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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While the hiking is second to none, the parking at trailheads can be challenging. Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 8 Nov. 2025 The same goes for popular trailheads (looking at you, Monkey Rock). AFAR Media, 7 Nov. 2025 The hotel sits directly across from the main trailhead and its spectacular viewpoint. Taylor McIntyre, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025 Rescuers hiked out with the man, and a deputy drove him to his vehicle parked at the trailhead, officials said. Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 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 20 Nov. 2025.

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