portage

(pôrˈtĭj, pōrˈ-, pôr-täzhˈ)

1. a. The act or an instance of carrying.
   b. A charge for carrying.
2. Nautical
   a. The carrying of boats and supplies overland between two waterways or around an obstacle to navigation.
   b. A track or route used for such carrying.

(pôrˈtĭj, pōrˈ-)