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 Blaze)

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

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

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

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

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 Blaze)

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

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 Blaze)

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

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 Blaze)

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 Blaze)

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

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

Beautiful wildflowers in bloom. (Photo by Blaze)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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