Enjoy winters splendor on this 6-mile trek from
Old Man’s Cave to
AshCave.
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 13, 20105-7 PM
Meet at the
AshCave
parking lot. Take your sweetheart for a romantic stroll to
AshCave in the
soft light of dusk. Afterwards, enjoy a cozy fire and
refreshments.
Maple Sugaring in the Hills
March 13&14, 2010
12-4 PM
Join us at the Naturalist Cabin located behind
the Old Man’s
CaveVisitorCenter.
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 24, 201010
AM
Observe nature’s carpet of wildflowers and
sparkling waterfalls in beautiful Hocking Hills. Meet at
the parking lot at
AshCave.
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 16, 20101:00 PM
Bring along a cool drink and celebrate the
season’s colors. Meet with the naturalist at the Old Man’s
CaveVisitorCenter 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 29 & 30, 2010
Join with the Haunted Hocking “HHIT” team as they
search for the unexplained at
AshCave 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.
Frontier Trail Hike
November 6, 201012-4 PM
Explore the history of the Hocking Hills region
with a walk back through time dramatized by costumed
interpreters along
AshCave trail.
Christmas in
AshCave
December 11, 20105 – 7 PM
Step away from the hectic holiday season and come
bundled for the weather while enjoying a lighted stroll back to
AshCave.
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.
Hocking
Hills State Park
20160 State Route 664 S Logan, Ohio 43138
(740) 385-6841 Park Office 385-6165 Camp Office
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 such as white tailed deer,
wild turkey or even the cumbersome box turtle.
Rental Cottages at Hocking Hills
The park operates 40 gas-heated and
air-conditioned family cottages. Each has two bedrooms (one with two twin beds; one with a
double bed).
All cottages feature a bath with a shower, living room with gas-burning fireplace,
complete kitchen, dining area and screened porch. If you want to
know more about cottages & check out our seasonal specials, click here!
Reservations can not be made from this site! You must call
1-800-282-7275!
Camping at Hocking Hills
The 172 site campground is situated on a wooded ridge and is open year-round on
a first-come, first-served basis. Guests can enjoy a swimming pool
and showers.
Electric sites are available. Reservations are required for the group camp areas
which allow tents only.
Camper cabins are equipped with all the basic camping needs. Reservations are required
and guests must bring extra items like food, sleeping gear and tableware.
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.
Join astronomers in stargazing on a cold, winter night, learn about some shady characters
who hid out in the gorge long ago or eavesdrop on a bat's conversation as it catches its
prey.
Hiking around the Hocking Hills
There are over 25 miles of trails winding through the streams, gorges and ridges
throughout the
park.
Trails lead to recess caves at Ash Cave and Cantwell Cliffs, through towering hemlocks
at Cedar Falls and 200 feet above the ground along the rim of Conkle's Hollow.
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.
For trail info, click here...
Dining Lodge (Seasonal) The
dining lodge contains a restaurant, meeting rooms, TV lounge, game room, snack bar and an
outside swimming pool. There are no sleeping facilities at the lodge. The park office,
also located inside the lodge, is open year-round.
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 such as white tailed deer,
wild turkey or even the cumbersome box turtle. 
park.
