Trail Overview

A peaceful gravel route running through the Sam Houston Nation Forest. Bring your camera, hiking shoes , mountain bike and enjoy the trails. The Big Creek Scenic Trail Head lies at the midway point of this route and is a section of The Lonestar Hiking Trail the longest foot path in Texas at 100 miles to 127 miles in length depending if you do the loops. You'll be surrounded by towering pines and wildlife life so sit back and enjoy the views.

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Difficulty

Primarily gravel the road can become very muddy during times of rain.

Technical Rating

J. Paul Knight

May 30, 2026

Obstructed

Downed Tree

Approaching Lone Star Hiking Trail trailhead from the west and just before reaching parking lot, forest service road was fully blocked by recently downed tree.

Jacob Vegas

Mar 29, 2026

2023 Ford Ranger

Open

Normal

Great trail that alternates between red dirt and hard limestone gravel. Road was mostly empty other than a few bird watchers.

Sam Sparks

Jan 18, 2026

Open

Normal

Perfect sunny Sunday trip up and down the trail today, 1/18/26. There were no obstructions on the trail. Very easy trail that can be done in any vehicle, even 2wd. Very well maintained road way.

Harry R

Sep 26, 2025

2025 Jeep Wrangler

Open

Normal

Short but great trail - worth stopping and hiking if you have the time 🤘🏼

Wayne Barloco

Sep 01, 2025

2019 MINI Hardtop

Open

NormalDustyMuddy/Wet

Went after a rain today - few sketchy puddles but easy going otherwise!

James McCabe

May 24, 2024

Temporarily Closed

Sean Davis

Feb 28, 2024

2018 Subaru Outback

Open

NormalRough/Deteriorated

Nice peaceful trail. Some rough wash out areas but nothing major. Right before you get to Lone Star hiking trail #12 there is a small trail next to bridge you can get your vehicle into and be right on the water. Very peaceful area

Eric Joseph

Nov 17, 2023

Open

Muddy/WetRough/Deteriorated

Kiet Luong

Mar 02, 2023

2023 Mazda CX-5

Open