Trailheads
People often confuse different park terminology, and for good reason. It often does not matter much since you still get to enjoy the park or your hike by simply being in the outdoors. The different terminology does come in handy when trying to plan a hike. This page is an attempt to clarify what exactly is a trailhead, what are the differences between them, and what is important to keep in mind when planning your hikes. If you are an experienced hiker, please add the trailheads you know to our database so that others can easily learn about them.
Trailhead - a beginning of a trail. A trailhead may or may not be near a partking area, contain clear markings with its name and distance, be wheelchair accessible, belong to a park, etc. Some trailheads are part of parks and trails that may have a fee associated with them to either park, or for the use of the actual trail or the park.
Browse Existing Trailheads or Add a Trailhead
We realize that no single person or organization can map all the starting points for trails. That is why we are working on a way to let the hiking community add these points. Take a look at the map of trailheads below. If one you know of is not there, you can add a trailhead to the map below.
Trailheads vs. Trails
One of the most often confused points is the difference between a trail and a trailhead. The trailhead is the beginning of a trail. The difference may be a subtle if you think that finding a trailhead is the same as finding a trail, but when you are planning a hike (especially a group hike) the attention to the trailhead begins to take a more important role.
Important Things About Trailheads
- Parking availability and how many cars (important for group hikes and carpool organziation)
- Parking or trail-entrance cost
- Access by public transportation
- Bathroom availability
- Is the trailhead inside a park? If so, does the park have more than one trailhead? If so, do not confuse the different trailheads
Not All Trailheads Are In Parks
While the majority of trailheads are in their respective parks, some cross-country trails start at places where there really isn't a park. Also, if you hike inside the city, it is likely that the trails you take simply do not have official or even semi-official starting points to them.
List of Trailheads On the Map Above
Trailhead Name: Lands End Trailhead
Park: Lands End National Recreation Area
Trailhead Description: The trailhead has a marking in a big billboard that it is the trailhead. It is at the bottom of the hill from the museum, and is at El Camino Del mar. Plenty of street parking is nearly always available.
Parking is available at this trailhead
Parking spots: 100
Parking is NOT free at this trailhead
Access to trail is NOT wheelchair accessible
Restrooms available: NO
Trailhead Name: Allaire State Park, Hospital Road Entrance
Park: Allaire State Park
Trailhead Description: This point contains 3 separate trail heads, around a large parking lot. You will find a trail heading down to the river, a trail heading right into the park, and a trail across the street bringing you into the group campground of Allaire. All the 3 trails are multi-use and amazing. Though many people know Allaire Village, not many of those visitors venture to this side of the park. And they are missing out :) Please note that JORBA (jorba.org) organizes Tuesday Night beginner mountain bike rides all summer. Visit their site for additional information and schedule. -Jeff, getoutsidenj.com
Parking is available at this trailhead
Parking spots: 50
Parking is free at this trailhead
Access to trail is NOT wheelchair accessible
Restrooms available: NO
Trailhead Name: Santa Teresa County Park - Stile entrance
Trailhead Description: This is one of the entrances to Santa Teresa County park. Small dirt parking lot. Access to Stile Ranch and Fortini trails. Directions: From San Jose, take Almaden expressway until it ends, turn right on Harry road, them left on McKean.Drive apprx 1.3 miles to Fortini road where turn left. At the T-junction turn left onto San Vicente, parking will be on the right side of the road
Parking is available at this trailhead
Parking spots: 8
Parking is NOT free at this trailhead
Access to trail is NOT wheelchair accessible
Restrooms available: NO
Trailhead Name: Rancho Canada del Oro Open Space Preserve
Trailhead Description: Large parking lot, easy access to 20+ miles of trails. Rancho Canada del Oro is adjacent to Calero County park in San Jose. Large parking lot. But if you have a really large group, it is recommended to contact a ranger so they open overflow parking DIRECTIONS: From hwy 101: take Bernal road south, turn left onto Santa Teresa Blvd (go 2.9 mi), right onto Bailey ave ( go 2.3 mi), left onto McKean road (go 2.4 mi), right onto Casa Loma road, proceed about 2 miles to the Casa Loma staging area. Allow 20-25 minutes from the exit off the freeway. From Almaden Expwy: turn right on Harry, then left on McKean, right on Casa Loma. Proceed about 2 miles to the Casa Loma staging area. Official website: http://www.openspaceauthority.org/trails/rancho.html
Parking is not available or very limited at this trailhead
Parking spots: 30
Parking is free at this trailhead
Access to trail is NOT wheelchair accessible
Restrooms available: NO
Trailhead Name: Hacienda entrance
Park: Almaden Quicksilver County Park
Trailhead Description: Large dirt parking lot
Parking is available at this trailhead
Parking spots: 50
Parking is free at this trailhead
Access to trail is NOT wheelchair accessible
Restrooms available: NO
Trailhead Name: Presidio Gate at Arguello
Park: The Presidio
Trailhead Description: There is plenty of street parking and rest rooms at the golf club store.
Parking is available at this trailhead
Parking spots: 15
Parking is free at this trailhead
Access to trail is NOT wheelchair accessible
Restrooms available: NO
Trailhead Name: Outside the Mechanics Library
Trailhead Description: It is a meeting point outside the Mechanics Library. Since it is a library I guess there will not be anyone precisely there :) Otherwise it is a hectic downtown area.
Parking is not available or very limited at this trailhead
Parking spots: 0
Parking is NOT free at this trailhead
Access to trail is NOT wheelchair accessible
Restrooms available: NO
Trailhead Name: Golden Gate Park Meeting Point
Park: Golden Gate Park
Trailhead Description: It is a place in the park where it is convenient to meet. It is very close to the beginning of the park.
Parking is available at this trailhead
Parking spots: 10
Parking is NOT free at this trailhead
Access to trail is NOT wheelchair accessible
Restrooms available: NO
Trailhead Name: Presidio Entrance From the Marina
Park: The Presidio
Trailhead Description: There is usually only street parking, and very little of it. Also, there are many parking meters.
