trailhead

noun

trail·​head ˈtrāl-ˌhed How to pronounce trailhead (audio)
: the point at which a trail begins

Examples of trailhead in a Sentence

The hikers met at the trailhead at 8 a.m.
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This route will be shorter and more direct to the trailhead and parking lot, which is located at the Proctor Valley Natural Resource Area. Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 June 2026 The South Fork trailhead opens to easy day hikes along the river as well as longer backpacking routes for those looking to disappear for a while. Jamie Siebrase, Denver Post, 26 June 2026 Start near the Ontario Road trailhead, walk with your leashed dog and stop at the Secret Garden at Sycamore Mineral Springs. David Hochman, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026 Meanwhile, the father's car was discovered near the trailhead entrance by members of the Honolulu Fire Department. David Chiu, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for trailhead

Word History

First Known Use

1948, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of trailhead was in 1948

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“Trailhead.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trailhead. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.

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