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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That part of the plan includes improving 40 miles of summer trails and 10 miles of groomed cross-country ski trails and redesigning two trailheads that will encourage more people to recreate in the White River National Forest. John Meyer, Denver Post, 29 Mar. 2026 The 8-mile-long singletrack crosses an unimproved 4WD road that leads back to the trailhead, so there are multiple bail options. Graham Averill, Outside, 28 Mar. 2026 The closure includes the Five Lakes area and portions of the Five Lakes Trail, which runs west from the trailhead into the Granite Chief Wilderness. Daniel Hunt, Sacbee.com, 23 Mar. 2026 There’s a public crossing point where people can connect to trailheads on either side of the river. Sofi Zeman, Kansas City Star, 23 Mar. 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 4 Apr. 2026.

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