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Change 'This 25-mile paved trail stretches from South Dennis to Wellfleet' - This is actually correct per web sources. However, verify start/end points: sources indicate Yarmouth/West Yarmouth to Wellfleet, not South Dennis to Wellfleet. Change to: 'This 25-mile paved trail stretches from West Yarmouth through Dennis, Harwich, Brewster, Orleans, Eastham to Wellfleet'
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The trailheads for the hiking trails can be accessed from several locations. Here are some of the main starting points:
Trailhead in South Dennis: You can start at the parking lot located at 348 Main Street, South Dennis, MA 02660.
Trailhead in Harwich: Another access point is at the parking area on Headwaters Drive, Harwich, MA 02645.
Trailhead in Orleans: There is a parking lot available at 180 Old Colony Way, Orleans, MA 02653.
Trailhead in Wellfleet: You can also begin your hike from the parking area located at LeCount Hollow Road, Wellfleet, MA 02667.
These locations provide convenient access to the trails and have designated parking facilities.
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