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=== Hiking === | === Hiking === | ||
Hiking is a popular way to enjoy the forest and its beauty. The {{convert|128|mi|km|adj=on}} [[Lone Star Hiking Trail]], a portion of which has gained [[National Recreation Trail]] status, winds through the Sam Houston National Forest. The trail, marked with two-inch by four-inch aluminum markers to guide hikers, has recreation areas available at three different points. Except during deer hunting season when camping is restricted to designated camps, primitive camping is allowed off the trail. Potable water is available at Double Lake and Stubblefield recreation areas. | Hiking is a popular way to enjoy the forest and its beauty. | ||
==== [[Lone Star Hiking Trail]] ==== | |||
The {{convert|128|mi|km|adj=on}} [[Lone Star Hiking Trail]], a portion of which has gained [[National Recreation Trail]] status, winds through the Sam Houston National Forest. The trail, marked with two-inch by four-inch aluminum markers to guide hikers, has recreation areas available at three different points. Except during deer hunting season when camping is restricted to designated camps, primitive camping is allowed off the trail. Potable water is available at Double Lake and Stubblefield recreation areas. | |||
Lone Star Hiking Trail consists of three major sections. The {{convert|40|mi|km|adj=on}} Lake Conroe section, lying west of Lake Conroe, begins near the intersection of FS 219 and FM 149 and has four connecting loops. | Lone Star Hiking Trail consists of three major sections. The {{convert|40|mi|km|adj=on}} Lake Conroe section, lying west of Lake Conroe, begins near the intersection of FS 219 and FM 149 and has four connecting loops. | ||
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The Lone Star Hiking Trail may be hiked year round, but winter and spring are the most popular seasons due to the mild southeast Texas climate. During deer hunting season in November and December, hikers should wear highly visible clothing. Usually the trail is not crowded, and hikers may observe a multiple-use managed forest with many ages and kinds of trees, plants and wildlife. Trail visitors may also view rivers, creeks, lakes and streams that meander through and around the Sam Houston National Forest. Off-road vehicles are prohibited. | The Lone Star Hiking Trail may be hiked year round, but winter and spring are the most popular seasons due to the mild southeast Texas climate. During deer hunting season in November and December, hikers should wear highly visible clothing. Usually the trail is not crowded, and hikers may observe a multiple-use managed forest with many ages and kinds of trees, plants and wildlife. Trail visitors may also view rivers, creeks, lakes and streams that meander through and around the Sam Houston National Forest. Off-road vehicles are prohibited. | ||
==== Little Lake Creek Wilderness ==== | |||
Little Lake Creek Wilderness - The {{convert|3855|acre|km2|sigfig=3}} Little Lake Creek Wilderness is on the western edge of the pineywoods of East Texas about five miles (8 km) north of the City of Montgomery. It was designated wilderness in 1984 under the Texas Wilderness Act. The area derives its name from the perennial creek of the same name that flows south through the center. | Little Lake Creek Wilderness - The {{convert|3855|acre|km2|sigfig=3}} Little Lake Creek Wilderness is on the western edge of the pineywoods of East Texas about five miles (8 km) north of the City of Montgomery. It was designated wilderness in 1984 under the Texas Wilderness Act. The area derives its name from the perennial creek of the same name that flows south through the center. | ||
The wilderness area is bisected by three major creek drainages: Little Lake Creek, Pole Creek, and Sand Branch. Those drainages create a rich ecological mosaic. Loblolly and shortleaf pines dominate ridgetops that are separated by a wide variety of hardwoods along the creek channels. The area is bounded by private land to the south, FM 149 to the east, FS 211 and an abandoned pipeline right-of-way to the west, and FS 231 to the north. | The wilderness area is bisected by three major creek drainages: Little Lake Creek, Pole Creek, and Sand Branch. Those drainages create a rich ecological mosaic. Loblolly and shortleaf pines dominate ridgetops that are separated by a wide variety of hardwoods along the creek channels. The area is bounded by private land to the south, FM 149 to the east, FS 211 and an abandoned pipeline right-of-way to the west, and FS 231 to the north. | ||
==== Big Creek Scenic Area ==== | |||
Big Creek Scenic Area - The {{convert|1420|acre|km2|sigfig=3}} Big Creek Scenic Area was established in 1962 as a special interest area. Noted for its vegetative diversity and scenic qualities, the area was set aside primarily for recreational enjoyment. No camping is allowed in Big Creek Scenic Area. The Lone Star Hiking Trail goes through the scenic area offering four trail loops of various lengths for hikers to enjoy. Big Creek Scenic Area is approximately six miles west of Shepherd, and a parking lot is conveniently located off FS 217. | Big Creek Scenic Area - The {{convert|1420|acre|km2|sigfig=3}} Big Creek Scenic Area was established in 1962 as a special interest area. Noted for its vegetative diversity and scenic qualities, the area was set aside primarily for recreational enjoyment. No camping is allowed in Big Creek Scenic Area. The Lone Star Hiking Trail goes through the scenic area offering four trail loops of various lengths for hikers to enjoy. Big Creek Scenic Area is approximately six miles west of Shepherd, and a parking lot is conveniently located off FS 217. | ||
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[[Category:Protected areas established in 1936]] | [[Category:Protected areas established in 1936]] | ||
[[Category:Sam Houston]] | [[Category:Sam Houston]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Sam Houston Area Council]] | ||
[[Category:Texas | [[Category:Scouting and Guiding in Texas]] | ||
[[Category:Montgomery County, Texas]] | [[Category:Montgomery County, Texas]] | ||
[[Category:San Jacinto County, Texas]] | [[Category:San Jacinto County, Texas]] | ||
[[Category:Walker County, Texas]] | [[Category:Walker County, Texas]] | ||