Parking is available at this trailhead
Parking spots: 1
Parking is NOT free at this trailhead
Access to trail is NOT wheelchair accessible
Restrooms available: NO
Trailhead Name: Bondi Beach - Coogee
Trailhead Description: A glorious hike between the bondi and coogee beaches!
Parking is available at this trailhead
Parking spots: 200
Parking is free at this trailhead
Access to trail is NOT wheelchair accessible
Restrooms available: NO
Trailhead Name: The GAP
Trailhead Description: Scenic trail around The Gap with peeks at HMAS Watson. The trail that takes its audience by surprise!
Parking is available at this trailhead
Parking spots: 200
Parking is free at this trailhead
Access to trail is NOT wheelchair accessible
Restrooms available: NO
Trailhead Name: Henry Coe - Headquarters entrance
Park: Henry W. Coe State Park
Trailhead Description: Headquarters entrance has a visitor center (open, I believe 9am-4pm). The store sells maps (the 1: 24,000 with 50-foot contour lines map of the park can be purchased here ) , books, brochures (some excellent materials specific to the park). Day Use Fee $8 (as of May 2011).
Parking is available at this trailhead
Parking spots: 30
Parking is free at this trailhead
Access to trail is NOT wheelchair accessible
Restrooms available: NO
Trailhead Name: Santeuil France
Trailhead Description: A trail that is an hour or two away from Paris by local train.
Parking is available at this trailhead
Parking spots: 8
Parking is NOT free at this trailhead
Access to trail is NOT wheelchair accessible
Restrooms available: NO
Trailhead Name: Huckleberry Regional Preserve
Trailhead Description: Single file trail through growth. Relatively easy walk. Nice brochure for plant identification and intro to local ecology.
Parking is available at this trailhead
Parking spots: 12
Parking is free at this trailhead
Access to trail is NOT wheelchair accessible
Restrooms available: NO
Trailhead Name: Squaw Peak
Trailhead Description: Rock Canyon to Squaw Peak
Parking is available at this trailhead
Parking spots: 10
Parking is NOT free at this trailhead
Access to trail is NOT wheelchair accessible
Restrooms available: NO
Trailhead Name: Henry Coe State Park - Hunting Hollow entrance
Park: Henry W. Coe State Park
Trailhead Description: Large dirt parking lot. If not stuffed (most of the time, except spring weekends), pay fee to the iron ranger. Day Use Fee $6 (as of May 2011).
Parking is not available or very limited at this trailhead
Parking spots: 50
Parking is free at this trailhead
Access to trail is NOT wheelchair accessible
Restrooms available: NO
Trailhead Name: Sausal Creek
Park: Eastbay Regional Park
Trailhead Description: This is a great Urban trailhead for multiple hikes in the Oakland hills via the Sausal Creek Trail which leads to Joaquin Miller Park and then Redwood Park, Roberts Park...and on to Sibley, Huckleberry, Tilden...etc.
Parking is available at this trailhead
Parking spots: 20
Parking is free at this trailhead
Access to trail is NOT wheelchair accessible
Restrooms available: NO
Trailhead Name: Lake Merrit at Downtown 20th street
Park: Lake Merritt Park
Trailhead Description: There are bathrooms in the businesses nearby like Starbucks. The park itself has no rest rooms. The parking is available, but metered or in a garage.
Parking is available at this trailhead
Parking spots: 5
Parking is free at this trailhead
Access to trail is NOT wheelchair accessible
Restrooms available: NO
Trailhead Name: Bear Valley
Trailhead Description: There is an unpaved road to this campsite.
Parking is not available or very limited at this trailhead
Parking spots: 5
Parking is NOT free at this trailhead
Access to trail is NOT wheelchair accessible
Restrooms available: NO
Trailhead Name: BigCypress-BearValley
Trailhead Description: Bear Valley is a car camping site.
Parking is not available or very limited at this trailhead
Parking spots: 5
Parking is NOT free at this trailhead
Access to trail is NOT wheelchair accessible
Restrooms available: NO
Trailhead Name: Parrish Creek Trail
Trailhead Description: From Interstate 15 take Centerville exit 319. Go east on Parrish Lane. At 700 East turn left at the "T." Follow the narrow road to the trailhead.
Parking is available at this trailhead
Parking spots: 20
Parking is NOT free at this trailhead
Access to trail is NOT wheelchair accessible
Restrooms available: NO
Trailhead Name: Bocce Courts near Justin Herman Plaza
Trailhead Description: Meet at the Bocce Courts which are next to Justin Herman Plaza, Market and Steuart Street, San Francisco
Parking is not available or very limited at this trailhead
Parking spots: 5
Parking is free at this trailhead
Access to trail is NOT wheelchair accessible
Restrooms available: NO
Trailhead Name: Duboce Park
Trailhead Description: Duboce Park
Parking is not available or very limited at this trailhead
Parking spots: 5
Parking is NOT free at this trailhead
Access to trail is NOT wheelchair accessible
Restrooms available: NO
Trailhead Name: Summit Springs Thd, Mendocino National Forest
Park: Mendocino National Forest
Trailhead Description: Trailhead is our entry point to the Snow Mountain Wilderness.
Parking is not available or very limited at this trailhead
Parking spots: 5
Parking is NOT free at this trailhead
Access to trail is NOT wheelchair accessible
Restrooms available: NO
Trailhead Name: Bear Island Campground
Trailhead Description: This is a primitive car camping area and starting point for a network of trails that go into the Big Cypress Swamp
Parking is not available or very limited at this trailhead
Parking spots: 5
Parking is NOT free at this trailhead
Access to trail is NOT wheelchair accessible
Restrooms available: NO
Trailhead Name: Santa Teresa CP - Bernal-Gulnac-Joice entrance
Park: Santa Teresa County Park
Trailhead Description: Parking along the street.
