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.
Recent Examples on the Web The hiker and rescue team arrived at the trailhead just before midnight. Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 20 June 2024 Signs at the trailhead warn of slippery rocks and cold water at all times of year. Bay Area News Group, The Mercury News, 20 June 2024 Meet at the trailhead kiosk at the main parking lot. Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 13 June 2024 But its best asset is the location, which provides easy access to trailheads, the visitor center, and the Five Lakes area. Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 11 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for trailhead 

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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 2 Jul. 2024.

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