ploddinTod

From past experience, at least parts of the trail will be muddy and/or wet this time of year. Wear waterproof boots or consider spraying a waterproof material on your boots.
Here's what I've done when hiking the section by Huntsville SP. I've parked my car on a gravel area at the intersection of the southbound I45 feeder and Park Road 40. If you continue west on the Park Rd, of course, you come to the pay station/visitor center for the State Park. From my parked car, I've walked north on the grassy embankment next to the southbound feeder. After a quarter to half mile, you'll see the LST marker on the tree next to the trail that heads west into the forest. It's been awhile since I've hiked this section, so there may even be a trailhead sign there now. The LST Club does a good job of maintaining the trail. Hope this helps. Ya'll enjoy your hike. Hope to catch up with you next time.
Brett, I'm just curious--what brand of trail shoe do you prefer. I've been thinking of going to something lighter since I've never had any ankle problems. Now, these old knees--that's another story.

ploddinTod

Oh, I forgot to mention that I'll be going up to College Station mid-week and on my return I was planning on stopping by the LST for a short day hike on the far western terminus (Richards Section). I'll let you know the trail conditions I encounter.

copuswalker

Todd, let me know when you are doing the midweek hike? If you want company I may be able to pull it off.

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ploddinTod

Mark, It will probably be in the vicinity of 1:30pm Thursday at the Richards trailhead. I'm in a white Pontiac Sunfire. If it's an all day rain, I'll probably skip it.

copuswalker

Figures, I just booked a 1:00 P.M. meeting for Thursday. Someone I have not been able to connect with for some time. I think they were running out of patience.
Lets keep in touch and see if we can't do an occasional group hike (sounds to much like group hug).

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ploddinTod

Actually, Mark, if you're looking for a loop hike for the group on Saturday, then the one I did today might work. It starts at the Richards Trailhead and about a quarter of a mile down the main trail there's an intersection that goes right to the Little Lake Creek Loop. But here's what I did: I hiked the main trail for about 3 and 1/4 miles and when I came to the West Fork Trail, I took it (to the west, naturally) until I came to another intersection (Little Lake Creek Trail). I turned right on the LLC trail which headed back in the direction of the parking lot. It intersected again with the Main Trail; I turned left and was back at the car in another 1/4 mile.
By the way, no mud and standing water on the trail, which surprized me. Hope this helps. Oh, I forgot to mention it's about 7 miles total.

copuswalker

Thanks Todd. Lets get together for a hike after the rain.

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wrongturn

Hmmm. 7 miles, no standing water, fairly close to home...

When?

ploddinTod

In addition to the Little Lake Creek Loop, close by east of Hwy 149 is the Caney Creek Loop which is about 13 miles in length. Check the LST Hiking Club website for maps.

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copuswalker

Thanks! I suppose we should get a few of us out one day to hike it. Perhaps after DEER season? I'm sure we could stir up wrongturn? I hear he is in training for a Big Bend hike?

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ploddinTod

Yeah, I wondered what happened to Wrongturn. Maybe we can get him to geocache some beer for us on the 4-C Trail. I think JasonL has his eye on that trail too. And with that added amentity, who knows......

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wrongturn

Wrongturn has just returned from two days in Arkansas (to visit sick relatives)followed back to back with a week long business trip to California.


So training isn't going so well.

I'm off of work the entire week between Christmas and New years. Will deer season be over on the 4C trail then? (bet not)

Wrongturn

copuswalker

I knew we could wake the dead!!

Sorry about the sick relatives and hope things are better?

I recently heard that the Turkey Creek trail in the Big Thicket does not allow hunting. That could be the spot for you to stage the big comeback Then you can let me know if there are Lions or Tigers or Bears

Are you and Doug still thinking of Big Bend in March?

I took a job from an old neighbor in Spring and am working in LaGrange. I keep the travel trailer there and go when I can. The guys are to busy working so am trying to find local help . May be down there more than I want? Though I can drink all the beer and smoke all the cigars I want

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wrongturn

Doug and I are talking Rancherias Loop Trail for March.

So maybe Turkey Creek between Christmas and new Years?

JasonL

Me-me! I'm in. I need to really hit some trails guys, I got the gear and am ready to rock!. Please count me in. U just need let me know when and where. I live North of Houston, so for LST, I'm relatively close.