Parking is available at this trailhead
Parking spots: 20
Parking is free at this trailhead
Access to trail is NOT wheelchair accessible
Restrooms available: NO
Trailhead Name: Central Park East, 57th and 5th
Park: Central Park
Trailhead Description: Bathrooms are only available at nearby restaurants of coffee shops. The area is ALWAYS busy. Probably a precise meeting point would be just inside the park, near the NBC logo.
Parking is not available or very limited at this trailhead
Parking spots: 5
Parking is free at this trailhead
Access to trail is NOT wheelchair accessible
Restrooms available: NO
Trailhead Name: Stewart Falls
Trailhead Description: Parking area in the Sundance Area
Parking is available at this trailhead
Parking spots: 10
Parking is NOT free at this trailhead
Access to trail is NOT wheelchair accessible
Restrooms available: NO
Trailhead Name: Tomales Point trailhead
Park: Point Reyes National Seashore
Trailhead Description: From Sir Francis Drake Blvd north, turn right on Pierce Point road. Drive 9.2 miles. Turn right at the fork. (The left road descends to McClures beach parking lot where restrooms are available).
Parking is available at this trailhead
Parking spots: 20
Parking is NOT free at this trailhead
Access to trail is NOT wheelchair accessible
Restrooms available: NO
Trailhead Name: Anne U White
Park: Boulder Mountain Park
Trailhead Description: This is a wonderful family hike, near Boulder. We walk up the canyon for a couple of miles, easy climb. It has the fun name "Water-crossing Hike", because you cross the stream about twenty-five times. Nice, very nice, picnic spot at the end. No amenities - but beautiful. I've never seen any bears or lions, but ... Keep your dogs on leash.
Parking is available at this trailhead
Parking spots: 5
Parking is NOT free at this trailhead
Access to trail is NOT wheelchair accessible
Restrooms available: NO
Trailhead Name: Graybeard Trail
Trailhead Description: This trail leads to the summit of Graybeard Mountain with great views and a waterfall on the way.
Parking is available at this trailhead
Parking spots: 10
Parking is NOT free at this trailhead
Access to trail is NOT wheelchair accessible
Restrooms available: NO
Trailhead Name: South Fork
Trailhead Description: South Fork Trailhead to summit San Gorgonio Mountain in San Bernardino Mountains
Parking is not available or very limited at this trailhead
Parking spots: 50
Parking is NOT free at this trailhead
Access to trail is NOT wheelchair accessible
Restrooms available: NO
Trailhead Name: Vivian Creek Trail Head
Trailhead Description: Vivian Creek Trail Head
Parking is not available or very limited at this trailhead
Parking spots: 20
Parking is NOT free at this trailhead
Access to trail is NOT wheelchair accessible
Restrooms available: NO
Trailhead Name: Bear Mountain Trailhead at Emerald Lake
Park: Bear Mountain
Trailhead Description: This is a nice meeting point before the lake. From there people embark on hiking up or around Bear Mountain.
Parking is not available or very limited at this trailhead
Parking spots: 0
Parking is NOT free at this trailhead
Access to trail is NOT wheelchair accessible
Restrooms available: NO
Trailhead Name: Sky Trail
Park: Point Reyes National Seashore
Trailhead Description: Ridge trail in Point Reyes
Parking is available at this trailhead
Parking spots: 10
Parking is NOT free at this trailhead
Access to trail is NOT wheelchair accessible
Restrooms available: NO
Trailhead Name: Public Library Entrance
Park: Prospect Park (Brooklyn)
Trailhead Description: Entrance to the park from the public library side. Bathrooms in the library :)
Parking is available at this trailhead
Parking spots: 5
Parking is free at this trailhead
Access to trail is NOT wheelchair accessible
Restrooms available: NO
Trailhead Name: Henry Coe SP - Coyote Creek entrance
Park: Henry W. Coe State Park
Trailhead Description: There is barely any parking - only few spots along the road. Large parking lot with restrooms is at nearby (2 miles) Hunting Hollow.
Parking is available at this trailhead
Parking spots: 5
Parking is NOT free at this trailhead
Access to trail is NOT wheelchair accessible
Restrooms available: NO
Trailhead Name: Lake Sonoma Yorty Creek Boat Ramp
Trailhead Description: Beach, boatramp, picnic area. Fee to use boatramp.
Parking is available at this trailhead
Parking spots: 100
Parking is free at this trailhead
Access to trail is NOT wheelchair accessible
Restrooms available: NO
Trailhead Name: Santa Teresa CP - Pueblo Day Use Area
Park: Santa Teresa County Park
Trailhead Description: To get here, take Bernal road south (towards hills). Turn left down to the valley in the center of the park. Pay fee at the self-serve station on the small parking on the right side of the road and proceed down to the larger parking lot. Open 8AM - sunset.
Parking is available at this trailhead
Parking spots: 50
Parking is free at this trailhead
Access to trail is NOT wheelchair accessible
Restrooms available: NO
Trailhead Name: Table Rock
Trailhead Description: There is a large parking area at the trail head. Parking fees (as of 2011) are $2/person.
Parking is available at this trailhead
Parking spots: 50
Parking is free at this trailhead
Access to trail is NOT wheelchair accessible
Restrooms available: NO
Trailhead Name: Northern Parking Lot
Park: Park Merced
Trailhead Description: This is a pretty big parking lot at the north part of the lake that is just off Sunset BLVD. There are no restrooms, but it is easy to park and just start your hike from there.
Parking is available at this trailhead
Parking spots: 50
Parking is NOT free at this trailhead
Access to trail is NOT wheelchair accessible
Restrooms available: NO
Trailhead Name: Old Station Information Center
Park: Lassen National Forest
Trailhead Description: The Pacific Crest Trail makes its way through the area close to the visitor center. The Pacific Crest Trail is very long and extends from Mexico to Canada. From the visitor center, hikers can go north or south.
