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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There is a set of stairs at the southwestern corner of the lot that lead to Fairport Way, where hikers will find the trailhead. Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Apr. 2025 Start at the peak’s eponymous trailhead and switchback straight up to the iconic summit. Corey Buhay, Outside Online, 1 Apr. 2025 Fortunately, the property is within an easy walk (or a free, eco-friendly shuttle drive) to the trailheads of the park’s most iconic hikes. Sophie Mendel, Travel + Leisure, 23 Mar. 2025 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 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 7 May. 2025.

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