trailhead
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of trailhead
Example Sentences
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The huts are owned by the Truckee Donner Land Trust, which warns that the journey from the trailhead to the cabins takes several hours and passes through dangerous avalanche terrain.
From Los Angeles Times
A statement posted on their website said the group was “in the process of returning to the trailhead” when “the incident occurred.”
From Los Angeles Times
Most people “probably won’t even see the notice unless it is posted at all the trailheads and even then — without rangers denying access on the spot, people will ignore the signs,” wrote Tria Belcourt.
From Los Angeles Times
They hadn’t seen anyone else on their hike in, but they had parked next to one other car at the trailhead.
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And before the hike, there are two other crucial steps: getting to the trailhead and knowing what to expect.
From Los Angeles Times
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