Definitions

from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • noun The place where a trail begins.

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  • noun The beginning of a trail, often specifically a hiking trail

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  • noun the beginning of a trail

Etymologies

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trail +‎ head

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Examples

  • Drive four miles in – passing through dramatic cliff formations – to the Wind Caves trailhead, which is marked on the left.

    A Desert Escape 2008

  • He said the trailhead will be a "gateway" to upper park, noting that the improved facilities will bring attention to trails that aren't often frequented by park users.

    Breaking News TONI SCOTT-Staff Writer 2010

  • The trailhead is the primary gateway to the magnificent Eagles Nest Wilderness.

    Summit Daily News - Top Stories 2010

  • The trailhead is the primary gateway to the magnificent Eagles Nest Wilderness.

    Summit Daily News - Top Stories By Kimberly Nicoletti 2010

  • The trailhead is the primary gateway to the magnificent Eagles Nest Wilderness.

    Summit Daily News - Top Stories 2010

  • He said the trailhead will be a "gateway" to upper park, noting that the improved facilities will bring attention to trails that aren't often frequented by park users.

    Breaking News TONI SCOTT-Staff Writer 2010

  • The trailhead is the wartime necessity of "coming together for the greater good"; from there, even after the cessation of hostilities, the slope just becomes steeper and more slippery.

    Right Wing News 2009

  • But be advised, the 4. 5-mile dirt road to the trailhead is a rough one.

    The Orange County Register - Homepage 2008

  • But be advised, the 4. 5-mile dirt road to the trailhead is a rough one.

    The Orange County Register - Homepage 2008

  • The trailhead is the little footpath to the left of this house.

    Ron's Log 2008

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