Parking is available at this trailhead
Parking spots: 25
Parking is NOT free at this trailhead
Access to trail is NOT wheelchair accessible
Restrooms available: NO
Trailhead Name: Congragee Park Entrance
Park: Congaree National Park Wilderness
Trailhead Description: This is the entrance to the park
Parking is available at this trailhead
Parking spots: 50
Parking is free at this trailhead
Access to trail is NOT wheelchair accessible
Restrooms available: NO
Trailhead Name: Harry Hampton Visitor Center
Park: Congaree National Park Wilderness
Trailhead Description: This is the visitor center. You can pick up maps and brochures there as well as see the exhibit about nature and wildlife learning. From here, there is also access to some trails.
Parking is available at this trailhead
Parking spots: 50
Parking is NOT free at this trailhead
Access to trail is NOT wheelchair accessible
Restrooms available: NO
Trailhead Name: Desoto Scout Trail Backcountry Trailhead
Park: Little River Canyon National Preserve
Trailhead Description: This is the Desoto Scout Trail Backcountry Trailhead. It is the midway point of the trail. It is also the site of the Little River Canoe Trailhead. It is accessible by LRCNP Backcountry road 5. From Fort Payne AL: AL Hwy 35 South. At the top of the mountain turn left on CR 89 (Desoto Parkway after about 4 miles. turn right on CR 476 (Oakhill Road) After about 2 miles turn left on Dunn Road. This road will turn to dirt and ou will need some ground clearance to get to the trailhead. Go about 3 miles and the trailhead is on the left just as you see the river. If you come to a creek crossing you have gone too far.
Parking is available at this trailhead
Parking spots: 10
Parking is NOT free at this trailhead
Access to trail is NOT wheelchair accessible
Restrooms available: NO
Trailhead Name: Limantour Beach East Lot
Park: Point Reyes National Seashore
Trailhead Description: Limantour Beach East Parking Lot, not the main parking lot.
Parking is not available or very limited at this trailhead
Parking spots: 50
Parking is free at this trailhead
Access to trail is NOT wheelchair accessible
Restrooms available: NO
Trailhead Name: Eberhart Trail
Park: Little River Canyon National Preserve
Trailhead Description: Eberhart Trail is a steep trail into Little River Canyon. It is the main access to the canyon floor. There are a few benches to take rest along the trail and some nice overlooks. At the bottom of the trail there are several picnic tables and a nice swimming beach. There are remnants of the "Deep Canyon Trail" at the bottom, but those are very poorly maintained and "bushwhacking" is required. Despite the steepness, this is a popular kayak put in as well
Parking is available at this trailhead
Parking spots: 20
Parking is free at this trailhead
Access to trail is NOT wheelchair accessible
Restrooms available: NO
Trailhead Name: Robert Louis Stephenson Park
Park: Robert Louis Stevenson State Park
Trailhead Description: Parking Lot is at Robert Louis Stevenson State Park on the right of route 29.
Parking is not available or very limited at this trailhead
Parking spots: 10
Parking is NOT free at this trailhead
Access to trail is NOT wheelchair accessible
Restrooms available: NO
Trailhead Name: Table Rock at Robert Louis Stevenson State Park
Park: Robert Louis Stevenson State Park
Trailhead Description: The trail starts from the parking lot on the right side of Route 29 in Robert Louis Stevenson State Park.
Parking is not available or very limited at this trailhead
Parking spots: 10
Parking is NOT free at this trailhead
Access to trail is NOT wheelchair accessible
Restrooms available: NO
Trailhead Name: Goden Gate Park From Ocean Side
Park: Golden Gate Park
Trailhead Description: Bathrooms are only available at restaurants nearby.
Parking is available at this trailhead
Parking spots: 20
Parking is free at this trailhead
Access to trail is NOT wheelchair accessible
Restrooms available: NO
Trailhead Name: Almaden Quicksilver - Mockingbird Hill Entrance
Park: Almaden Quicksilver County Park
Trailhead Description: Large paved parking lot.
Parking is available at this trailhead
Parking spots: 50
Parking is free at this trailhead
Access to trail is NOT wheelchair accessible
Restrooms available: NO
Trailhead Name: Iron Mountain
Trailhead Description: The trailhead is located at the intersection of Poway Rd (HWY S4) and 67. The trail begins after crossing the foot bridge next to the restrooms. The hike to the top of the mountain is about 6.5 miles round trip (out and back). The trail is well maintained, but moderately strenuous unless you are in good shape. About 1000 feet elevation gain. The trail has almost no shade at all, so advised in summer months, it gets HOT. There is a guest book at the summit, as well as a couple benches to have your lunch or just take a rest. No water available.
Parking is available at this trailhead
Parking spots: 50
Parking is free at this trailhead
Access to trail is NOT wheelchair accessible
Restrooms available: NO
Trailhead Name: Don Cecil Trailhead - Kings canyon NP
Park: Kings Canyon National Park
Trailhead Description: Trailhead is across campgrounds, between Sentinel and Canyoon View campgrounds. Parking across the trailhead. No fee for parking here, but you need to pay National Park entrance fee.
Parking is available at this trailhead
Parking spots: 20
Parking is free at this trailhead
Access to trail is NOT wheelchair accessible
Restrooms available: NO
Trailhead Name: Zumwalt meadow trailhead - Kings Canyon NP
Park: Kings Canyon National Park
Trailhead Description: Large parking Lot. No fee at the trailhead, but you need to pay national Park entrance fee.
Parking is available at this trailhead
Parking spots: 50
Parking is free at this trailhead
Access to trail is NOT wheelchair accessible
Restrooms available: NO
Trailhead Name: Road Ends - Cedar Grove - Kings Canyon NP
Park: Kings Canyon National Park
Trailhead Description: There is no fee at the trailhead, but you need to pay National Park Entrance fee. For day hike use day-use parking lots (there are few). Bears are active day and night, so don't leave food of items with strong smell (like Sunscreen or toothpaste in the car. Bear boxes are available at the trailhead.
