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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All Katahdin trailhead trails are currently closed until further notice, the park said. Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 3 June 2025 Street parking is available, and the trailhead is marked with a few signs and a gate. Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 2025 The trailhead parking area fills up fast on weekends, especially during peak foliage season, so show up early in the morning. Graham Averill, Outside Online, 29 May 2025 The government will next extend Wyandotte County area trailheads to lead to the bridge and work on the ramp and staircase access, Zeller said. Sofi Zeman, Kansas City Star, 16 May 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 11 Jun. 2025.

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