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2010 Hocking Hills Park Special Events

45th Annual Winter Hike

January 16, 2010

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 13, 2010                              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 13&14, 2010                         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 24, 2010                                     10 AM

Observe nature’s carpet of wildflowers and sparkling waterfalls in beautiful Hocking Hills.  Meet at the parking lot at Ash Cave.


Hocking Valley Birding Trail Presents:

International Migratory Bird Weekend

May 7- 9, 2010

Times and locations will vary…see the flier or   www.birdhocking.com

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, 2010                          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 29 & 30, 2010

Join with the Haunted Hocking “HHIT” 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.


Frontier Trail Hike

November 6, 2010                     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. 


Christmas in Ash Cave

December 12, 2009                           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.

 



 

 

 

We had a record crowd of 5800 hikers at the 37th Annual Winter Hike in 2002!

Thanks to all the volunteers, rangers and park staff for all their help in making this year's annual hike a success!

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On the day of the hike, the temperature was in the 30's.  Even in this warm winter, we were able to get a couple inches of snow to hike in!

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The governor enjoyed the bean soup but even with the huge crowd, the Kiwanis never ran out.

 

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Thanks to all the rangers from more than a dozen Ohio State Parks who came out to help with the festivities.

 

Hocking Hills State Park areas and trails all close at dusk.

 

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

 

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