. on or near the side of a trail.

Etymology

Origin of trailside

First recorded in 1940–45; trail ( def. ) + side ¹ ( def. )

Example Sentences

It’s not just his astonishingly off-putting trailside manner.

From Slate • Sep. 20, 2023

Also, the Bear Gulch Reservoir — easily reached from the east side and surrounded by boulders — is a great setting for a trailside snack.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 10, 2022

She also swears by a foam pad for trailside diaper changes and to keep little ones from sitting directly on the snow during breaks, which can quickly lead to wet snowsuits.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 2, 2022

Before the shelter-in-place, my favorite spot was a rotting log at the intersection of a pair of trails used heavily by runners who barely registered me in the trailside gully with my cellphone.

From New York Times • Jun. 16, 2020

We all trekked at our own pace, pausing often for refreshment at trailside teahouses and to chat with passersby.

From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer