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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Or, speak to the experts at the BLM about how to get to the trailhead or hire a local guide. Mindy Sink, Denver Post, 2 Apr. 2025 Hundreds will float along river rapids, pitch tents at campsites or hike from a trailhead. Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 1 Apr. 2025 And pack motion-sickness meds for the bumpy shuttle back from the far trailhead. Outside Online, 12 Mar. 2025 That page outlines the number and location of sites within each area, their distance from trailheads, the site elevation and the elevation gain from the trailhead. John Meyer, The Denver Post, 26 Feb. 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 24 Apr. 2025.

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