Hocking HillsWhere all the best roads lead . . .HIKE. STAY. PLAY. YOUR HOCKING HILLS ADVENTURE BEGINS HERE!
Hocking HillsWhere all the best roads lead . . .HIKE. STAY. PLAY. YOUR HOCKING HILLS ADVENTURE BEGINS HERE!
Daily Hikes to Monthly Events
April 14: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM VC at Old Man's Cave Paint a Rock
April 24: Hike Whispering - Hocking Hills 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Meet us for a 2 mile hike to look for wildflowers along Whispering Cave.Hocking Lodge
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April 18 Off-trail Hike - Lake Hope 10:00 am - 11:30 am Join the naturalist on this guided, difficult hike to see a recess cave. Meet at Oak Point. Please wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes, and dress for the weather. Feel free to bring along any additional equipment to assist with uneven, steep terrain and mud/water conditions.
April 25 Wetland Wade 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Hope Furnace Located on State Route 278 Please dress for the weather and bring footwear appropriate for wet, soggy, and muddy conditions. Rain boots and a hiking stick are helpful! Headlamps or flashlights are encouraged for the night program in March.
April 22 Get outside to celebrate Earth Day! 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Join us for a 4-mile Naturalist led hike to learn more about native plants and simple ways you can make a positive impact on our environment. This hike will be a combination of public and backcountry trails. Meet at the Park Office, 185 Clear Creek Road in Lancaster. Clear Creek Park Office 185 Clear Creek Rd Lancaster, OH, 43130 (614)508-8111 Facility: Park Office
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Free to the public. All Year Long.
Learn. See. Do. At Hocking Hills State Park.
At Ash Cave
There are seven major hiking areas in Hocking Hills State Park - All are one-way trail systems.
Ash Cave, Old Man's Cave, Rock House, Conkle's Hollow, Cedar Falls, Cantwell Cliffs, and Whispering Cave Trail. These park areas offer a unique experience for those who walk its paths no matter what season (the park is open year-round from dawn to dusk)—located on the southern edge of Hocking County. But those are just a handful. There are many hiking trails in the Hocking Hills include those at Wayne National Forest, Clear Creek Metro Parks, Lake Hope State Park, Vinton County Park District's Moonville Tunnel, and Hocking College's Robbins Crossing (with park programs) and the Athens Hock-Hocking Adena Rail Trail bikeway.