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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As a bonus, the trailhead just got a major upgrade. Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 10 Oct. 2025 The trailhead is 20 miles east of Payson, off FR 284. Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 10 Oct. 2025 Our plan was to reach a peak near that basin, and essentially run a loop from there back along the ridge to West side of the river back to the trailhead checking for elk sign. Derek Horner, Outdoor Life, 8 Oct. 2025 Continue along winding mountain roads deeper into the Sierra, where the scenic byway to Roads End offers access to trailheads and peaceful campsites along the South Fork of the Kings River. Emily Lapointe, Outside Online, 30 Sep. 2025 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 17 Oct. 2025.

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