Parking is available at this trailhead
Parking spots: 100
Parking is free at this trailhead
Access to trail is NOT wheelchair accessible
Restrooms available: NO
Trailhead Name: Nature Oaks Trail Trailhead
Park: Folsom Lake State Recreational Area
Trailhead Description: There are picnic tables in the area as well.
Parking is available at this trailhead
Parking spots: 10
Parking is NOT free at this trailhead
Access to trail is NOT wheelchair accessible
Restrooms available: NO
Trailhead Name: Vallecito Trailhead
Park: Weminuche Wilderness
Trailhead Description: At Vallecito Campgrounds
Parking is available at this trailhead
Parking spots: 0
Parking is NOT free at this trailhead
Access to trail is NOT wheelchair accessible
Restrooms available: NO
Trailhead Name: Front Royal Trailhead at Shenandoah National Park
Park: Shenandoah National Park
Trailhead Description: This is the northern-most entrance into the park from a little town called Front Royal.
Parking is available at this trailhead
Parking spots: 10
Parking is NOT free at this trailhead
Access to trail is NOT wheelchair accessible
Restrooms available: NO
Trailhead Name: Oldrag Mountain Trailhead
Park: Shenandoah National Park
Trailhead Description: This is a trailhead to go around the Oldrag Mountain. The parking is outside the park, in Nethers.
Parking is available at this trailhead
Parking spots: 20
Parking is NOT free at this trailhead
Access to trail is NOT wheelchair accessible
Restrooms available: NO
Trailhead Name: Hudson River Greenway - meeting spot for a hike up to Riverside Park
Park: Riverside Park
Trailhead Description: This is a meeting spot near Hudson River just off Laight Street on the walkway. Since this is Manhattan, parking is not really possible and there are no public bathrooms in the area. There are bathrooms at nearby businesses.
Parking is not available or very limited at this trailhead
Parking spots: 0
Parking is NOT free at this trailhead
Access to trail is NOT wheelchair accessible
Restrooms available: NO
Trailhead Name: Shollenberger Parking Lot Trailhead
Park: Shollenberger Park
Trailhead Description: This is a trailhead that starts right at the parking lot area of the park.
Parking is available at this trailhead
Parking spots: 20
Parking is NOT free at this trailhead
Access to trail is NOT wheelchair accessible
Restrooms available: NO
Trailhead Name: DeSoto State Park LODGE Trailhead
Park: Desoto State Park
Trailhead Description: This Trail starts on the south side of the Lodge, by the parking area. This trailhead connects to many trail, but we will focus on the DeSoto Scout Trail. Descend down to the West Fork of Little River and follow the DST. It is marked by yellow blazes and occasional "DST" signs. Follow the rail North for 1 mile or you can follow the trail south for almost 7 miles. This trail is on the river for 90% of its length.
Parking is available at this trailhead
Parking spots: 50
Parking is free at this trailhead
Access to trail is NOT wheelchair accessible
Restrooms available: NO
Trailhead Name: Columbus Circle Entrance Into Central Park
Park: Central Park
Trailhead Description: There are bathrooms in the mall across the street on Columbus circle. Parking is possible, but unbelievably hard to find. This trailhead leads to a number of paved trails throughout the park.
Parking is not available or very limited at this trailhead
Parking spots: 0
Parking is NOT free at this trailhead
Access to trail is NOT wheelchair accessible
Restrooms available: NO
Trailhead Name: Skyline to the Sea Trail, Waddell Beach
Park: Big Basin Redwoods State Park
Trailhead Description: Parking right on Hwy 1 at Waddell Beach trailhead for the Skyline to the Sea trail.
Parking is available at this trailhead
Parking spots: 10
Parking is free at this trailhead
Access to trail is NOT wheelchair accessible
Restrooms available: NO
Trailhead Name: Skyline to the Sea Trail, China Grade Rd
Park: Big Basin Redwoods State Park
Trailhead Description: The Skyline to the Sea trail crosses China Grade Rd here. There is room from one car right at the trailhead, and more space a bit further down the road.
Parking is available at this trailhead
Parking spots: 5
Parking is free at this trailhead
Access to trail is NOT wheelchair accessible
Restrooms available: NO
Trailhead Name: East Ridge Trail, Hwy 236
Park: Big Basin Redwoods State Park
Trailhead Description: Northern end of the East Ridge Trail. Also the Skyline to the Sea Trail crosses Hwy 236 here.
Parking is available at this trailhead
Parking spots: 5
Parking is free at this trailhead
Access to trail is NOT wheelchair accessible
Restrooms available: NO
Trailhead Name: East Ridge Trail, China Grade
Park: Big Basin Redwoods State Park
Trailhead Description: The East Ridge Trail crosses China Grade Road at this spot. Parking nearby up the road.
Parking is available at this trailhead
Parking spots: 5
Parking is free at this trailhead
Access to trail is NOT wheelchair accessible
Restrooms available: NO
Trailhead Name: Johansen Road Trail, China Grade
Park: Big Basin Redwoods State Park
Trailhead Description: Start of the Johansen Road Trail from China Grade Road. Follow the signs the the boyscout Camp Cutter but keep an eye out to the left. The gate is about 50 yards from the road and not visible until you are directly up from it. There is also an old "Johansen" road sign but it's easy to miss.
Parking is available at this trailhead
Parking spots: 5
Parking is free at this trailhead
Access to trail is NOT wheelchair accessible
Restrooms available: NO
Trailhead Name: Skyline to the Sea Trail, Headquarters
Park: Big Basin Redwoods State Park
Trailhead Description: The Skyline to the Sea and several other trails begin at the Big Basin Redwoods SP headquarters.
Parking is available at this trailhead
Parking spots: 100
Parking is NOT free at this trailhead
Access to trail is NOT wheelchair accessible
Restrooms available: NO
Trailhead Name: Dool Trail
Park: Big Basin Redwoods State Park
Trailhead Description: Another trailhead in Big Basin Redwoods SP at headquarters. This one is marked for the Dool trail, but can also be used for the Skyline to the Sea and other trails.
