Lone Star Hiking Trail - Wilderness Section Photos

In the low, wet areas, there are boardwalks like this to keep you elevated and dry. (Photo by Lone_Star)

It rained the day before, so the ground was still damp. Saw a lot of slugs like this one. (Photo by Lone_Star)

This section of the LSHT has a lot of nice, tall pines. (Photo by Lone_Star)

This pond is a popular destination and a nice place to picnic or camp. (Photo by Lone_Star)

This mushroom was boldly going where nothing mushroom has gone before! (Photo by Lone_Star)

My friend almost stepped on this baby snake without even noticing. It was a cool day so the snake wasn't moving around. It was just trying to warm up on the trail. (Photo by Lone_Star)

I'm not sure what this is, but it's fractalized shape caught my eye. (Photo by Lone_Star)

This section of the LSHT is well-marked. It is hard to get lost, but it is still always a good idea to take a printed trail map since there are Forest Service Roads and unofficial trails running through the area. (Photo by Lone_Star)

This section of the trail takes you through a dense pine forest. (Photo by Lone_Star)

This is Trailhead #1 off FM 149. This is the start of the LSHT. It ends a little more than 96 miles down the trail. :) (Photo by Lone_Star)

Can you see the butterfly in this photo? Hint: It's dead center, on the leaf, above the pine cone. Amazing how well it blends into the scenery. (Photo by Lone_Star)

Sometimes it's nice to stop and just look UP! (Photo by Lone_Star)

This is the pond between mile markers 2 and 3. (Photo by Lone_Star)

Beautiful wildflowers in bloom. (Photo by Lone_Star)

The trail has many wooden steps and boardwalks to make trekking easy. (Photo by Lone_Star)

This is Trailhead #2 off Bethel Road. (Photo by Lone_Star)

One of the many branches of LLC. (Photo by Lone_Star)

Overall, the trail was well-maintained. Here are some wooden steps to make the climb easier. (Photo by Lone_Star)

Beautiful wildflowers in bloom along the trail. (Photo by Lone_Star)

There were fallen trees blocking the trail at several points. (Photo by Lone_Star)

There are signs at most major trail intersections pointing the way. (Photo by Lone_Star)

This is Trailhead #3 off FM 149. (Photo by Lone_Star)

This is what I call solitude. :) (Photo by Lone_Star)

Signs at most major intersections show the way. (Photo by Lone_Star)