Lone Star Hiking Trail — Sections Big Creek–Tarkington–Winters Bayou: Big Creek–Tarkington–Winters Bayou
~3 days · 21.5 mi · easy · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Lone Star Hiking Trail — Sections Big Creek–Tarkington–Winters Bayou: Big Creek–Tarkington–Winters Bayou is known for
Section Big Creek–Tarkington–Winters Bayou of Lone Star Hiking Trail is an official 36.5 km point-to-point section from M74 to M96.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 486 ft to 1,066 ft over 21.5 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 3.7 mi · 17%
- Downhill 5.1 mi · 24%
- Flat 12.6 mi · 59%
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 — Sections Big Creek–Tarkington–Winters Bayou: Big Creek–Tarkington–Winters Bayou?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Lone Star Hiking Trail — Sections Big Creek–Tarkington–Winters Bayou: Big Creek–Tarkington–Winters Bayou scores 4/100, a relative rating across the 1,243 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 — Sections Big Creek–Tarkington–Winters Bayou: Big Creek–Tarkington–Winters Bayou take?
Most backpackers hike the Lone Star Hiking Trail — Sections Big Creek–Tarkington–Winters Bayou: Big Creek–Tarkington–Winters Bayou in about 3 days (2 nights out) over its 21.5 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Lone Star Hiking Trail — Sections Big Creek–Tarkington–Winters Bayou: Big Creek–Tarkington–Winters Bayou?
The Lone Star Hiking Trail — Sections Big Creek–Tarkington–Winters Bayou: Big Creek–Tarkington–Winters Bayou climbs roughly 249 ft total — about 12 ft per mile, topping out near 331 ft.
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Sources & attribution
Route geometry from OpenStreetMap, © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 — 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.