trailhead
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of trailhead
Example Sentences
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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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