The Lone Star Hiking Trail (LSHT) is a footpath-only trail in East Texas and has a continuous 96 miles long path with an additional 32 miles of loop and crossover trails and is the longest continuous hiking trail in the State of Texas.

The LSHT traverses public lands of the Sam Houston National Forest, as well as some private lands.

The western terminus is found just south of Richards, Texas and the eastern terminus can be found northwest of Cleveland, Texas.

The trail is marked with two-inch by four-inch aluminum markers to guide hikers. 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. Primitive camping is allowed off the trail except during deer hunting season when camping is restricted to designated camps.

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.

Potable water is available at Double Lake and Stubblefield recreation areas.

Off-road vehicles are prohibited.

Length continuous: 96 miles

Length total: 128 miles

Elevation: 1381 feet

Trail Difficulty: Easy

Location: Sam Houston National Forest

Western Section: This section begins near the intersection of FR (FS) 219 and SH FM 149 (30.538663, -95.784976) east of Richards, Texas and continues generally eastward for about 40 miles to the Stubblefield Recreation Area (30.561830, -95.638153) at the north end of Lake Conroe. There are four connecting loops in this section which are considered as part of the LSHT.

Central Section: This section, about 60 miles, begins at Stubblefield Recreation Area (30.565154, -95.633044) and continues first northeast to IH 45 (30.650015, -95.510474) with a alternate trail (30.649754, -95.510384) to Huntsville state park. The trail continues from Phelps trailhead (30.652884, -95.497204) then east though the Four Notch area and finally southeast to the town of Evergreen, Texas where John Warren Road meets SH 150 (30.559900, -95.243745). There are several road walks in this section and a nine mile loop called the Four Notch Loop.

Eastern Section: This section, about 28 miles, begins near the intersection of SR FM 945 and Butch Arthur Road (30.527983, -95.219789), then continues east to the south end of Double Lake Recreation Area where there is potable water. Then the LSHT travels south to the Big Creek Scenic Area (30.506085, -95.088937) after which the trail travels in a general south direction to the Winters Bayou Scenic Area (30.392935, -95.158356) on SR FM 1725 northeast of Cleveland, Texas.