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Post by null on Jun 9, 2016 13:47:25 GMT -8
I'm looking for a trail in Southeast Texas with similar characteristics to the Four-C Trail. About 15-25 miles long, wilderness, and somewhere between Houston, Dallas and Shreveport, possibly in the Sam Houston NF. Thanks, Steve |
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Post by cajun on Jun 9, 2016 18:44:26 GMT -8
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Post by null on Jun 10, 2016 1:48:56 GMT -8
That could work! My goal is to take a week next March and do two 3-day trips over consecutive weekends (the first being the 4C trail) with a day off in a nearby city. Shreveport seems to be most convenient. 28 miles is a bit of a stretch for me for a weekend, but I see there are road crossings for shorter options, although I imagine there's not a lot of elevation change.
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Post by trinity on Jun 10, 2016 6:21:25 GMT -8
If you mean actual Wilderness, you're not going to find much in Texas, other than in very small patches. But there are some parts of east Texas that still feel pretty wild. The Turkey Trail might be a possibility. I've only done dayhikes on this trail, but my wife used to backpack it back in the day, and had some nice trips there. There are also numerous out and back (or shuttle) possibilities along the Lone Star Trail, the area around Double Lakes is especially nice. Most of the areas I've hiked in east Texas don't have all that many good tent sites, you might be better off with a hammock. Also, be prepared for lots of poison ivy. March ought to be a pretty nice time to be there, nice weather, not too many bugs. Don't know if this is your kind of thing, but a great way to explore the wilder areas of east Texas is by canoe. You could rent one and get a shuttle service and explore Village Creek, or the Sabine or Neches River. These are beautiful rivers with plentiful sandbars which make for great camping. |
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Post by johntpenca on Jun 15, 2016 21:39:53 GMT -8
March-April can be a bad time to be on east TX rivers due to heavy rain potential.
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Post by packdad on Jun 26, 2016 14:38:34 GMT -8
I spent 30+ years in Houston. The best backpacking in east Texas is in Arkansas. I agree with Trinity. Float east tx. Just remember to check damn release times. Once floated the Naches in hours not days and not a sand bar one!
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Post by trinity on Jun 26, 2016 15:41:14 GMT -8
I spent 30+ years in Houston. My condolences.... :( |
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Post by packdad on Jun 26, 2016 15:57:00 GMT -8
I escaped in '12 on the lamb in east Tennessee.
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Post by marty on Aug 12, 2016 10:41:01 GMT -8
Kisatchie NF in LA is nice with slightly rolling hills and a feeling of remoteness. I did mostly camping on the one trip that I took but did stretch my legs on the Caroline Dorman Trail.
The pitfalls of a Lone Star Trail hike mostly center around the flooding and consistent rains that the area received for the last two springs. The trail holds water and it takes awhile
for it to dry. A hiker should expect to be slogging through inches of water as the topography is mostly flat.
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