Overnight Backpack Trip: Lone Star Hiking Trail (LSHT) in the Sam Houston National Forest in Texas

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  • Опубліковано 23 гру 2024

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  • @weetodaman
    @weetodaman 4 місяці тому +3

    Looking at planning my first backpacking trip and had my eyes on the Sam Houston National Forest and found your video. This looks like the perfect starter loop. Thanks!

    • @wanderbynature2508
      @wanderbynature2508  4 місяці тому +2

      Thanks for watching. This is definitely a great starter trip. I would recommend going when the weather is cooler though. Also, note that November and December are hunting season. For that reason, I usually plan a trip here between the months of January through April.

  • @aries_tottle5551
    @aries_tottle5551 6 місяців тому +1

    I had no idea this was North of Houston, I just finished gathering all my camp/backpacking gear. So now comes the planning, thanks for this video!

    • @wanderbynature2508
      @wanderbynature2508  6 місяців тому

      Glad you enjoyed the video. I would suggest that you plan a trip for January through March or April. Too hot and too many bugs and snakes in the summer and hunting season starts in the fall (I prefer not to be backpacking through the woods during hunting season).

  • @alaynajordan8459
    @alaynajordan8459 3 роки тому +8

    This really helped, I'm planning a solo hike on the Lone Star trail too in a couple weeks. Thank you for doing this!

  • @haithamnash5782
    @haithamnash5782 3 роки тому +5

    If I would appreciate one thing here is the huge work of filming this video and the effort that the youtuber had preparing it and specially the when he installed different places the camera(s) to film the sceneries….great job I liked it.
    Of course all parts in that video were amazing, the presentation, explanations, activities, camping…etc.

    • @wanderbynature2508
      @wanderbynature2508  3 роки тому

      Haitham, thanks for watching and commenting. I'm glad you enjoyed the video.

  • @JasonSnailer
    @JasonSnailer 10 місяців тому +1

    That was a really great video and very nice editing

  • @PudgyPastures
    @PudgyPastures 3 роки тому +4

    Nice, thanks for sharing! My wife and I are new to hiking/backpacking and this is going to be one of the trails that we use to "practice" for our bigger trips to Big Bend and Guadalupe Mountain National Park. We live in Katy so the LSHT isn't too far from us.

    • @wanderbynature2508
      @wanderbynature2508  3 роки тому +1

      This will be a great warm up trail. I would not recommend going in the summer though. It's just too hot and muggy.

    • @PudgyPastures
      @PudgyPastures 3 роки тому

      @@wanderbynature2508 That's true! Plus, with all this rain we've had I'd imagine the trail is soaked now anyway.

  • @TheWanderMom10
    @TheWanderMom10 3 роки тому +1

    Love this trail! Thanks for sharing your adventure!

  • @nomaderic
    @nomaderic 2 роки тому +1

    Great video. I usually hike and camp the section around Stubblefield at the northern end of Lake Conroe. Idk if you kayak but it's also an amazing place to kayak around. If I don't hike I usually load my kayak up, find me a spot on the side of the lake and set up camp. One of my favorite areas to explore in TX

    • @wanderbynature2508
      @wanderbynature2508  2 роки тому

      Texas Outdoor Fanatic, thanks for watching and commenting. I'm hoping to slowly do every section of the trail so the Stubblefield area will be in the next few trips. And I do kayak (check out my Sabine River trip at ua-cam.com/video/mTjLt_UTmQ8/v-deo.html) so will have to get up there with my kayak.

    • @nomaderic
      @nomaderic 2 роки тому

      @@wanderbynature2508 lol I just realized I actually watched that video of yours before. I love doing exactly what you did in that video, just spending a couple days kayaking down these texas rivers. Nothing like it. You'll love kayaking around Stubblefield once you get away from most of the fisherman it gets super peaceful. The hiking trail is nice right there as well as some parts you are able to get glimpses of the lake. Looking forward to your next adventure

    • @nomaderic
      @nomaderic 2 роки тому

      @@wanderbynature2508 if you go on Google maps and follow the trail down along the lake you'll see a little inlet and it should say...Lake Paula...its a little walk off the trail or you can kayak up to that area, but there's a few good camping spots right around that area. Especially right along the water

  • @UnclePaul
    @UnclePaul 3 роки тому +1

    Nice video. I hiked some of that same section last weekend with some friends. I would share your observations. Well maintained, well marked, and very little trash. Hope to thru-hike as well some day.

    • @wanderbynature2508
      @wanderbynature2508  3 роки тому

      Uncle Paul, thanks for watching and commenting. I plan to do more hikes our there but only in the cooler months. Too hot in the summer.

  • @larryewing7466
    @larryewing7466 3 роки тому

    Very well edited video. I too am putting a kit together to start some minimalist overnight trips. I am going the hammock route. You earned a new subscriber today! Looking forward to more video.

