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{{Park
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|Banner Image=File:House Mtn1.JPG
                    | Image Name = House_Mtn1.JPG
|Park Type=State Natural Area
                    | City = Knoxville
|Park Website=https://www.tn.gov/environment/program-areas/na-natural-areas/natural-areas-east-region/east-region-/na-na-house-mountain.html
                    | State = Tennessee
|Trail Map Link=https://knoxcounty.org/parks/pdfs/hiking.pdf
                    | Marking = Various
|Entrance Fee Type=None
                    | Trail Use = {{Hike}} {{Dogs}}
|Activities=Hiking, Geocaching
                    | Difficulty Rating = Medium
|Features=Vistas
                    | Hike Time = 4.5
|Park Amenities=Picnicking
                    | Distance = 4.5
|City=Knoxville
                    | Elevation Gain = ~900
|Area=500 acres
                    | High Point = 2,091
|Operated By=Knox County Department of Parks and Recreation
                    | Latitude = 36.10475
|Main Location=36.10475, -83.76275
                    | Longitude = -83.76275
                    | Medical = Knoxville, TN
}}
}}
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== Trail Overview ==
== Trail Overview ==
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#Just after the brown House Mountain information sign, turn left onto Idumea Road for 0.6 mile.
#Just after the brown House Mountain information sign, turn left onto Idumea Road for 0.6 mile.
#Take another left onto Hogskin Road.  
#Take another left onto Hogskin Road.  
#Parking is on the right at new lot with covered picnic area and pit toilets.
#Parking is on the right with covered picnic area and pit toilets.  Overflow parking is back 0.3 mile on Hogskin Road.


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


== Route Description==
== Park Trails ==
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The park offers the following trails to explore:
Multiple trails. Typical loop hike would be to take Mountain Trail up to Crest Trail out to the NE overlook to see the Cumberland Mountains, back along Crest Trail to the SW overlook for the Smokies and parts of Knoxville, and finally down West Overlook (former Turkey) Trail to the parking lot.  The reverse direction can also be taken.  Some of the trails are very close to the nature preserve boundary, thus a private ATV path might be seen lower on the mountain.
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Typical loop hike would be to take Mountain Trail up to Crest Trail out to the NE overlook to see the Cumberland Mountains, back along Crest Trail to the SW overlook for the Smokies and parts of Knoxville, and finally down West Overlook (former Turkey) Trail to the parking lot. The reverse direction can also be taken. Some of the trails are very close to the nature preserve boundary, thus a private ATV path might be seen lower on the mountain.
|-
!Trail
!Miles
!Blaze
!Difficulty
!Usage
|-
|Left Sawmill Loop
|0.3
|White
|Easy
|{{Hike}}
|-
|Right Sawmill Loop
|0.4
|White
|Easy
|{{Hike}}
|-
|West Overlook Trail
|0.8
|White
|Medium
|{{Hike}}
|-
|Mountain Trail
|1.0
|Blue
|Medium
|{{Hike}}
|-
|Crest Trail
|1.5
|Red
|Easy
|{{Hike}}
|}


== Typical Conditions ==
== Typical Conditions ==
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Work has now started to upgrade the trails; however, the West Overlook and Mountain trails are steep and badly eroded in places.  The lower third of the Mountain trail has been renovated, thus a decent path passing some large boulders.  The Crest trail follows mostly a jeep road, but also has spur routes onto private property. The overlooks have no railing, thus steep dropoffs.  Can be crowded on peak fall weekends.
The access trails (West Overlook and Mountain) are steep, rocky/rooted, and badly eroded in places.  The lower third of the Mountain trail renovated almost a decade ago, thus decent path passing some large boulders.  However, further up the climb is very strenuous.  The Crest trail follows mostly a jeep road, but also has spur routes onto private property. The overlooks have no railing, thus steep dropoffs.  Can be crowded on peak fall weekends.


==Fees, Permits, etc. ==
==Fees, Permits, etc. ==
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No permit or fee.  The nature area closes at dusk.   
No permit or fee.  The nature area closes at dusk.   
== After the Hike ==
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== Misc. Information ==
== Misc. Information ==
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<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].
<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 ==
==Gallery==
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|Trail=Right Sawmill Loop
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|Trail Distance=0.4 mi
 
|Difficulty=Easy
36.10475, -83.76275~Parking and Trailhead~ ~MarkerA.png
|Trail Marking=White
36.1047, -83.76299~Covered picnic area~[[Image:House Mtn2.JPG|150px]]~MarkerS.png
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{{Trail Stub
 
