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The summit of Big House Mountain offers views to the East, South and of Little House Mountain.
From the trailhead parking lot follow the "Trail" signs up the private access road for about 1 mile to a white gate. (Do not try to follow what appears to be a trail behind the parking lot). Be careful to not hike down any of the private driveways. Most of them are well posted.
The trail is now an old dirt road and is not blazed. It will continue uphill to the saddle for another 1.3 miles. The saddle is located between Little And Big House Mountain and provides a beautiful camping area.
Continue on the unblazed trail to the left of the kiosk. The trail will become very steep until you reach the summit of Big House Mountain in 0.9 miles. Views to the South open up before the summit (especially in the Winter). Continue along the ridge past an old brick building to the end of the ridge to another overlook.
To return to the trailhead, simply backtrack. Little House Mountain can be climbed from the saddle following a very faint trail straight up to the ridge. It is supposedly blue blazed.
Go west on Route 60 (Midland Trail) about 6 miles, then turn left on Jacktown Road (Rt. 641). Go about 3.5 miles, then turn right on Saddle Ridge Road (Rt. 643). Go the to end of state maintenance.
WARNING: Trailhead parking is very limited. A maximum of 4 cars can be parked there.
You can also click on the marker on the map to get Google directions to the trailhead.
