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Atrailhead is the point where atrail begins or is accessed,[1] where the trail is often intended for hiking, biking, horseback riding, or off-road vehicles. Modern trailheads often contain restrooms, maps, signposts, and distribution centers for informational brochures about the trail and its features and parking areas for vehicles and trailers.
TheUnited States Access Board defines a trailhead "as an outdoor space that is designated by an entity responsible for administering or maintaining a trail to serve as an access point to the trail."[2] The intersection of two trails is a trail junction and does not constitute a trailhead.[2]
Historically, the cities located at the terminus of major pathways for foot traffic, such as theNatchez Trace and theChisholm Trail, were also known as trailheads.[citation needed]
For mountain climbing and hiking, the elevation of the trailhead abovesea level is posted to give an idea of how high the mountain is above theaverage terrain. A trailhead may also feature atrail grade, which determines the walking difficulty of the trail.
Definition of trailhead: the point at which a trail begins.
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