trailhead

noun

trail·​head ˈtrāl-ˌhed 

: the point at which a trail begins

Examples of trailhead in a Sentence

The hikers met at the trailhead at 8 a.m.

Recent Examples on the Web

That single step prevents a huge share of the emergencies rangers respond to each season, from wrong-turn rescues to hikers arriving at a closed trailhead with no backup plan. — Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 24 July 2026

The trailhead of the same name, which begins at the campground, is the starting point for several hikes in the Sawtooths. — Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 24 July 2026

For anyone traveling long distances to reach a trailhead, extra days on either side help with jet lag and, on higher routes, acclimatization. — Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026

The department is placing signs and flagging at trailheads to warn hikers of recent bear activity. — Greta Cross, USA Today, 22 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1948, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for trailhead

• abed
• ahead
• beachhead
• bedspread
• bedstead
• behead
• blackhead
• blockhead
• bloodshed
• bowhead
• breastfed
• bridgehead