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Lone Star Hiking Trail - Kelly/Caney Creek Section

Name: Lone Star Hiking Trail - Kelly/Caney Creek Section
Rating: 2.75

Type: Trail

Length: 8.00 Miles

Elevation Gain: N/A

Cost: Free

Rating:

(2.75)2

Difficulty: 1star

(1.00)

Solitude:

(3.75)

ADA Accessible: No

Bikes Allowed: No

Dogs Allowed: Yes

Interpretive Guide: No

City: Montgomery

County: Montgomery

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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. (Photo by Blaze)

This LLC Loop Trail is not on the official Lone Star Hiking Trail, but is an alternate loop you can take. It was not very well maintained when I hiked it, though. (Photo by Blaze)

A grove of palmettos can be found along Caney Creek on the Little Lake Creek (LLC) Loop Trail. (Photo by Blaze)

Although the Lone Star Hiking Trail takes you deep into the woods, the good signage provides a lot of comfort and keeps you on track. (Photo by Blaze)

This is what I like about the Lone Star Hiking Trail the most - the trees! (Photo by Blaze)

Some of the larger creeks have wooden bridges like this one to pass over. (Photo by Blaze)

This bridge was partially collapsed, but still passable. (Photo by Blaze)

I saw this huge, cool-looking caterpillar on the trail hiking in the opposite direction. :) (Photo by Blaze)

The area north of 1375 has undergone a prescribed burn and is a little depressing. (Photo by Blaze)

I started/ended my hike at TH6. (Photo by Blaze)

Log Entries

By Jamie on 5/11/2016
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Distance: 8.00 Miles Duration: N/A

Lone Star Knocked Out!
By Blaze on 4/29/2014
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Distance: 20.90 Miles Duration: 6 hours, 55 minutes

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.