ploddinTod

There seems to be more interest lately in the Lone Star Trail and I came across an interesting and informative journal with pictures that may help those wanting to hike the trail.
It's on www.trailjournals.com
Do a search at the top of the page for Nocona (thru-hiker's trail name). When her page loads, click on 2006. She just completed this hike a week or two ago, so it's hot off the press.
She's also completed thru-hikes of the PCT and the AT, which are also documented on this site.
I just thought I'd throw this out there for those that want more info on the LST, as the trail is underpublicized and underused but very well maintained. And now is the time of year to hike it......no bugs, no snakes, no heat and humidity. But that could all change tomorrow. Oh....the redbuds and dogwoods will soon be in bloom too.

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CyberCelt

Thank you for posting this. I worked for the State tourism office in 2000 and did research on the LST. At that time, there was little or nothing. I am glad there is renewed interest in this trail...another Texan treasure.

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WestTexas

I've almost got all the GPS tracks done for the main trail (96 miles).

I'll be putting them up on www.everytrail.com when I get the last section done.

Rgds,
WestTexas

WestTexas

Well, it's a year later (Happy 2008 !) and we're planning on finishing up our last section, Magnolia Section (the Evergreen area on 150 through the Big Creek Scenic Area finishing at the end at the TH on 1725, about 26 miles total).

I was wondering if anyone had done this area lately, and if the little bridge over San Jacinto had been fixed.

Thanks in advance for any info.

Regards,
WT

WestTexas

It was just brought to my attention that the LSHT GPS trails I had on EveryTrail.com had disappeared. Just reloaded them labeled LSHT Part 1, Part 2, Part 3 and Part 4.

They are pretty accurate, I'd say about 95% due to changes in the trail over time due to flooding, forestry work, oil work, new developments, etc.

But they'll keep you pretty much on track and definitely keep you from getting lost.

Enjoy,
WT

hdbint

Thanks for the GPS info on LSHT. I've been looking for that for a while now. Keep us posted on your last leg hike.

WestTexas

Weather permitting, we'll be going in two weeks. I had read on the LSHT Yahoo forum that at least as of last October, there was a log a little upstream from the downed bridge over the east fork of the SanJac river.

WT