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

His vehicle was later found at the trailhead, prompting search operations after he was reported missing. — Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 27 Aug. 2026

After he was reported missing, investigators found Mackelprang’s vehicle near the trailhead, according to the news release. — Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 27 Aug. 2026

Instead of dealing with rental cars or busy trailheads, travelers just want to step out their front door, lace up and move. — Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Officials placed warning signs at the trailhead and reminded hikers to stay off closed trails. — Stephen Smith, CBS News, 17 Aug. 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