Lone Star Trail Hike #16, Big Creek Scenic Area, 11.4 miles
Details
The Hike:
The 11.5 mile loop hike that follows the LSHT, several short loops. The return uses shortcut on a nice FS road. The route is through the shaded woods over the typical sandy soils of the region.
This hike is many people's favorite stretch of the whole Lone Star Hiking Trail. Miles through the open woods next to a sandy bottom creek.
Community Carpool Canceled
Nice weather is almost gone! Come on out for a walk. Big Creek Scenic Area hike is a very nice walk in the woods following a distinctive sandy-bottomed creek through the open woodlands of east Texas. It is part of the Lone Star Hiking Trail, a 96.5 mile hiking only trail through the Sam Houston National Forest. With a system of 132 total miles of trails.
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. Expect the same risks and take the same precautions you would take if you were hiking alone, including the fitness level make long hikes. Then enjoy the hike among friends.
Gathering Place:
LSHT Trailhead # 13 We'll be obvious in the parking area. Please don't block the forest service gate.
Take US 59 to Cleveland, TX. Exit for FM 2025 and turn left onto FM 2025. In 10.2 miles turn right onto FM 2666. The trailhead is 1.2 miles on the left.
Wear comfortable clothes and bring plenty of water. Bug spray and sunscreen are useful.
Forecast :
Weather at Big Creek
See our progress on Quest 7 to hike the LSHT
Google Maps
How much of the Lone Star Trail have you done already? Here is the list of hikers and segments completed on the LSHT since the first cycle started:
[LSHT Hikes Completed.pdf](https://drive.google.com/open?id=1_A2XGdUUNIElSiFxFXD3vW1IKnglNYoF&usp=drive_copy)
Hike Map:
In the photos
Geolocated Map:
Big Creek Scenic Loop
Please Note: HATS organizers are volunteers. Fellow hikers, not guides. Each hiker should prepare for the hike as if walking alone. Then enjoy the day in the company of friends
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 gently rolling forests of pine, oak, cypress, beech, magnolia, palmettos and mixed hardwood. The seemingly endless variation of forests, part of which is designated wilderness, provides a paradise for backpackers and trail hikers.
HATs in one of the largest users of the trail. The Sam Houston Trails Coalition has plans to improve the parking lots and build a bridge over the San Jacinto River but need our help. Donations can be made at the following link. Specify "hiking" from among the choices on the bottom.
https://www.samhoustontrails.org/make-a-donation/
Official LSHT Club:
http://lonestartrail.org/
Official Park Website :
http://www.fs.usda.gov/main/texas/home
Ask about carpooling in the comments section. Lots of people like to share rides.
Optional after hike event:
TBA