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Lone Star Hiking Trail, TX

Mar 8 - Mar 12, 2017 -- $700 ★, Only 3 Spots Left

Deep in the heart of (Southeast) Texas, in the Sam Houston National Forest, lies a temperate pine and hardwood trail called The Lone Star Hiking Trail. The Lone Star Hiking Trail is the longest continously marked and maintained footpath in Texas (and everything is big in Texas).


We will hike 61 of the 96 miles of this trail traversing many beautiful woodland areas and some ancient bayous, perhaps catching views of red cockaded woodpeckers or bald eagles. Although not completely flat, the trail is gently graded rendering the hiking less strenuous than other Fitpacking offerings. Few place are warm and sunny in early March so why not escape your frigid climate and join us?


Our journey will begin near the Interstate at the popular Huntsville State Park before heading into the so-called "4 Notch" and "Big Woods" sections.



Weather

Weather is always an important concern when backpacking. Historical March weather averages in the high-70s during the day and 30s-40s at night. However, be prepared for the possibility of day temperatures in the 90s and freezing temperatures at night. Overall, expect a warm respite from your end-of-winter blues.



Trip Leaders

Steve Silberberg
2nd Guide TBD


Cost

$700 per person double occupancy. Here, double occupancy means that you will share a hotel room with another trip participant. You will also be responsible for transportation to and from Houston, TX (IAH) as well as personal equipment and any restaurant meals.


Covered expenses include 2 hotel nights, 3 days of trail meals, ground transportation, permits, fees and awesome guides.



Important Note

Please Note: This is a half-week Trip that begins on a Wednesday that joins the full week trip already in progress. You may also choose to join us for the first half-week trip, to Sam Houston NF.


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Itinerary


Wednesday, March 8, 2017

Fly or drive into Houston Intercontinental Airport (IAH)

Take free airport shuttle to Holiday Inn Express & Suites Houston Intercontinental Airport, 35 Aldine Bender Road, Houston, TX, 77060, 832-380-8082

Equipment shakedown

Trip to REI, 17717 Tomball Parkway, Houston, TX 77064 or Academy Sports + Outdoors, 10375 North Freeway, Houston, TX 77037 for forgotten or last minute equipment

Distribution of trail mix / Make-your-own trail mix

"Before" body composition measurements taken

Go to local restaurant for welcome dinner (Dinner not included in trip cost)



Thursday, March 9, 2017

Second set of before body composition measurements taken

Free Hotel Breakfast

Check out of Hotel

Shuttle van will take your spare bag(s) for safekeeping

Drive 1 hour North to Trailhead #10, Butch Arthur Rd.

Meet up with Fitpacking full-week participants, carry 8 liters of water in anticipation of dry camp tonight

Hike 2.4 road miles to Evergreen Baptist Church

Fill up water from outside tap behind sanctuary at Evergreen Baptist Church

Hike 2.2 road miles back to Trailhead #9 Big Woods

Hike 3.0 miles to Big Woods Hiker Camp, FS 202D

Camp at Big Woods Hiker Camp, FS 202D

Miles today: 8.8 miles. Total to date: 7.6 miles

Possible bailout: FM 945


Friday, March 10, 2017

Hike 1.3 miles to a pond (water available)

Hike 7.0 miles to a pond (water available)

Hike 0.2 miles to East 4 Notch Hiker Camp

Camp at East Four Notch Prmitive Hiker Camp

Miles today: 8.5 miles. Total to date: 16.1 miles

Possible Bailout: FS 207 or FS 202


Saturday, March 11, 2017

Hike 3.1 miles to Boswell Creek (water available)

Note: Boswell Creek can be difficult to ford in high water

Hike 3.2 miles to TH #8, Four Notch Rd.

End of Hike

Miles Today: 6.3. Total to Date: 22.4

Shuttle to the Hampton Inn & Suites Houston North IAH, 707 N Sam Houston Pkwy E, Houston, TX, 77060, 281-447-6400

"After" body composition measurements taken

Dinner and Awards Ceremony at local restaurant (dinner not included in trip cost)

This is the official end of the trip. You are welcome to spend the night at the hotel, however if you drove and would like to get on the road or if you flew and would like to schedule a late flight (or a red-eye if this is a West Coast trip) you can definitely do so.


Sunday, March 12, 2017

Free Hotel Breakfast

Check out of Hotel

Take Free Airport Shuttle


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