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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Fifteen trailheads allow hikers, bikers, and horseback riders to choose their own adventure. Robert Annis, Midwest Living, 14 May 2026 From the trailhead, a wooden boardwalk leads to steep switchbacks and some scrambling near the 14,064-foot peak, which offers panoramic Front Range views. Abigail Bliss, Denver Post, 13 May 2026 The campground also has accessible sites and trailhead access. Caroline Eubanks, Travel + Leisure, 11 May 2026 Its trailhead is in the southeast corner of the parking lot. Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026 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 May. 2026.

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