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Summary: There are many trails and variations to the area but this hike will be described as a loop hike in counter clock motion. Take the main trail from the parking lot and then turn right on the blue blaze trails. There are many rock formations to see and winter views from this trail. After 1 mile you reach the red blaze trail it is 1.5 mile in length but will add a little more to your hike if you go all the way out to the rock outcrop for the best views from the top. Go back (west) on the trail for 1.5 miles until you reach the west overlook. Nice views but the scenery is littered with cell towers and buildings from the view of Knoxville accented with interstate noise. The connector to the white blaze trail is covered by blow downs at the time of this review so a little off trail is required to get to the white blaze trail. This trail is 0.8 mi and will quickly descend to the main parking lot to finish the loop. Trailhead: I-40 to Rutledge Pike then left on Iduema and then left on Hogskin parking on right. (Lat:36.10624 Lon:-83.75774) Trail Guides for House Mountain: Tennessee Trails by Evan Means (Globe Pequot Press) Best Seasons: Year-Round User Groups: Hikers, Dogs, Ranger Contact: N/A Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Bobby Trotter, who has posted 74 other hikes on this site Trail Reviews Submit your own review 
Reviewed by Larry W. on 10/24/2009 This is a good hike to keep your self in shape in between bigger hikes it's well marked has good views I've been there in all kinds of weather and it's always pretty. If you can't handle this you need to go back home and sit on the couch. The only bad thing is your car is likely to get broke into or vandalized and forget about calling the law they won't show up. 
Reviewed by IFR on 10/10/2009 We hiked the trail on 10/3/09 and thoroughly enjoyed it. We didn't rush and spent about 21/2 hours on the loop. We only encountered 6 other people on the trail. The views were great. Our 7 year old and 9 year old wanted to go again!
Reviewed by Smoky on 9/15/2009 Hiked today with my black lab and we both thought it was great. Went up the hard way and came down the easy way. Will go back as soon as I can would reccomend it to anybody. Trails are wide and and good shape. Want to go back after the leaves fall for some better views.
Reviewed by AMB on 9/12/2009 My husband, children, dog, and I hiked this recently. When we reached to top, the view was amazing. It can be very strenuous in parts, but my 8 and 10 year old did fine as well as the dog. My only complaint is that the trails are not marked very well and we ended up taking a few wrong turns. Great hike and great view especially given the short drive!
Reviewed by TPS on 8/22/2009 I hiked House Mountain over a dozen times this summer (2009). I enjoyed the exercise and of course the views from the top. The left side is a bit more strenuous than the right side.
Reviewed by tracekins on 4/18/2009 hiked the trail last month and enjoyed the excellent clear views from top.the trail does get steep in spots and loose rocks are abundant. 
Reviewed by Viewer on 8/30/2008 We were hoping to enjoy a nice local hike when we headed out to house mountain. In the parking lot, before we started our hike, we were dodging a nest of hornets and wasps. On the trails we couldn't even see where to take the next step it was so over grown. We turned around after about 1/4 a mile. Never again.
Reviewed by Abby on 8/9/2008 I hiked this with my boyfriend and black lab. The first 1/2 mi. is moderate, the second 1/2 mi. is very uphill, but after that it's easy. The trail is rough at times with some difficult footing. For this reason, I would recommend only bringing a dog that does not pull too much and can maintain a loose leash. Also, I would only recommend it for larger breed dogs because there are places with big rocks, tree trucks, etc. to scale. Most children under 10 might not be able to do some parts. Overall, a great dog-friendly hike and a good workout. Only negative was we both were stung by bees(!) as were some others we ran into. I recommend it for a short drive and short hike. Notice: Traveling in the backcountry can be hazardous. You are responsible for informing yourself about these hazards and taking necessary precautions. Information on this web site comes from volunteer reporters and may contain errors or omissions. A current guidebook and proper equipment are essential for safe enjoyment of the hikes posted on this site. Keys: Tennessee Hiking, Tennessee Trails, Tennessee Hikes, Knox County Hiking, Knox County Trails, Knox County Hikes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
