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House Mountain State Natural Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 648 Google reviews · Running trail in Corryton, Tennessee · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- 8 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from House Mountain State Natural Area's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Knoxville-area nature preserve featuring views from the top of a mountain along with hiking trails and picnic tables.
What runners say about House Mountain State Natural Area
“There are 2 parking areas and clean restroom available in the parking area.”
“It took me about 45 minutes to reach the crest trails (at the 1 mile mark) but the views were gorgeous once I got up there.”
“The trails are well marked and easy to follow.”
Light rain. April 6. Met no other hikers on the trail. Hiked up by West Overlook trail, then reached East overlook by Crest trail, got down by Mountain trail. Saw many spring flowers and new tree shoots. Got a terrific view on many overlooks.
This is surely not a beginner hike. That said a beginner can push through it and walk away a tad sore but feeling like the view was worth it. There is a lot to look at along the way and even some small water streaming through to cross over. There are bathrooms and a few picnic tables at the bottom.
My spouse and I walked up to the overlook that was a short .8 mile hike and when we got to the top we wished that we had started our hike sooner because we were so energized by the fun rocks that we climbed up there and there was even more to the hike at the top! The crest is our next venture.
Steep ascend/descend, but it's only about quarter mile on either side. Nice view and plenty of signs on the loop to let you know how far you've traveled. The boy scouts left a bench on the west side of the trail that's good to grab a smoke or lunch. East side of the trail has better panoramas.
Trail conditions & character
“However, it was only about a half mile, after that the terrain is less treacherous, and is a beautiful hike.”
“Proper hiking boots recommended, the trails are very rocky and at time very steep with leaves, loose dirt/rocks.”
“There are 2 parking areas and clean restroom available in the parking area.”
“Proper hiking boots recommended, the trails are very rocky and at time very steep with leaves, loose dirt/rocks.”
“There are 2 parking areas and clean restroom available in the parking area.”
Plan your run at House Mountain State Natural Area
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- Distance8 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit. Long enough for a real long run.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Websitetn.gov
- Phone(865) 215-6600
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–6 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–6 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–6 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–6 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–6 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–6 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–6 PM |
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