Lone Star Hiking Trail # 13: Big Woods South, 10.0 miles

THIS WILL BE A SHUTTLE HIKE SO YOUR COOPERATION IS APPRECIATED. People with large vehicles are asked to help out by shuttling other walkers over to the Evergreen Cemetery.

This is a nice hike through the woods along trails, forest service roads, and the farm roads of East Texas. Dog Owners: have your animal on a leash: there are some landowners along this route whose dogs are running loose.

Wear comfortable shoes and bring plenty of water. The heat in Texas is always a concern so let someone know if you are having a hard time.

About HATs and our hikes
https://www.hatsandmore.org/

HATs organizers are not guides nor do we have any special training. We are here to come up with hiking ideas and get the hike started. Take the same precautions you would if hiking alone, including the fitness needed to make long hikes. Then enjoy the hike among friends.

COVID PRECAUTIONS:
Bring and wear a mask when not hiking and follow the best practices to prevent the transmission of COVID. We have had a COVID spreading incident in a carpool and recommend that you don't carpool.

COMMUNITY CARPOOL:
Everyone gets a ride or a rider
Look for my gray Prius.
Be outside your car by the departure time so we can see you.
Contact Alan if you need help finding us - 713 863 8038

Leaving at 7:00 AM sharp
Judson Robinson, Jr. Community Center.
2020 Hermann Dr, Houston, TX 77004
Google Map Link

Gathering Place:
Lone Star Trailhead #9.
on Ira Denson road.
Google Maps Link

Call or text Alan at 713 863 8038 if you need help.

The Hike:
Shuttle to Evergreen Cemetery
Google Map Link

Highways and byways of rural Texas, the hike includes 10% pavement, 40% sandy woodland trails, and 50% forest service roads.

Weather Forecast: Click Here

Hike map is in the photos.

All Maps: Special Note: Any hikers with the Avenza Maps App are encouraged to download the file:
[Big Woods South Loop.pdf](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1IYOnmBSap_RHVAQmydMtxCGmZ-f9QqYj)

and email the PDF file to your iPhone. Open the pdf in your phone and "share" it with Avenza Maps. That way you can see exactly where you are on the geolocated map during the entire hike.

To find your place on your personal path to hike the LSHT, see our progress sheet. All you have to do is show up to be counted.
Link to LSHT Progress Chart

To see the groups progress on this quest to complete the trail, see our map. Click Here

From the Official Guidebook for the Lone Star Trail

"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. The trail meanders through flat and gently rolling forests of pine, oak, and mixed hardwood, and cypress swamps and bayous in the famed Big Thicket area in east Texas, in the Sam Houston National Forest. The seemingly endless variation of forests, much of it designated wilderness, provides a paradise for tree-lovers and bird watchers year-round. The trail is well-suited for both short and long hikes (of up to 10 days), appealing to dayhikers, overnight backpackers, long-distance hikers, and others seeking a peaceful outing."

The LSHT Club: Click Here
Sam Houston Trails Coalition: Click Here
Sam Houston National Forest Website: Click Here

Make sure to bring plenty of water, sunscreen, hat, and mosquitoes spray. The weather is warming, 3 liters of water is good.

After Hike Event:
Back Pew Brewing Company
26452 Sorters McClellan Rd, Porter, TX 77365
Directions to Back Pew Brewing