Category: Waterfalls
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5 Must-See Waterfalls at Hocking Hills State Park, Ohio
Depending on the time of year and recent weather conditions, Hocking Hills can have anywhere from seven to fifteen active waterfalls. This is includes my top five favorite waterfalls to photograph when visiting Hocking Hills State Park in southeastern Ohio. Each waterfall can be reached after a short hike. 5 – Broken Rock Falls Hikers […]
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Exploring Ash Cave at Hocking Hills State Park – Ohio’s Largest Cave
The Ash Cave Loop features its namesake Ash Cave, a 700 foot wide by 100 foot deep by 90 foot tall recessed cave and waterfall. Locations (Parking and Trailhead) – Parking Coordinates: 39.396071, -82.545738 (Coordinates lead to parking near trailhead. Additional parking can be found in the lot across the road.) – Trailhead Coordinates: 39.396278, -82.545612 (The […]
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Hiking to Upper Falls at Old Man’s Cave in Hocking Hills State Park
Trail Details: Parking: 39.436472, -82.539639 Trailhead: 39.436361, -82.539194 Distance: 1.0 mile loop Difficulty: Easy (stone steps could be difficult for some) Features: Upper Falls, Devil’s Bathtub, Blackhand Sandstone cliffs, Stone Bridges, Recessed Cave Upper Falls is just one of more than a half dozen waterfalls located in and around Hocking Hills State Park. The clear turquoise water, […]
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Discover Big Run Falls and Cascade Park
Located in New Castle, Pennsylvania, Big Run Falls can be found within an area known as Cascade park, a former amusement park owned by Penn Power Company that operated the park starting in the late 1890s and ran until the early 1980s. The park was home to a zoo, carousels, coasters and bumper car attractions to […]
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Hike the Lake Cohasset Loop in Mill Creek MetroParks bc
Hemlock trees and moss covered sandstone formations wrap around the oldest lake in Mill Creek Park. This hike will guide you past multiple historic structures from the early 1800s. Trailhead Location: (41.072944, -80.688548) – Suspension Bridge Parking Lot Distance & Type: 2.4 miles (3.9 km) Loop Elevation change: +/- 70 feet Difficulty: Easy hike on […]
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Explore Hells Hollow Falls at McConnells Mill State Park
A short hike that follows Hell Run until it reaches the 18-foot high Hells Hollow Falls and a lime kiln from the 1850s. Trailhead Location: Parking & Trailhead can be found at (40.931375, -80.239854) Distance & Type: 1 mile (1.6 km) out and back Elevation change: +/- 20-feet Difficulty: Easy hike on a well maintained […]
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Hike to Grindstone Falls, McConnells Mill State Park, PA
Take the short hike to this hidden gem at McConnells Mill State Park. Trailhead Location: – Parking (40.911098, -80.195419) – Trailhead (40.911329, -80.196902) Distance & Type: 1.2 miles (2km) total out and back Elevation change: 258’ Difficulty: Easy Hike Features: The beautiful Grindstone Falls The lower cascades on Grindstone Run Solitude (If you are looking […]
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Hike the Mill Creek Gorge at Mill Creek MetroParks
Trailhead Location: (41.072944, -80.688548) Distance: 1.8-mile loop hike Elevation change: +/- 105 feet Difficulty: Easy Hike features: Large, colorful sandstone rock formations Overhang cave Lanterman’s Mill The Covered Bridge The Suspension Bridge Note: Trail conditions change over time. If you discover any inaccuracies with this post during your visit, please post a comment below […]
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Hiking the Lake Newport Loop in Mill Creek MetroParks, Ohio
Trailhead Location: Parking / Trailhead Distance & Type: 4.5 Mile Loop trail (mostly on trails, small portion follows the side of a road) Elevation Gain: +/- 40 ft. Difficulty: Easy – Moderate (main factor – distance) Wheelchairs and Strollers – No Dog Friendly – Yes Hike Highlights: • Plenty of birds and wildlife near the […]