43rd 3rd
Annual Winter Hike January 19-
Continuous starts from 9-11 AM
Enjoy winters splendor on this 6-mile trek from Old Man’s Cave
to Ash Cave. Layered clothing and good footwear recommended.
Refreshments are available at Cedar Falls for a donation. A
shuttle bus returns hikers to Old Man’s Cave.
Sweethearts Hike February
9
- 5-7 PM
Meet at the Ash Cave parking lot. Take your sweetheart for a
romantic stroll to Ash Cave in the soft light of dusk.
Afterwards, enjoy a cozy fire and refreshments.
Maple Sugaring in the Hills
March 8 & 9-
12-4 PM
Join us at the Naturalist Cabin located behind the Old Man’s
Cave Visitor Center. Savor the taste of the season as we boil
down our local maple sap. Discover the many methods used
throughout history to make this tasty treat. Free samples are
available.
Wildflowers and Waterfalls Hike
April 19 -10
AM
Observe nature’s carpet of wildflowers and sparkling waterfalls
in beautiful Hocking Hills. Meet at the parking lot at Ash Cave.
Frontier Trail Hike
May 3
-12-4
PM
Explore the history of the Hocking Hills region with a walk back
through time dramatized by costumed interpreters along Ash Cave
trail. Don’t forget to check-in with the historical interpreters
at Richard Roe’s History Camp to explore and learn more about
Ohio’s fascinating past May 4-6, 2007. Maybe even join in and
try your hand at the Frontier Trail Games on Sunday afternoon!
Hocking Valley Birding Trail Presents: International Migratory
Bird Weekend
May
9-11
Times and locations will vary…see the flier,
www.birdhocking.com
or the
parks website for details.
Join with several area naturalist and birders along the Hocking
Valley Birding Trail route for a variety of programs, hikes and
events to celebrate the return of our avian friends.
Grandma Gatewood’s Fall Colors Hike October 18
-
1:00 PM
Bring along a cool drink and celebrate the season’s colors. Meet
with the naturalist at the Old Man’s Cave Visitor Center for a
strenuous hike that spans roughly 6 miles of the Grandma
Gatewood trail. We will be traversing the section that runs from
Old Man’s Cave to Cedar Falls and back while enjoying the scenic
beauty and cultural personality. This hike does include several
hills and steps and is not recommended for the easily winded
individual. (Approx. 3to4 hrs)
Haunted Hocking Weekend
October 31 & November 1
Join with the Haunted Hocking “HIT” team as they search for the
unexplained at Ash Cave or try your hand at Pumpkin decorating.
Registered campers and cabin guest can enjoy a hayride, a family
fun spooky movie, site judging, and trick or treat at Old Man’s
Cave campground. Regular camping & cabin fees apply.
Christmas in Ash Cave
December 13-
5 – 7 PM
Step away from the hectic holiday season and come bundled for
the weather while enjoying a lighted stroll back to Ash Cave.
Once you arrive at the cave warm with refreshments by an open
fire. Listen to or join with our carolers, have the kids visit
with an old fashion Santa or help to decorate our Christmas tree
for wildlife.
It's an Ohio
State Park. It is undisturbed forests and rugged cliffs and deep,
mysterious gorges. It is hiking, bird watching, star programs and
wildlife. It's Adventure. It is the Hocking Hills. Complete Guide
to: Hocking Hills State Park
is located at:19852 State Route 664 S
Logan, Ohio 43138
(740) 385-6841 Park Office
385-6165 Camp Office
(740) 385-8003
Naturalist/Park Officer
Hocking Hills State Park Programs for
April include. . .
Friday
May 23
9:00 PM
*HISTORIC LANTERN TOUR of ASH CAVE-
The
mystery of Ash Cave is special as far back as the last Ice Age
and beyond. Join the naturalist in the parking lot area to
explore Ash Cave by lantern light and learn this special history
first hand. We supply the lights…you supply the imagination.
(Please no pets at the lantern tour)
Saturday May 24
1:00
PM THE WONDERS of OLD MAN’S CAVE -Meet
the naturalist at the Naturalist Cabin for a short hike and
discover some facts about the history of the area and the rock
formations that are found throughout the park.
There is so much that makes Hocking Hills State Park unique.
Cascading waterfalls, breathtaking cliffs, deep recess caves and
forestland as far as the eye can see are just a few distinctive
features of the region. But there is more. .
Located
in the picturesque sandstone
region of Southeastern Ohio, Hocking Hills
State Park encompasses some of the most scenic
areas in the entire
state. Rock outcrops, deep cool gorges, and waterfalls are found
throughout the 6 main park areas. The
pristine beauty of the area is enhanced by the abundance of wildlife
found throughout the Hocking region. Visitors to the park can almost bet
they'll see Ohio wildlife such as white tailed deer, wild turkey or even
the cumbersome box turtle.
From
guided night hikes through the dim recesses of Ash Cave in the spring to a
snow-covered exploration for Ohio's elusive owls in the winter, the park offers
its visitors programs all year long.
Click here for more. . . or find
out specific info about each event below:
There are over 25 miles of trails
winding through Hocking Hills State
Park.
Each trail is unique- offering
visitors to the park breathtaking
views of streams with cascading
waterfalls, mysterious, dark gorges
and rugged, awesome ridges.
Click here
for more. .
The
region offers cabin rentals for every taste!
Reservations can even be made online!
Click here to
find cabins!
Park
Cottages
The
park operates 40 gas-heated and air-conditioned
family cabin/cottages.
Reservations cannot be made from this
site! You must call 1-866-OHIOPARKS.
Click here for more. .
The 172 site campground (Approx
159 have electric) is situated on a wooded ridge
and is open year-round. Swimming pool, showers and seasonal events.
Click here for more. .
Reserve
campsites online
HERE.
Notable Organizations
There are
organizations worth noting in the region
that maintain high standards of involvement
keeping the parks and region both as green
as possible and provide information to the
visitors of the region. One of these is the
Hocking Valley Birding Trail.
For more information,
click here. . .
Need more information on the parks:
ODNR - Ohio Department of Natural Resources
Ted Strickland, Governor - Sean D. Logan, Director
614-265-6561
The Insider's Official
Guide to Hocking Hills State Park
These trails are beautiful as
well as potentially dangerous. Caution and
common sense are advised. Young children should be closely supervised while in
these areas. All park visitors must remain on trails at all times. Trails close
at dusk.
For trail info, click here...
Hocking
Hills State Park areas and trails all close at dusk.
The information provided is correct to the best of our
knowledge.
All Rights Reserved. Prices, facilities and
availability are subject to change at any time and may contain errors.
Although the information given is updated, immediate changes may not be
available. Please call the park, agency or private facility ahead for
updated information before visiting. Thehockinghills.org contains many
outside contacts and has no control over the content of those sites.
HOCKING VALLEY BIRDING TRAIL
Located
in the picturesque sandstone
The Insider's Official
Guide to Hocking Hills State Park
