trailheads
Where paths begin
Trailheads is the plural of trailhead, the starting point of a hiking or walking trail.
A trailhead typically has a parking area, signage, and sometimes maps or information boards: We met at the trailhead at seven and hiked until noon.
Figuratively, any point of entry or beginning: These courses serve as trailheads into the discipline.
Leaving a vehicle temporarily
- signagePosted public displays
- kioskStandalone public booth
- registrationFormal recording of participation
- permitOfficial written authorization
waypoint · marker · access · staging · coordinates · maps · directions · elevation
Self-supported wilderness travel
- trekkingLong-distance foot travel
- footpathRoute for pedestrians
- traverseMove across an area
- rambleMove or speak without direction
daypack · boots · gear · poles · hydration · ascent · descent · switchback
parking
Leaving a vehicle temporarily
- signagePosted public displays
- kioskStandalone public booth
- registrationFormal recording of participation
permit · waypoint · marker · access · staging · coordinates · maps · directions · elevation · facilities
backpacking
Self-supported wilderness travel
ramble · daypack · boots · gear · poles · hydration · ascent · descent · switchback · scramble
wilderness
Uncultivated, uninhabited natural region
- backcountrySparsely populated wilderness areas
- forestTree-dense ecosystem
- mountainsTall elevated landmasses
valley · nature · scenery · landscape · parkland · conservation · flora · fauna · wildlife · ecosystem
starting
Initiating an action
outset · launch · kickoff · initiation · commencement · threshold · entry · gateway · jumpoff · launchpad
- outdoor recreationhiking, camping, fishing, swimming, skiing
- outdoor spacesgardens, park, parks, field, patio
- parksplayground, Hyde Park, Yellowstone, Grant Park, picnic table
- hiking essentialshiking boots, boots, gear, safety, maps
- hiking termsswitchback, summit, switchbacks, marker, blaze
- off-roadingoff-road, 4x4s, ATVs, 4WD, four-wheel drive
trailheadsendpoints
Where something begins and finishes
destinations · terminus · summits · peaks · finishes
trailheadssummits
Highest elevations or conferences
peaks · mountaintops · apexes · pinnacles · high points