ploddinTod

Brett, You've probably already read my mini trip report on the LST day hike I took. That was 7 miles but you guys could bypass the crossover trail and just keep hiking until you enter the Little Lake Creek Wilderness. It eventually loops around and reconnects with the main trail for at least a total mileage of 15 miles. The problem that I think you will encounter is some serious standing water from all the recent rains (some of this area is very low). But you can't really get lost on this trail as it is very well marked ( 2 X 4 inch aluminum strips). Mile markers are in place so you know how far you've travelled. So the worst case scenerio is that you get turned back by calf high standing water, although you may choose to trudge on through.
Well, that's a little bit of insight anyway. Congrats on getting the young lady out on the trail with a backpack. :yes: Hope this helps and if you have any other questions, ask away.
P.S. You may see signs of equestrian activity in spots (yeah, I mean horse droppings). That's a no-no since this is a hiker trail only.

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