roadless

adjective

road·​less -dlə̇s How to pronounce roadless (audio)
1
: having no roads
2
: legally barred to the construction of permanent roads but open to temporary roads (as for logging or driving cattle)
roadlessness noun
plural -es

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“Roadless.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/roadless. Accessed 11 Dec. 2025.

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