Take a Hike on a Long Texas Trail One of the hidden jewels of Texas, the Lone Star Hiking Trail (LSHT) is the only long-distance National Recreation Trail in the state. At 128 miles-including loop trails-it is the state's longest continuously marked and maintained footpath. Located in East Texas's famed Big Thicket area, the trail winds through the thick woodlands of Sam Houston National Forest, an ecologically diverse region within a few hours' drive of Houston-Galveston, Dallas-Fort Worth, Austin, and San Antonio. Let Texas native and experienced long-distance hiker Karen Borski Somers guide you along this incomparable footpath, well-suited for both short and long hikes of up to 10 days, appealing to day hikers, overnight backpackers, and thru-hikers. The author conveniently divides the trail into 11 sections, complete with an overview, section map, GPS waypoints, trail description, mileage chart, and more. It's everything you need from the guidebook that's officially endorsed and promoted by the Lone Star Hiking Trail Club. Check out at what's new in this second edition: Full-color photos and maps Updated trail route descriptions with new water sources, shortcut trails, damaged bridges, and upcoming construction plans 12 updated section maps that include trail route changes, new designated hunting season campsites, backcountry campsites, mile markers, parking lot names, ponds, and updated roads New information on trail towns, shuttles, contacts, parks, and side trails Detailed descriptions of all campsites, from developed campgrounds to backcountry sites Improved quality and reliability ratings for trail water sources Updated mileage charts, background information, and hiker resources Details on the recent US Forest Service regulations governing mandatory camping for all hikers in designated sites during deer hunting season

Book Information
ISBN 9780899978888
Author Karen Borski Somers
Format Paperback
Page Count 200
Imprint Wilderness Press
Publisher Wilderness Press