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 trailhead is located near the end of Comanche Mesa Road, across Highway FM 170 from the Lajitas General Store. Pam Leblanc, Southern Living, 24 Jan. 2025 The first seven miles, starting at the Will Rogers trailhead, appear to have burned. Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2025 Follow along for live coverage Law enforcement officials investigate a potential ignition point of the Palisades Fire near the Skull Rock trailhead Tuesday. Jon Schuppe, NBC News, 15 Jan. 2025 Trump's previous monument reductions removed protections for several popular landmarks, rock formations, trailheads and ancient rock art displays. Erin Alberty, Axios, 8 Jan. 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 30 Jan. 2025.

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