The Lone Star Hiking Trail: the Official Guide to the Longest Wilderness Footpath in Texas

One of the hidden jewels of Texas, the Lone Star Hiking Trail is the only long-distance National Recreation Trail in the state. At 128 miles (including loop trails), it is also the state's longest continuously marked and maintained footpath. Located in the famed Big Thicket area in east Texas, the trail is well-suited for both short and long hikes (of up to 10 days), appealing to dayhikers, overnight backpackers and long-distance hikers. The LSHT lies between the major metro centers of Houston-Galveston, Dallas-Fort Worth, Austin, and San Antonio--home to more than 8 million people just a 2-ho.;Title Page; Copyright Page; Contents; Foreword; Preface; Overview Map; From the Lone Star Hiking Trail Club; A Brief History and Introduction; Chapter One: History of the Trail; Human History of the LSHT; Natural History of the LSHT; Chapter Two: Hiking the Trail; How to Use This Book; Maps; Trail and Mile Markers; Trail Access and Parking; Trail Conditions; Seasons and Weather; Water; Rules and Regulations; Trail Ethics; Thru-Hiking; Equipment; Hazards and Personal Safety; Chapter Three: Trail Sections; Section 1: Wilderness; Section 2: Kelly; Section 3: Conroe; Section 4: Huntsville.