Lone Star Knocked Out!

Although the track file only shows 20.9 miles, the hike was 21.6 miles. The track file will usually be less than the odometer reading due to the fact it is only a periodic recording of data points.

User: Blaze - 4/29/2014

Location: Lone Star Hiking Trail - Kelly/Caney Creek Section

Rating: 1point5stars

Difficulty: 1star

Solitude:

Miles Hiked: 20.90 Miles Elapsed Time: 6 hours, 55 minutes

Comments:

I finished the last section of the Lone Star Hiking Trail and I decided to go out with a bang. Big miles! The odometer on my GPS recorded 21.6 miles, but my track file only shows 20.9 miles.

It was a nice day, so I took the Little Lake Creek Loop Trail for extra distance and scenery. The first half of this loop, however, was poorly maintained and it became a bit of a bushwhacking tour. The grass was high and it took me through some wet areas, so I was glad I wasn't bitten by a snake. I was also pleasantly surprised to find a grove of palmettos. If Palmetto State Park should ever cease to exist, it could reopen here as they are just about the same number and density of palmettos along this loop. I also ran into a few white tailed deer and a dozen or so wild pigs. I then connected to the Pole Creek Trail and then returned on the Lone Star Hiking Trail. My track file shows my route.

It was satisfying to finish the last section of the Lone Star Hiking Trail, especially since several sections were closed last year. Now, I'm thinking of through-hiking the entire trail if I can find the time.

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