Lone Star Hiking Trail — Sections Wilderness–Kelly–Stubblefield: Wilderness–Kelly–Stubblefield landscape

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Lone Star Hiking Trail — Sections Wilderness–Kelly–Stubblefield: Wilderness–Kelly–Stubblefield

~3 days · 28.1 mi · easy · Point-to-point

Quick facts

Distance28.1 mi
Days out3
Elevation gain879 ft
Gain / mile31 ft
High point394 ft
Difficulty index7/100

What the Lone Star Hiking Trail — Sections Wilderness–Kelly–Stubblefield: Wilderness–Kelly–Stubblefield is known for

Section Wilderness–Kelly–Stubblefield of Lone Star Hiking Trail is an official 46.2 km point-to-point section from Trailhead #1 (western terminus) to M29.

Route map & campsites

Route map of the Lone Star Hiking Trail — Sections Wilderness–Kelly–Stubblefield: Wilderness–Kelly–Stubblefield on OpenStreetMap terrain Open in Planner →

Route shape from OpenStreetMap geometry. Start · End · Camp

Elevation profile

Elevation ranges from 666 ft to 1,280 ft over 28.1 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).

  • Uphill 6.3 mi · 23%
  • Downhill 7.1 mi · 26%
  • Flat 14.1 mi · 51%

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 Wilderness–Kelly–Stubblefield: Wilderness–Kelly–Stubblefield?

7 / 100

On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Lone Star Hiking Trail — Sections Wilderness–Kelly–Stubblefield: Wilderness–Kelly–Stubblefield scores 7/100, 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 Wilderness–Kelly–Stubblefield: Wilderness–Kelly–Stubblefield take?

Most backpackers hike the Lone Star Hiking Trail — Sections Wilderness–Kelly–Stubblefield: Wilderness–Kelly–Stubblefield in about 3 days (2 nights out) over its 28.1 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.

How much elevation gain is on the Lone Star Hiking Trail — Sections Wilderness–Kelly–Stubblefield: Wilderness–Kelly–Stubblefield?

The Lone Star Hiking Trail — Sections Wilderness–Kelly–Stubblefield: Wilderness–Kelly–Stubblefield climbs roughly 879 ft total — about 31 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.

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