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 are a few access point to Ruffin Canyon, including near Taft Middle School in Serra Mesa and a new trailhead in Mission Valley, located within the private Escala community. Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026 Please park in the open fields near the Blanks Cabin Trailhead so that trailhead access is open for responders. Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026 But factors like confusing trailheads and limited provisions mean that going alone also comes with unique risks. Allison Forsyth, Health, 21 Apr. 2026 Once found, she was transported to the trailhead in a Stokes basket before she was taken by ambulance to a hospital. Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 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 1 May. 2026.

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