Guides
A trailhead note about a fire pit or grill can be valuable to hikers, families, campers, researchers, and land managers. A simple “fire ring available” label…
A trail may begin beside a sandy beach, a public boat launch, a lakeside picnic area, or a narrow access path that is easy to miss from the road. Recording…
A trailhead can be a practical starting point for a family outing when it offers more than a place to leave the car. A nearby playground, children’s area,…
A ride can change quickly when a tire loses pressure, a chain slips, or a loose bolt affects a rack or brake. A trailhead with a public bike repair station or…
A gate access code can seem like a permanent detail, especially when it is printed on a trail note, saved in a phone, or shared by a local hiking group. In…
A trailhead with a handwashing station can make a meaningful difference before and after a hike. Water, soap, and a dedicated sink help hikers clean muddy…
A parking-lot photo can tell hikers far more than whether a vehicle can reach the trailhead. It may show the number of marked spaces, an overflow shoulder, a…
A national recreation area can contain many kinds of access points: formal parking lots, roadside pullouts, boat launches, footpaths from nearby neighborhoods,…
Planning a hike around a river, lake, or stream often requires more than locating a scenic route. You also need to know where the public can legally and…
A trailhead is more than a point on a map. It is an access location governed by an agency, municipality, tribal government, private owner, or another…