Hocking Hills State Park Travel Guide
About Hocking Hills State Park What makes Hocking Hills State Park such a unique park? Hocking Hills State Park offers a unique mix of caves, waterfalls, and gorgeous hiking trails not found anywhere else in the state. The massive 700-foot Ash Cave is just one of many large caves found in the area, and the […]
Hike to Cascade Gorge Natural Pool from Suspension Bridge – Mill Creek MetroParks
– Distance & Type: 0.8 Mile Out-and-Back Trail
– Elevation Change: +/- 155 Feet
– Hike Difficulty: Easy
Hike the Full Old Man’s Cave Loop at Hocking Hills State Park
In the span of just two miles you will pass three waterfalls, hike through three sandstone tunnels, pass underneath the namesake Old Man’s Cave while being surrounded by cliffs towering upwards of 100 feet! Trail Details: – Parking: 39.436472, -82.539639 (Far end of the parking lot, furthest away from the visitors center) – Trailhead: 39.436361, -82.539194 (Just off the […]
Hiking Old Man’s Cave to Lower Falls Hocking Hills State Park
The iconic Old Man’s Cave trail leads you through a deep gorge full of picturesque blackhand sandstone formations, caves, cascades and waterfalls. Locations – Parking Coordinates: 39.435463, -82.540939 (Large parking lot adjacent to the Old Man’s Cave Visitors Center) – Trailhead Coordinates: 39.434710, -82.541381 (In front of the visitors center. Follow the steps down into the gorge) Hike Details […]
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 […]
Winter Hiking the Rock House Rim Trail – Hocking Hills State Park, OH
Explore the beautiful and unique cave known as Rock House on a short 0.7-mile hike. Trail Details Location: – Parking: 39.496188, -82.614532 – Trailhead: 39.496583, -82.615139 Distance & Type: 0.7 miles loop Elevation change: 165 foot elevation gain Difficulty: Easy Hike features: The 200-foot long and 30-foot tall Rock House Cave, Moss Covered Cliffs, a […]
Winter Hiking Cantwell Cliffs Rim Trail at Hocking Hills State Park, Ohio
Trail Details Location: – Parking lot at trailhead: 39.540361, -82.575750 – Trailhead Location: 39.540361, -82.575750 (north end of the parking lot) Distance & Type: 1 mile loop trail Elevation change: 195 foot elevation gain Difficulty: Moderate due to steep steps and fast elevation gain. Dog Friendly: Yes – Leashed Hike features: 2 Recessed Caves Buck’s Run and Falls […]
Winter Hiking the Rock House Gorge Hike at Hocking Hills State Park
Explore the beautiful and unique cave known as Rock House. Trail Details Location: – Parking: 39.495191, -82.612853 – Trailhead: 39.495345, -82.613352 Distance & Type: 1.2 mile lollipop loop Elevation change: 197 foot elevation gain Difficulty: Easy Hike features: The 200-foot long and 30-foot tall Rock House Cave, Moss Covered Cliffs, a 100-foot tall ‘seasonal’ waterfall […]