Near Mountain Trail
The scenery from the West Overlook.
Near Mountain Trail
Hiking along the Crest Trail towards the East Overlook.
Near Mountain Trail
East overlook, close to the beginning.
Near Mountain Trail
One of the rockier portions of Mountain Trail.
Near Mountain Trail
The beaten path of Mountain Trail leading back to the parking area.

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Mountain Trail

4.7 (3 Ratings)
A part of the House Mountain Loop, leading to the East and West Overlooks on Crest Trail.
1.2
mi
Distance
20
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
BirdingFall ColorsWildflowers
Access Issues
The House Mountain State Natural Area opens at dawn and closes at dusk.

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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.18mi
Distance
20ft
Elevation Gain
759ft
Elevation Loss
35%
Max Grade
1,926ft
High Point
1,183ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Mountain Trail is part of the House Mountain Loop and can be accessed via the trailhead junction at the House Mountain parking lot. The trail is just over a mile long, and leads to the Crest Trail.

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Contributors
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