Old Man's Cave

Hocking Hills State Park Hiking

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Old Man's Cave

Ash Cave Cedar Falls Old Man's Cave Cantwell Cliffs Rock House Conkle's Hollow

There are six major hiking areas in Hocking Hills State Park - Ash Cave, Old Man's Cave, Rock House, Conkle's Hollow, Cedar Falls and Cantwell Cliffs. Each of these park areas offers a unique experience for those who walk its paths no matter what season. There are hemlock-lined trails at Cedar Falls and huge rock formations in Old Man's Cave, waterfalls at Ash Cave and breathtaking overlooks at Conkle's Hollow. Visitors to the park are sure to treasure their explorations for years to come. Rich in forested areas and natural wonders, there are over 25 miles of hiking trails in the Hocking Hills State Park system. Old Man's Cave is most renowned for its awesome cliff faces, waterfalls and unique rock formations.

Old Man's Cave - Hocking Hills State Park GPS Tracking: 39.434668,-82.541571

Old Man's Cave

One of the most popular attractions at Hocking Hills State Park, Old Man's Cave is a grand display of nature's beauty with its covering of Eastern Hemlocks, cliffs and waterfalls. Thousands of years of water flowing through the valley have cut away the Blackhand Sandstone and provided a trail for visitors to follow.

Open all year long, Old Man's Cave features many unique bridges and scenic views. A single trail meanders through the recess cave. It is open from dawn to dusk.

Length: Old Man's Cave is approximately 1 mile long and takes about an hour to hike. Visitors can also access a trail near the A-frame bridge to head to Cedar Falls and Ash Cave. It is a one-way 6 mile hike to Ash Cave and there is no bus service for return hikers.

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Directions: From Logan, Ohio: Take 664 South 12 miles to park. Old Man's Cave is located just off State Route 664 across from the tiered parking lot at Hocking Hills State Park. Within a stones throw is the Naturalist Log Cabin and the newly renovated Hocking Hills State Park Visitor Center.

Need more information on the parks:

ODNR - Ohio Department of Natural Resources

John Kasich, Governor - David Payne, 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.

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