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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

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The incident occurred when Clark and her colleagues took a break to swim in the Econlockhatchee River near the Barr Street trailhead, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 6, 2026

Then he went over a gear checklist posted at the trailhead: emergency blanket, first aid kit, headlamp and extra batteries, map and compass.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 15, 2025

They’ve complained about TikTokers trespassing onto countryside farms, tourists defecating on private property and near-fist fights over trailhead parking—not to mention unsafe traffic blockages on narrow roads.

From The Wall Street Journal Oct. 12, 2025

He dropped off a passenger in the Pacific Palisades, parked at a nearby trailhead and walked up the trail, the complaint said.

From The Wall Street Journal Oct. 8, 2025

Every trailhead has a sign explaining what to do if you see one.

From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti

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