Parking is available at this trailhead
Parking spots: 100
Parking is NOT free at this trailhead
Access to trail is NOT wheelchair accessible
Restrooms available: NO
Trailhead Name: Gazos Creek Road Trail, Headquarters
Park: Big Basin Redwoods State Park
Trailhead Description: Trailhead for Gazos Creek Road Trail. A good starting point for bikers. There is a picnic area here but it's okay to park for hikes too. The Skyline to the Sea trail also passes through this area. If you are headed North on the SttS trail this is a good place to start.
Parking is available at this trailhead
Parking spots: 100
Parking is NOT free at this trailhead
Access to trail is NOT wheelchair accessible
Restrooms available: NO
Trailhead Name: Sequoia Trail, Headquarters
Park: Big Basin Redwoods State Park
Trailhead Description: Trailhead for the Sequoia Trail from the Big Basin Redwoods SP headquarters.
Parking is available at this trailhead
Parking spots: 100
Parking is NOT free at this trailhead
Access to trail is NOT wheelchair accessible
Restrooms available: NO
Trailhead Name: East Ridge Trail
Park: Big Basin Redwoods State Park
Trailhead Description: East Ridge Trail road at Hwy 236, just past the park entrance.
Parking is not available or very limited at this trailhead
Parking spots: 100
Parking is NOT free at this trailhead
Access to trail is NOT wheelchair accessible
Restrooms available: NO
Trailhead Name: Spencer Avenue
Park: Golden Gate National Recreation Area
Trailhead Description: Spencer Avenue is an exit on Highway 101 with immediate access to the Marin Headlands of Golden Gate National Recreation Area. There is a Bus Pad for public transit access to Golden Gate Transit, and it is also a Park and Ride parking lot. The Morning Sun Trail leads steeply uphill from the trailhead, to a junction with the SCA and Alta Trails.
Parking is available at this trailhead
Parking spots: 20
Parking is free at this trailhead
Access to trail is NOT wheelchair accessible
Restrooms available: NO
Trailhead Name: Azalea Cascade Trailhead
Park: Desoto State Park
Trailhead Description: This trailhead is on DeSoto Parkway(CR89) between the country store and park headquarters. This is the most central location to access trails on both sides of DeSoto Parkway.
Parking is not available or very limited at this trailhead
Parking spots: 10
Parking is free at this trailhead
Access to trail is NOT wheelchair accessible
Restrooms available: NO
Trailhead Name: Jackueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir
Park: Central Park
Trailhead Description: Bathrooms are only available at local businesses outside the park. Parking is available on the street, but it is unrealistic to expect to find any in this area. The meeting point is near the reservoir path, but just off the path because the path around the Jackueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir is narrow and we do not want to block people who are walking while we wait for our group to meet.
Parking is not available or very limited at this trailhead
Parking spots: 0
Parking is NOT free at this trailhead
Access to trail is NOT wheelchair accessible
Restrooms available: NO
Trailhead Name: CCC Trailhead North
Park: Desoto State Park
Trailhead Description: This is where Blalock Road Ends and the old CCC Road begins. This provides access to the CCC Trail and the new mountain bike trails. This also connects to the "Green Trail", which provides access to the amazing DeSoto Scout Trail. Three numbered "emergency exits" also provide access from the CCC Road to the DeSoto Scout Trail.
Parking is available at this trailhead
Parking spots: 20
Parking is free at this trailhead
Access to trail is NOT wheelchair accessible
Restrooms available: NO
Trailhead Name: White Mountain trailhead
Park: White Mountain Peak
Trailhead Description: Trailhead to climb White Mountain Peak (14,242 feet; 3rd highest in California. Directions: From Big Pine, take hwy 168 east, turn onto White Mountain road (paved up to Sherman grove, dirt afterwards). Park at closed gate.
Parking is available at this trailhead
Parking spots: 10
Parking is free at this trailhead
Access to trail is NOT wheelchair accessible
Restrooms available: NO
Trailhead Name: Arroyo Seco - Gorge
Trailhead Description: Take 101 south. Turn right on Arroyo Seco Road (about 1 mile south of Soledad). Continue on Arroyo Seco Road, at the Y take left ( the right is G16). Pay $7 fee at the entrance booth. Continue to the Gorge parking (past campground) . Bathrooms are available at the campground, not at the trailhead.
Parking is available at this trailhead
Parking spots: 20
Parking is NOT free at this trailhead
Access to trail is NOT wheelchair accessible
Restrooms available: NO
Trailhead Name: Purisima Creek Loop, West Trailhead, near Half Moon Bay
Park: Pursima Creek Redwoods Open Space
Trailhead Description: Off of Highway 1, just south of Half Moon Bay. From the Highway 92 and Highway 1 intersection in Half Moon Bay, travel on Highway 1 south approximately 4.3 miles. Turn left on Verde Road. After turning on to Verde Road and traveling 1/4-mile, continue straight to remain on what becomes Purisima Creek Road. (Verde Road splits off to the right.) Travel approximately 3.7 miles on Purisima Creek Road to reach the Preserve. Parking is available for approximately 5 cars...but overflow streetside parking, where safe, is common practice.
Parking is available at this trailhead
Parking spots: 5
Parking is free at this trailhead
Access to trail is NOT wheelchair accessible
Restrooms available: NO
Trailhead Name: Armstrong Redwoods Ridge Trail at Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve
Park: Armstrong Redwoods
Trailhead Description: To get to the trailhead: From downtown Guerneville on Main St. (Highway 116), drive 2.3 miles north on Armstrong Woods Road to the visitor center on the right, just before the state park entrance station. Park in the large lot on the right by the visitor center.
