bushwhack
/ˈbʊʃˌwæk/Definitions
1. noun
to travel or move through wilderness or forest, especially in a rough or indirect way, often without a clear path or route
“The hikers had to bushwhack through the dense underbrush to reach the summit.”
2. verb
to attack or pursue someone in a surprise or guerrilla manner, especially in a wilderness or forest area
“The rebels were known to bushwhack enemy soldiers who ventured too far into the jungle.”