# trailhead

/ˈtɹeɪɫˌhɛd/ (US) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/trailhead
Updated: 2026-10-18

## Definition

the place where a hiking path starts. You often find a sign, a map, or a parking area there.

For teachers: 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.

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