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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The last of the rescuers returned to the trailhead late Tuesday night. — Tim Fang, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026 The Siskiyou County Sheriff's Office reminded the public that the Avalanche Gulch route is not recommended at this time of year due to deteriorating conditions, rockfall and winter weather, as is posted at the trailhead. — ABC News, 15 Oct. 2026 But the segment of Angeles Crest Highway to reach the trailhead has been closed since last December when heavy rain destroyed several sections of the roadway. — Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026 The campground is about a 15-mile drive from the Abram Falls trailhead, maps show. — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 8 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for trailhead

Word History

First Known Use

1948, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of trailhead was in 1948

Rhymes for trailhead

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“Trailhead.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trailhead. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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