Lone Star Hiking Trail
~7 days · 94.4 mi · hard · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Lone Star Hiking Trail is known for
The longest continuously marked footpath in Texas, wandering through the pines, creek bottoms, and big-sky clearings of the Sam Houston National Forest north of Houston.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 200 ft to 472 ft over 94.4 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 0.0 mi · 0%
- Downhill 0.0 mi · 0%
- Flat 94.4 mi · 100%
Ridgefold breaks every route into uphill, downhill, and flat — see the full per-day breakdown in the app.
How hard is the Lone Star Hiking Trail?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Lone Star Hiking Trail scores 22/100, a relative rating across the 569 trails we've mapped, blending distance, elevation gain, and steepness. It is a comparison within our set, not an official rating.
Frequently asked questions
How many days does the Lone Star Hiking Trail take?
Most backpackers hike the Lone Star Hiking Trail in about 7 days (6 nights out) over its 94.4 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Lone Star Hiking Trail?
The Lone Star Hiking Trail climbs roughly 2,920 ft total — about 31 ft per mile, topping out near 489 ft.
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Sources & attribution
Route geometry and stats derived from OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL) — source relation. Stats are approximate and may differ from official surveys; permit rules and conditions change — verify with the managing authority before your trip. Last reviewed July 2026.