During my second attempt at thru-hiking the Lone Star Trail, I kept a simple trail journal to capture how each day unfolded — the miles, the small wins, the challenges, and the moments that stood out most. While my other
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When I attempted my first Lone Star Trail thru-hike, I packed the best gear I had at the time and went into it knowing that my setup would continue to evolve. Gear upgrades are gradual. They’re often expensive, and long-distance
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My first Lone Star Trail thru-hike attempt in May 2025 ended earlier than I planned. On the morning of Day 4, I had to get off trail due to dehydration and a heat rash that had spread across my body.
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On May 21st, 2025, I set out to backpack the full Lone Star Hiking Trail in Texas. At 96 miles long, it’s the state’s longest continuous footpath, winding through Sam Houston National Forest with dense trees, boardwalks, and (supposedly) scattered
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Waking up on Day 4 of my Lone Star Trail journey was bittersweet. I knew, as soon as I got up and around, that I wouldn’t be continuing on. I text my boyfriend my location and asked that he come
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I woke up at West Huntsville Camp feeling surprisingly decent for Day 3 on the Lone Star Trail. My body wasn’t too sore, and I actually slept well, even though I took the risk of sleeping with my tent’s rainfly
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I actually slept well last night—surprisingly well, considering I set an alarm to stretch every two hours. It sounds excessive, but each time I woke up, I was incredibly stiff. Those stretch breaks made all the difference when it came
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Around 11:30 a.m., my boots finally hit the dirt at Trailhead #1 in Richards, Texas for my official Day 1 on the Lone Star Trail. After over two years of dreaming, detouring, and delays, I was finally on the trail.
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Planning a thru-hike on the Lone Star Hiking Trail takes more than just lacing up your boots and hitting the dirt. With unpredictable Texas weather, long water carries, and rugged terrain, it’s essential to be prepared. In this post, I’m
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I’ve always been fascinated by hikers who choose to thru-hike, and I decided it was my time to get started. Thankfully, there is a great trail to start my thru-hike portfolio close to home – The Lone Star Hiking Trail.
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Wreck - Catherine Newman