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.
Grandma Gatewood’s Fall Colors Hike
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)
From all over the world,
people come to gawk at the colorful spread of leaf color the Hocking
Hills has to display. And it is definitely worth the trip. The
Grandma Gatewood Fall Color Hike is one of the park's more strenuous
programs-covering 6 miles of Old Man's Cave's celebrated hilly ups
and downs the region is known for. The tour is guided by
Hocking Hills State Park Naturalist, Pat Quackenbush, and covers the
area from Old Man's Cave Visitor Center to Cedar Falls.
The hike has become so popular, there are fewer stops along
the way than the shorter guided tours. Hikers walk the trail, awed
by the wide display of leaf colors, cliff overlooks, rock formations
and waterfalls. It is imperative that you bring drinks and
snacks- 6 miles is a long hike. Although the hike is at a relaxed
stride, there are some tough spots (roots, rocks, rough terrain) to
pass through. This hike is not well-suited for really young
children (unless you are prepared to carry them part of the 6 miles)
or if you have medical problems.
And a special treat. . .at the end of the hike, the park
generously offers free marshmallows and s'mores hikers can cook over
an open fire.
Hocking Hills State Park areas and
trails all close at dusk.
