Lone Star Trail Seg. #12: Big Woods North ~10 miles

We have a new starting location for this hike with ample parking so hopefully no more stuck cars.

We are now meeting at the Big Woods Hunters Camp on John Warren Road. See the links below.
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Very Important: Take care when you park to leave plenty of room for ambulance or fire truck access along the road. There is plenty of parking in the Hunter's Camp.

Big Woods North is a really nice walk through the forest. 2/3 trail and 1/3 forest service roads and nearly complete shade.

About HATs and what you need to hike:
https://www.hatsandmore.org/

Weather Forecast:
https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=30.6445&lon=-95.3306&FcstType=graphical

Gathering Point:
The hike will start at the Hunter's camp on FS 202.
Google Maps Link

Just a link to apple maps location

The Hike:
The hike covers a loop in the northern part of the Big Woods area of the LSHT. The path is about 2/3 native trial and 1/3 forest service road.

Avenza users can get geolocatable pdf map here:
Google Drive Link
Other map formats and GPX tracks:
Google Drive Link

HATS seventh quest to hike the entire Lone Star Trail System:
Google Maps Link

Here is the list of hikers and segments completed on the since the first cycle started:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zEtzUZKDpnMAhztfpL1Q5oc6fO6EPrU_
If your name is not on the list, just let us know.

From the Official Guidebook for the Lone Star Trail

"One of the hidden jewels of Texas, the Lone Star Hiking Trail is the only long-distance National Recreation Trail in the state. At 128 miles (including loop trails), it is also the state’s longest continuously marked and maintained footpath. The trail meanders through flat and gently rolling forests of pine, oak, and mixed hardwood, and cypress swamps and bayous in the famed Big Thicket area in east Texas, in the Sam Houston National Forest. The seemingly endless variation of forests, much of it designated wilderness, provides a paradise for tree-lovers and bird watchers year-round. The trail is well-suited for both short and long hikes (of up to 10 days), appealing to dayhikers, overnight backpackers, long-distance hikers, and others seeking a peaceful outing."

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After Hike Event:
Pacific Yard House
101 Metcalf St, Conroe, TX 77301
https://goo.gl/maps/t5RWm9ipZaazs6WK9