|Trail=Left Sawmill Loop
== Photos ==
|Trail Distance=0.3 mi
<gallery>
|Difficulty=Easy
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|Trail Marking=White
Image:House Mtn2.JPG
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{{Trail Stub
</gallery>
|Trail=Mountain Trail
 
|Trail Distance=1.0 mi
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|Difficulty=Medium
[[Category:Overlook]] [[Category:Tennessee]] [[Category:Medium]] [[Category:Dog Friendly]]
|Trail Marking=Blue
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{{Trail Stub
|Trail=Crest Trail
|Trail Distance=1.5 mi
|Difficulty=Easy
|Trail Marking=Red
}}
{{Trail Stub
|Trail=West Overlook Trail
|Trail Distance=0.8 mi
|Difficulty=Medium
|Trail Marking=White
}}
{{Map Marker
|Icon Type=Picnic spot
|Marker Title=Covered picnic area
|Marker Description=[[Image:House Mtn2.JPG|150px]]
|Marker Location=36.1047, -83.76299
}}
{{Map Marker
|Icon Type=Parking
|Marker Title=Overflow parking
|Marker Location=36.106,-83.7589
}}
{{Map Marker}}

Latest revision as of 21:04, 20 November 2021

House Mountain State Natural Area
House Mtn1.JPG
Park Type State Natural Area
Located Knoxville, Tennessee
External Links Official Website

Official Trail Map

Entrance Fee None
ActivitiesThings to do at the park HikingGeocaching
Park AmenitiesThings built to enjoy or use at the park Picnicking
FeaturesNatural things to see at the park Vistas
Park Trails

5 Trails / Total of 4.00 miles6.437 km <br />

Lodging Types None
Park Area 500 acres2.023 km² <br />
Operated By Knox County Department of Parks and Recreation
Main Location 36° 6' 17.10" N, 83° 45' 45.90" W Map
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Trail Overview[edit]

House Mountain is a two mile long sandstone spine north of Knoxville. Trail heads up to the 2,100' highpoint of Knox County for overlooks to the Cumberland Mountains and Smokies.

How to get there[edit]

From Kingsport, TN

  1. South on I-26.
  2. West on I-40 to Exit 392 for US 11W (Rutledge Pike).
  3. North along Rutledge Pike for about 10 miles.
  4. Just after the brown House Mountain information sign, turn left onto Idumea Road for 0.6 mile.
  5. Take another left onto Hogskin Road.
  6. Parking is on the right with covered picnic area and pit toilets. Overflow parking is back 0.3 mile on Hogskin Road.

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

Park Trails[edit]

The park offers the following trails to explore:

Park Trails Distance Difficulty Marking Usage Highlight
Crest TrailThis trail is a "stub" either because of its short length, lack of significance, or the page hasn't been created yet. The page can be created, but then delete the stub reference from this park. 1.50 mi Easy Red
Left Sawmill LoopThis trail is a "stub" either because of its short length, lack of significance, or the page hasn't been created yet. The page can be created, but then delete the stub reference from this park. 0.30 mi Easy White
Mountain TrailThis trail is a "stub" either because of its short length, lack of significance, or the page hasn't been created yet. The page can be created, but then delete the stub reference from this park. 1.00 mi Medium Blue
Right Sawmill LoopThis trail is a "stub" either because of its short length, lack of significance, or the page hasn't been created yet. The page can be created, but then delete the stub reference from this park. 0.40 mi Easy White
West Overlook TrailThis trail is a "stub" either because of its short length, lack of significance, or the page hasn't been created yet. The page can be created, but then delete the stub reference from this park. 0.80 mi Medium White

Typical loop hike would be to take Mountain Trail up to Crest Trail out to the NE overlook to see the Cumberland Mountains, back along Crest Trail to the SW overlook for the Smokies and parts of Knoxville, and finally down West Overlook (former Turkey) Trail to the parking lot. The reverse direction can also be taken. Some of the trails are very close to the nature preserve boundary, thus a private ATV path might be seen lower on the mountain.

Typical Conditions[edit]

The access trails (West Overlook and Mountain) are steep, rocky/rooted, and badly eroded in places. The lower third of the Mountain trail renovated almost a decade ago, thus decent path passing some large boulders. However, further up the climb is very strenuous. The Crest trail follows mostly a jeep road, but also has spur routes onto private property. The overlooks have no railing, thus steep dropoffs. Can be crowded on peak fall weekends.

Fees, Permits, etc.[edit]

No permit or fee. The nature area closes at dusk.

Misc. Information[edit]

A nice gallery of photographs from a hike has been posted by Kris Light.
The official TN.gov House Mountain webpage including map.

Gallery[edit]





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