Parking is not available or very limited at this trailhead
Parking spots: 20
Parking is NOT free at this trailhead
Access to trail is NOT wheelchair accessible
Restrooms available: NO
Trailhead Name: Amherst State Park
Trailhead Description: If you are just looking to take a walk, this is a good place, but if you are looking for a place to hike through the woods this isn’t it. This is a nice park in Williamsville accessed from Mill st. where a lot and I mean a lot of people take their dogs, who were all well mannered and happy dogs when I went! Most of the paths here are just mowed paths through open fields along the perimeter of the park property with a few exceptions. Ellicott creek flows though this park so that was a highlight for me. it was muddy when I went on 4/3/2011, but manageable if you didn’t mind a little mud. I tried to walk and map all pg the paths I could find, and tell where they were, and found around 1.5 miles of paths, but there could be more. The trail starts at: N42 58.368 W78 44.885
Parking is not available or very limited at this trailhead
Parking spots: 20
Parking is NOT free at this trailhead
Access to trail is NOT wheelchair accessible
Restrooms available: NO
Trailhead Name: Wilson Tuscarora State Park
Trailhead Description: Not an extensive trail system, but a few short trails through the woods. It can get muddy in spots depending on the time of the year
Parking is not available or very limited at this trailhead
Parking spots: 20
Parking is NOT free at this trailhead
Access to trail is NOT wheelchair accessible
Restrooms available: NO
Trailhead Name: Golden Hill State Park
Park: Golden Hill State Park
Trailhead Description: There are two areas of this park, the campground with the lighthouse, and this side, which is the boat launch and you can park for free. Some trails in the area, I never had a chance to explore them all, just a few while geocaching
Parking is not available or very limited at this trailhead
Parking spots: 10
Parking is NOT free at this trailhead
Access to trail is NOT wheelchair accessible
Restrooms available: NO
Trailhead Name: Bonds Lake
Trailhead Description: Mix of trails here, this is just one place you can start
Parking is not available or very limited at this trailhead
Parking spots: 100
Parking is NOT free at this trailhead
Access to trail is NOT wheelchair accessible
Restrooms available: NO
Trailhead Name: Royalton Ravine
Trailhead Description: This place can get really really muddy, there is a waterfall in the woods here, but it is hard to see. It’s a nice hike through the woods, but can be buggy. Watch out for hog weed
Parking is not available or very limited at this trailhead
Parking spots: 20
Parking is NOT free at this trailhead
Access to trail is NOT wheelchair accessible
Restrooms available: NO
Trailhead Name: Lockport Nature Trails
Trailhead Description: Short Hike through the woods, a small waterfall can be seen here at times, the trail is closed during deer season.
Parking is not available or very limited at this trailhead
Parking spots: 10
Parking is NOT free at this trailhead
Access to trail is NOT wheelchair accessible
Restrooms available: NO
Trailhead Name: Gulf Wilderness Park
Trailhead Description: Small waterfall here, hike is through the woods, I never hiked the entire thing
Parking is not available or very limited at this trailhead
Parking spots: 5
Parking is NOT free at this trailhead
Access to trail is NOT wheelchair accessible
Restrooms available: NO
Trailhead Name: Lower Niagara Gorge, Devils hole Access point
Trailhead Description: I more ambitious hike in the area, along the lower Niagara gorge, find the stairway and head down into the gorge and enjoy the power of the Niagara River, and witness the HUGE standing waves up close
Parking is not available or very limited at this trailhead
Parking spots: 50
Parking is NOT free at this trailhead
Access to trail is NOT wheelchair accessible
Restrooms available: NO
Trailhead Name: Lower Niagara Gorge Whirlpool Access
Trailhead Description: I more ambitious hike in the area, along the lower Niagara gorge, find the stairway and head down into the gorge and enjoy the power of the Niagara River, and witness the HUGE standing waves up close,
Parking is not available or very limited at this trailhead
Parking spots: 50
Parking is NOT free at this trailhead
Access to trail is NOT wheelchair accessible
Restrooms available: NO
Trailhead Name: Cambria Park
Trailhead Description: Very Short nature trial, less than a mile I would say
Parking is not available or very limited at this trailhead
Parking spots: 5
Parking is NOT free at this trailhead
Access to trail is NOT wheelchair accessible
Restrooms available: NO
Trailhead Name: Akron Falls Park
Trailhead Description: Short trail along the creek, you can see the Lower Akron Falls from here
Parking is not available or very limited at this trailhead
Parking spots: 10
Parking is NOT free at this trailhead
Access to trail is NOT wheelchair accessible
Restrooms available: NO
Trailhead Name: Buckhorn Island
Park: Buckhorn Island State Park
Trailhead Description: Never hiked here, but I know it is there
Parking is not available or very limited at this trailhead
Parking spots: 5
Parking is NOT free at this trailhead
Access to trail is NOT wheelchair accessible
Restrooms available: NO
Trailhead Name: Nature View Park
Trailhead Description: Hike in the woods, gets really really muddy here
Parking is not available or very limited at this trailhead
Parking spots: 5
Parking is NOT free at this trailhead
Access to trail is NOT wheelchair accessible
Restrooms available: NO
Trailhead Name: Onondaga Escarpment Unique Area
Trailhead Description: This place is loaded with wildflowers in the spring time
Parking is not available or very limited at this trailhead
Parking spots: 5
Parking is NOT free at this trailhead
Access to trail is NOT wheelchair accessible
Restrooms available: NO
Trailhead Name: Kanyoo Trail
Park: Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge
Trailhead Description: Short Hike Thouh the woods, see: http://www.fws.gov/northeast/iroquois/visit/Kanyoo.html
Parking is not available or very limited at this trailhead
Parking spots: 20
Parking is NOT free at this trailhead
Access to trail is NOT wheelchair accessible
Restrooms available: NO
Trailhead Name: Feeder Road
Park: Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge
Trailhead Description: See: http://www.fws.gov/northeast/iroquois/visit/Feeder Road.html
Parking is not available or very limited at this trailhead
Parking spots: 20
Parking is NOT free at this trailhead
Access to trail is NOT wheelchair accessible
Restrooms available: NO
Trailhead Name: Onondaga Trail
Park: Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge
Trailhead Description: http://www.fws.gov/northeast/iroquois/visit/Onondaga.html
Parking is not available or very limited at this trailhead
Parking spots: 0
Parking is NOT free at this trailhead
Access to trail is NOT wheelchair accessible
Restrooms available: NO
Trailhead Name: Swallow Hollow Trail
Park: Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge
Trailhead Description: http://www.fws.gov/northeast/iroquois/visit/Swallow Hollow.html
Parking is not available or very limited at this trailhead
Parking spots: 10
Parking is NOT free at this trailhead
Access to trail is NOT wheelchair accessible
Restrooms available: NO
Trailhead Name: Eternal Flame Falls
Park: Chestnut Ridge Park
Trailhead Description: Cool Hike Cool Place, but it is a short hike, with a big hill
Parking is not available or very limited at this trailhead
Parking spots: 5
Parking is NOT free at this trailhead
Access to trail is NOT wheelchair accessible
Restrooms available: NO
Trailhead Name: Hunters Creek
Park: Hunters Creek County Park
Trailhead Description: Bring a GPS, lots of trails to get lost in here!
