: 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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For anyone hiking or camping far from a trailhead, that means treating a possible bat exposure as a reason to head out, not to wait and see. The Sacramento Bee Staff, Sacbee.com, 18 Sep. 2026 Be mindful as you near the trailhead, as there will likely be construction crew members in the area. Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026 Before arriving to the trailhead, look at the map in advance. Madeline Gunderson, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2026 All three hikers and their rescuers returned to the trailhead without incident, the Sheriff’s Office said. Darrell Smith, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for trailhead

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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 21 Sep. 2026.

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