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Lone Star Hiking Trail vs Mid-State Trail

A side-by-side look at distance, elevation, difficulty and the best time to hike each — so you can pick the right route.

Units
Lone Star Hiking Trail Mid-State Trail
Distance 96 mi155 km 319 mi513 km
Elevation gain 951 ft290 m 16,122 ft4,914 m
Typical duration 6 days 21 days
Difficulty — —
Route type Point-to-point Point-to-point
Network Regional Regional
Country United States United States
Best time to hike Best months: February, October, December Best from October to October
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Lone Star Hiking Trail vs Mid-State Trail: which should you hike?

At 319 mi513 km, Mid-State Trail is the longer route — roughly 222 mi358 km more than Lone Star Hiking Trail (96 mi155 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, Lone Star Hiking Trail is the gentler pick. Check the elevation and best-season rows above, then open each route for the full guide and a free GPX download.