Editing House Mountain State Natural Area

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                     | City = Knoxville
                     | State = Tennessee
                     | Trail Use = {{Hike}} {{Dogs}}
                     | Difficulty Rating = Medium
                     | Hike Time = 3
                     | Distance = 3.5
                     | Elevation Gain = ~900
                     | High Point = 2,091
                     | Latitude = N36°06.285
                     | Longitude = W083°45.765
                     | Medical = Knoxville, TN
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36.10475, -83.76275,House Mountain State Natural Area
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== Trail Overview ==
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House Mountain is a two mile long spine north of Knoxville. Trail heads up to the 2,100' highpoint of Knox County for overlooks into the surrounding valley.

== How to get there ==
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From Kingsport, TN
#South on I-26.
#West on I-40 to Exit 392 for US 11W (Rutledge Pike). 
#North along Rutledge Pike for about 10 miles.
#Just after the brown House Mountain information sign, turn left onto Idumea Road for 0.6 mile.
#Take another left onto Hogskin Road. 
#Parking is on the right at new lot with covered picnic area and pit toilets.

Alternatively, take US 11W past Rogersville, Bean Station, and Rutledge to turn onto Idumea Road.

== Route Description==
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Only hiking is allowed

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|Left Sawmill Loop
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|Easy
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== Typical Conditions ==
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The trails are reasonably maintained paths passing some large boulders.  The overlooks have no railing, thus steep dropoffs.

==Fees, Permits, etc. ==
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No permit or fee.  The nature area closes at dusk.

== After the Hike ==
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== Misc. Information ==
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A nice gallery of photographs from the Mountain Trail has been posted by [http://www.easttennesseewildflowers.com/gallery/view_album.php?set_albumName=House-Mountain Kris Light].
<br>The official TN.gov House Mountain [http://www.tn.gov/environment/na/natareas/housemtn/ webpage] including [http://www.tn.gov/environment/na/natareas/housemtn/housemtn.pdf map].

== Maps ==
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(A) 36.10475, -83.76275
Parking and Trailhead
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== Photos ==
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Image:placeholder.jpg
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[[Category:Overlook]] [[Category:Tennessee]] [[Category:Medium]] [[Category:Dog Friendly]]