centerpath

noun
UK /ˈsɛntəpɑːθ/
US /ˈsɛntərpæθ/

The middle way or middle track that goes through a place.

The hikers followed the centerpath through the forest to stay on the safest route.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A balanced course of action that avoids extremes.

She chose the centerpath between working too much and not working at all.

3. The central lane of a road or track.

The cyclist stayed in the centerpath to avoid the parked cars.

4. A route that goes straight through the middle of a map or diagram.

Draw a centerpath from the top of the page to the bottom.