What does the cryptic crossword clue "Hill is start of Appalachian trail (6)" mean?

The definition is "Hill". The wordplay uses acrostic, charade. A (first letter of "Appalachian") + SCENT (synonym of "trail") [first letter: "start"]; definition: "Hill" The answer is ASCENT.

Hill is start of Appalachian trail (6)

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