    • @wanderbynature2508
      @wanderbynature2508  3 роки тому

      Larry, thanks for watching, commenting, and subscribing. I won't do another backpacking video until Jan. or Feb. Too hot in the summer, Oct. is booked with other trips, and hunting season runs from Nov.-Dec. and I don't want to be backpacking with hunters in the woods.

  • @soninlaw1955
    @soninlaw1955 3 роки тому +1

    Will you go back to hike any more of the trail? I've section hike most of the entire trail and a lot of overnighters. This trail is definitely a wintertime hike. Hot and steamy in the summertime, as you know living in Houston. Still a fun trail to hike....Enjoy your video.

    • @wanderbynature2508
      @wanderbynature2508  3 роки тому +1

      Son in Law, thanks for watching. I will definitely be hiking more of this trail but definitely in the cooler months as you mentioned. I don't imagine this would be too much fun in the summer. I would like to try, at some point, doing the whole trail at once just to deal with the logistics. In any case, I will be back to do other sections.

  • @DARTHDANSAN
    @DARTHDANSAN 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks I might do This Weekend. So sick of being in Houston .

    • @wanderbynature2508
      @wanderbynature2508  2 роки тому +1

      Nothing like a spontaneous backpacking trip to lift the spirit. Have fun!

  • @TsigolohcysP77
    @TsigolohcysP77 Рік тому

    Awesome video!!

  • @NACRELJO
    @NACRELJO 13 днів тому

    I enjoyed your video. Do you have a map or route that you can share? Where did you start etc. much appreciated.

    • @wanderbynature2508
      @wanderbynature2508  8 днів тому

      Go to lonestartrail.org/. They have all of the maps you could want along with other good information.

  • @StaticRome
    @StaticRome 2 роки тому

    cool little production Wander by Nature. I've been researching Texas national forests.
    Was it hunting season when you shot your video? I see you uploaded in Jan 24th. The forest service says, "Primitive camping is allowed anywhere in the general forest area, except during deer hunting season or unless posted otherwise"...it also says, "In counties with no burn bans, open campfires are allowed in recreation areas and hunter camps"
    So are we sure you can start a fire in your dispersed off the trail campsite?
    Thanks for the video

    • @wanderbynature2508
      @wanderbynature2508  2 роки тому +1

      StaticRome, thanks for watching and commenting. It was not hunting season. Rifle season usually runs from the first Saturday in Nov. through the first Sunday in January. I personally would not go during hunting season for 2 reasons: I don't want to get shot and I don't want to be walking through the woods and possibly mess up someone's hunt (I am a hunter myself). I am fairly certain you can have your campfire anywhere but it would probably be wise for you to double check.

  • @daisywang
    @daisywang 3 роки тому +1

    Cool video! Is it safe to camp deep in the forest? I'm just a bit worried about wild animals

    • @wanderbynature2508
      @wanderbynature2508  3 роки тому +1

      Dasiy, thanks for watching. IMO it is perfectly safe to camp deep in the forest. We don't have any really dangerous animals like bears or mountain lions in this forest. Your biggest concern would be with snakes or spiders but both do their best to stay away from people.

    • @daisywang
      @daisywang 3 роки тому

      @@wanderbynature2508 wow thank you! I'd love to go soon in August! I love Sam Houston forest.

    • @nomaderic
      @nomaderic 2 роки тому +1

      Here in this area of Texas you dont have to really worry, there aren't many "dangerous" animals in these parts.

    • @daisywang
      @daisywang 2 роки тому

      @@nomaderic sounds great. Thanks!

  • @actsismmljcorrectlyobeyed6190
    @actsismmljcorrectlyobeyed6190 2 роки тому

    @Wander By Nature What's your opinion on Sasquatch Sir?

    • @wanderbynature2508
      @wanderbynature2508  2 роки тому

      ActsisMMLJ CorrectlyObeyed, thanks for watching and commenting. Sasquatch is real but not the monster that we may think. I think he just wants to be left alone to live peacefully in the deepest, darkest parts of the forest.

    • @actsismmljcorrectlyobeyed6190
      @actsismmljcorrectlyobeyed6190 2 роки тому

      @@wanderbynature2508 I'm right there with ya. Thanks. Also have you hiked the 18 mile 4C Trail from Ratcliff to Neches River Blufff? Thank ya. Out there's most of my children and grands. Houston County.

  • @Whiskey_podcast
    @Whiskey_podcast 11 місяців тому

    Damn good video. Planning on going soon. What month did you go?

    • @wanderbynature2508
      @wanderbynature2508  11 місяців тому

      Glad you like the video. I went in January. January and February have lots of days in this part of Texas with low's in the 40's and high's in the 60's which is perfect for backpacking. Have fun on your trip.

