Word
trailhead
Phoneticstrail·head, stress on the first syllable
/ˈtɹeɪɫˌhɛd/
Countable noun
Definition
n. the place where a hiking path starts. You often find a sign, a map, or a parking area there.
n. the designated starting point of a hiking, biking, or nature trail, typically marked by signage, maps, or parking access.
Examples
“We meet at the trailhead at eight in the morning.”
“The group leaves water and snacks in the car before starting from the trailhead into the forest.”
“By dawn the trailhead parking lot is already full, with hikers checking maps and adjusting packs before disappearing into the mist-covered pines.”
Examples
simple
“We meet at the trailhead at eight in the morning.”
contextual
“The group leaves water and snacks in the car before starting from the trailhead into the forest.”
complex
“By dawn the trailhead parking lot is already full, with hikers checking maps and adjusting packs before disappearing into the mist-covered pines.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “trailhead” in context.
Verb
01. find trailhead
“Follow the brown signs to find the trailhead for Eagle Falls.”
verb + noun
02. leave trailhead
“Groups must leave the trailhead before 9 a.m. in summer.”
verb + noun
03. meet at trailhead
“Our guide told us to meet at the trailhead at eight.”
verb + prep + noun
04. park at trailhead
“You can park at the trailhead, but spaces fill up fast.”
verb + prep + noun
Adjective
05. busy trailhead
“We arrived late and the busy trailhead car park was already full.”
adj + noun
06. crowded trailhead
“We left the crowded trailhead early to avoid the weekend hikers.”
adj + noun
07. main trailhead
“Meet us at the main trailhead where the large information board is.”
adj + noun
08. popular trailhead
“This popular trailhead gets very busy on sunny Saturday mornings.”
adj + noun
09. check the trailhead map
“Check the trailhead map for closures before you set off.”
10. follow signs to the trailhead
“Follow signs to the trailhead from the main village car park.”
11. meet at the trailhead
“Let's meet at the trailhead at 8 a.m. sharp.”
12. park at the trailhead
“We parked at the trailhead and had lunch before hiking.”
Word family
VERB
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
ADVERB
Related words
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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