Parking is not available or very limited at this trailhead
Parking spots: 20
Parking is NOT free at this trailhead
Access to trail is NOT wheelchair accessible
Restrooms available: NO
Trailhead Name: 72nd and Riverside Drive
Park: Riverside Park, West Side, Manhattan
Trailhead Description: There is parking available on the street, but it is extremely difficult to find a parking spot. The bathrooms are available at nearby businesses like Starbucks, but I don't think there are any in the park itself. The good meeting point is at the north-west point of the intersection of 72nd and Riverside, right at the bottom-right corner of the park.
Parking is available at this trailhead
Parking spots: 5
Parking is free at this trailhead
Access to trail is NOT wheelchair accessible
Restrooms available: NO
Trailhead Name: Mission Peak
Park: Mission Peak Preserve
Trailhead Description: Rising steeply to the east behind the city of Fremont, Mission and Monument peaks form a dramatic backdrop to the South Bay. Mission Peak has been described as one of the Bay Area's most underrated summits. The determined hiker who reaches its top will be rewarded with views of Mount Hamilton to the south, the Santa Cruz Mountains to the west, Mt. Tamalpais to the north, and Mt. Diablo and the Sierra Nevada to the northeast. About five hours are required to reach the summit and return. Mission Peak's 2,999 acres are accessible from a staging area at the east end of Stanford Avenue in Fremont (steep climb to the summit), or from parking lots at Ohlone College (more gradual ascent).
Parking is available at this trailhead
Parking spots: 0
Parking is free at this trailhead
Access to trail is NOT wheelchair accessible
Restrooms available: NO
Trailhead Name: Amicalola Falls Southern Terminus Approach Trail
Park: Amicalola Falls State Park
Trailhead Description: Southern Trailhead for AT at Amicalola Falls
Parking is available at this trailhead
Parking spots: 0
Parking is NOT free at this trailhead
Access to trail is NOT wheelchair accessible
Restrooms available: NO
Trailhead Name: Regency Drive Trailhead
Trailhead Description: Off Clayton road, go to the end of Regency Drive in Clayton. Trailhead is for the Mt.Diablo State Park
Parking is not available or very limited at this trailhead
Parking spots: 10
Parking is NOT free at this trailhead
Access to trail is NOT wheelchair accessible
Restrooms available: NO
Trailhead Name: Regency Drive
Trailhead Description: End of Regency Drive in Clayton
Parking is not available or very limited at this trailhead
Parking spots: 10
Parking is NOT free at this trailhead
Access to trail is NOT wheelchair accessible
Restrooms available: NO
Trailhead Name: ttt
Park: Allison Hollow
Trailhead Description: sss
Parking is available at this trailhead
Parking spots: 20
Parking is NOT free at this trailhead
Access to trail is NOT wheelchair accessible
Restrooms available: NO
Trailhead Name: dtryert
Park: Año Nuevo Island State Park
Trailhead Description: fasdfasdfasdf
Parking is not available or very limited at this trailhead
Parking spots: 0
Parking is NOT free at this trailhead
Access to trail is NOT wheelchair accessible
Restrooms available: NO
Trailhead Name: Auraiya
Trailhead Description: hello
Parking is not available or very limited at this trailhead
Parking spots: 0
Parking is free at this trailhead
Access to trail is NOT wheelchair accessible
Restrooms available: NO
Trailhead Name: Superior
Trailhead Description: This is the Superior, AZ trailhead for the Az Trail.
Parking is not available or very limited at this trailhead
Parking spots: 20
Parking is NOT free at this trailhead
Access to trail is NOT wheelchair accessible
Restrooms available: NO
Trailhead Name: Oat Hill Mine
Trailhead Description: La Prima Pizza is Just across from the base of the Oat Hill Mine Rd.
Parking is not available or very limited at this trailhead
Parking spots: 20
Parking is NOT free at this trailhead
Access to trail is NOT wheelchair accessible
Restrooms available: NO
Trailhead Name: Kheer Ganga
Trailhead Description: A village called Bersheney 306 kms from Chandigarh
Parking is not available or very limited at this trailhead
Parking spots: 100
Parking is free at this trailhead
Access to trail is NOT wheelchair accessible
Restrooms available: NO
Trailhead Name: Java Beach Cafe
Trailhead Description: 1396 La Playa St, san francisco
Parking is not available or very limited at this trailhead
Parking spots: 0
Parking is NOT free at this trailhead
Access to trail is NOT wheelchair accessible
Restrooms available: NO
Trailhead Name: Lakeside Industrial Park Trailhead
Trailhead Description: West to Beechville Lakeside Timberlea Trail East to Chain of Lakes Trail
Parking is available at this trailhead
Parking spots: 10
Parking is free at this trailhead
Access to trail is NOT wheelchair accessible
Restrooms available: NO
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