spur trail

collocation in English

meaningsofspurandtrail

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spur
noun[C]
uk
/spɜːr/us
/spɝː/
a sharp, wheel-shaped metal object that is attached to the heel of boots worn by people riding horses and is used to encourage the horse to ...
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trail
noun
uk
/treɪl/us
/treɪl/
a path through a countryside, mountain, or forest area, often made or used for a ...
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(Definition ofspurandtrailfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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There is a lean-to and a spring on aspurtrailjust below that elevation on the south side.
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A shortspurtrailwinds through the wreckage.
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There is a hiker-onlyspurtrailto the falls.
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A shortspurtrailleads hikers to the summit.
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Blue blazes mark thespurtrail.
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Spur trails also exist, both designated trails and informal trails as above plus tributary arroyos.
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Various spur trails branch off the main trail along the way.
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There are several subloops, cutoffs and spur trails within the system.
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There are also a few spur trails on the system.
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In total, of multi-use paths will be built, including spur trails connecting to neighborhoods.
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Each of these spur trails has its own unique feature.
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But there are occasional views to the north from outcrops near the trail, and as the summit approaches two short spur trails lead to the north and good-quality reliable springs.
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