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trailhead

American  
[treyl-hed] / ˈtreɪlˌhɛd /

noun

  1. the point where a trail starts.


Etymology

Origin of trailhead

First recorded in 1945–50; trail + head

Example Sentences

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Members of the San Dimas mountain rescue team were stationed at the East Fork trailhead around 8 a.m., speaking with hikers about river crossing safety.

From Los Angeles Times

The huts are owned by the Truckee Donner Land Trust, which warns that the journey from the trailhead to the cabins takes several hours and passes through dangerous avalanche terrain.

From Los Angeles Times

A statement posted on their website said the group was “in the process of returning to the trailhead” when “the incident occurred.”

From Los Angeles Times

Most people “probably won’t even see the notice unless it is posted at all the trailheads and even then — without rangers denying access on the spot, people will ignore the signs,” wrote Tria Belcourt.

From Los Angeles Times

They hadn’t seen anyone else on their hike in, but they had parked next to one other car at the trailhead.

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