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

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

Dispatchers tracked the couple as being at least 7,000 feet in elevation and 8 to 10 miles from the closest trailheads, the outlet reported. — Adam England, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2026

Before arriving to the trailhead, look at the map in advance. — Madeline Gunderson, USA Today, 5 Sep. 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