Lone Star Hiking Trail — Sections Big Woods–Magnolia: Big Woods–Magnolia
~2 days · 18.7 mi · easy · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Lone Star Hiking Trail — Sections Big Woods–Magnolia: Big Woods–Magnolia is known for
Section Big Woods–Magnolia of Lone Star Hiking Trail is an official 31.5 km point-to-point section from M55 to M74.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 623 ft to 1,217 ft over 18.7 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 2.8 mi · 15%
- Downhill 4.7 mi · 25%
- Flat 11.1 mi · 60%
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 Woods–Magnolia: Big Woods–Magnolia?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Lone Star Hiking Trail — Sections Big Woods–Magnolia: Big Woods–Magnolia scores 5/100, 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 Woods–Magnolia: Big Woods–Magnolia take?
Most backpackers hike the Lone Star Hiking Trail — Sections Big Woods–Magnolia: Big Woods–Magnolia in about 2 days (1 nights out) over its 18.7 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Lone Star Hiking Trail — Sections Big Woods–Magnolia: Big Woods–Magnolia?
The Lone Star Hiking Trail — Sections Big Woods–Magnolia: Big Woods–Magnolia climbs roughly 466 ft total — about 25 ft per mile, topping out near 394 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.