  • @granderondeproductions3286
    @granderondeproductions3286 3 роки тому

    I've seen this trail off of FM149, I assume that's a different section of it?

    • @wanderbynature2508
      @wanderbynature2508  3 роки тому

      The trail begins at 149 just east of Richards, TX and that is where I started and hiked about 8 miles in. It also crosses 149 again just south of the 1375 intersection. It stretches almost 100 miles nearly to Cleveland. lonestartrail.org/ has really good info. about the trail.

    • @granderondeproductions3286
      @granderondeproductions3286 3 роки тому

      @@wanderbynature2508 awesome. I've seen it driving up that way. Just never decided to stop and check it out. Pretty neat! Is this the type of trail you could hunt mushrooms and morels on?

    • @wanderbynature2508
      @wanderbynature2508  3 роки тому

      I wasn't looking but I don't recall seeing mushrooms or morels. But, it is a fairly moist environment so I would think its possible that they are there.

  • @joseluisbotello7397
    @joseluisbotello7397 3 роки тому

    Good video.
    ..thanks

  • @houstonae2
    @houstonae2 2 роки тому

    Wait I’m confused. Are camp fires allowed when you boondock it?

    • @wanderbynature2508
      @wanderbynature2508  2 роки тому

      While I am fairly certain you can have campfire where you camp, it would probably be wise of you to double check with the Sam Houston National Forest to be certain.

  • @greggmel5825
    @greggmel5825 2 роки тому

    Good video 😊

  • @hudekhoustonartist
    @hudekhoustonartist 2 роки тому

    See any bears or mountain lions?

    • @wanderbynature2508
      @wanderbynature2508  2 роки тому

      I saw lions and tigers but no bears, oh my!. Just kidding. No bears or or mountain lions. Pretty sure we don't have either in this part of the world.

  • @joseluisbotello7397
    @joseluisbotello7397 3 роки тому

    I got a question for you....can i camping year Round in sam houston national forest

    • @wanderbynature2508
      @wanderbynature2508  3 роки тому

      Jose, thanks for watching and commenting. I suggest you go to the Sam Houston NF website to confirm but I think you can camp all year but have to camp in a designated hunter camping area during deer hunting season. Deer hunting season generally runs from the beginning of Oct. through the first week of Jan. Other than that I think you can camp anywhere.

  • @abyorth
    @abyorth 3 роки тому

    Is there a state park permit needed for this? Thanks.

    • @wanderbynature2508
      @wanderbynature2508  3 роки тому

      Abyorth, thanks for watching and commenting. I don't believe there are any permits required to camp although there would be a fee to camp at any of the campgrounds.

  • @mindybluephotography
    @mindybluephotography 3 роки тому

    What wildlife did you see?

    • @wanderbynature2508
      @wanderbynature2508  3 роки тому

      Appreciatin' Creation, cool channel name. Anyway, I did not see a lot of wildlife. While the trail was not very busy, I think it may get enough traffic that the critters keep their distance. I did see a glimpse of a deer as it scampered through the woods but that was about it.

  • @cabinvibesebaystore8956
    @cabinvibesebaystore8956 2 роки тому

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  • @cabinvibeetsystore9094
    @cabinvibeetsystore9094 2 роки тому

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  • @actsismmljcorrectlyobeyed6190
    @actsismmljcorrectlyobeyed6190 2 роки тому

    I've walked about half of it with my Children.

    • @wanderbynature2508
      @wanderbynature2508  2 роки тому +1

      Good for you. I'm hoping to do the whole thing all at once next year. Probably in January after hunting season while it is still cool enough for enjoyable hiking.

  • @bodybuilderschickensnortht6121

    This guy does not carry a side arm. I highly recommend listening to Dogman ecounters 50. My friend is asking me to go camping in there overnight, and i declined. Dogman and squash have killed a lot of campers in that forest. If i had to go in i would carry a side arm for self defense, why take the risk. Not trying to give you a hard time, but dude carry a side arm. If its just a .22, its better than nothing.

    • @wanderbynature2508
      @wanderbynature2508  Рік тому +2

      While I can certainly see your concern, I don't think we are at a point where I need to fear for my life when I go camping in the woods. I'm in much more danger in the city.

  • @galandonato6731
    @galandonato6731 3 роки тому +2

    Your gonna start a forrest fire.

    • @wanderbynature2508
      @wanderbynature2508  3 роки тому +1

      Small fires in a fairly wet environment that are put out correctly are not a big forest fire threat.

    • @StaticRome
      @StaticRome 2 роки тому

      this actually got me thinking about what are the fire building rules at Sam Houston National Forest.

  • @rockfish1104
    @rockfish1104 Рік тому

    Good video but the music is irritatingly repetitive

    • @wanderbynature2508
      @wanderbynature2508  Рік тому

      Thanks for watching and commenting. Yes, I will need to do a better job with the music on the next one.