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Outdoors and Sports House Mountain Trails

The view from House Mountain
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    Saddle Ridge Road
    Lexington, VA 24450
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    540-463-3777 (Visitor Information)
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    Lexington
    Locality
    Rockbridge
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House Mountain is a prominent Rockbridge County landmark five miles west of Lexington. The mountain actually consists of two peaks - Big and Little House Mountains - with a gentle meadow between called "the saddle." Once a pasture and apple orchard, "the saddle" looks up at the cliffs of Big House Mountain to the west (3,645 feet) and Little House Mountain to the east (3,386 feet). To reach the trails from Lexington take Rt. 60 west 2 miles. Turn left on Jacktown Road for 3 1/2 miles. Turn right on Saddle Ridge Road for 1/4 mile to the end of state maintenance and park. As you begin the walk, bear right at the first fork in the road to reach "the saddle," which is located two miles from the parking area. There is a white gate and information board here. The hike is moderate to "the saddle." The hike to Big House Mountain to the west is difficult.

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Last Updated: 01/31/2019

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