House Mountain Road
Total Miles
8.6
Technical Rating
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Trail Type
Full-Width Road
Accessible By
Trail Overview
House Mountain Road offers a nice drive through the heart of the Texas Hill Country. It connects FM 2323 and State Highway 87 via a scenic stretch of Loyal Valley Road and House Mountain Road. As the route traverses the border between Llano and Mason counties, travelers are treated to awesome views of granite rock formations and classic local topography. This public county road has a well-maintained dirt and gravel surface and is legal for registered vehicles. The road winds through working ranch land, and visitors will cross numerous cattle guards and low water crossings, and may encounter open-range grazing where livestock will have the right of way. While the drive is typically straightforward, the presence of low-water crossings makes the route highly weather-dependent; during periods of heavy rain or regional flooding, these sections can quickly become impassable. It is important to respect the local residents by remaining on the roadway, as the land flanking both sides of the route is strictly private property.
Photos of House Mountain Road
Difficulty
Road is maintained, but low water crossings may become impassible after heavy rain.
History
This was once part of the Texas Overland Route.
Status Reports
House Mountain Road can be accessed by the following ride types:
- High-Clearance 4x4
- SUV
House Mountain Road Map
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