Hocking Hills State Park Travel Guide

 butterflykizzez04 Says:  Other features of the rock include cross-bedding, honeycomb weathering and slump blocks. The first is noticeable as diagonal lines in the rock intersecting horizontal ones. It is actually the cross section of an ancient sand bar in the delta and was caused by changing ocean... 

 TaraDodrill Says:  Go ziplining in the Hocking Hills! The Hocking Peaks Outdoor Adventure Park is less than five minutes from Old Man's Cave and has 17 ziplines and dozens of aerial obstacles you have to traverse to get around the course. The entire course takes about two hours. There are OGO... 

 butterflykizzez04 Says:  There are over 25 miles of trails winding through Hocking Hills State Park. Each trail is unique- offering visitors to the park breathtaking views of streams with cascading waterfalls, mysterious, dark gorges and rugged, awesome ridges. Trails lead to recess caves at Ash... 

 butterflykizzez04 Says:  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... 

 butterflykizzez04 Says:  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... 

 butterflykizzez04 Says:  This review is on a beautiful peace of heaven in central Ohio. About forty miles south of Columbus you will find one of the prettiest spots in the world. If you want to see one of the most beautiful places in the Ohio, go to Hocking Hills State Park. This park boasts some of... 

 butterflykizzez04 Says:  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. Interesting things to look for:Old Man's Cave... 

 butterflykizzez04 Says:  Devil's Bath Tub is a fascinating piece of streambed in the Upper Gorge area of the Old Man's Cave unit of Hocking Hills State Park in southeastern Ohio. This pothole in the relatively weak middle layer of the Blackhand sandstone is constantly being enlarged and deepened by... 

 butterflykizzez04 Says:  Actually, along with the movement of the earth, it's really nothing more than water and erosion that made this place we call Hocking Hills. In fact, your own back yard might be able to take on this same effect with a hose, a shovel and some earthmoving equipment. Oh and... 

 butterflykizzez04 Says:  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... 

 butterflykizzez04 Says:  This section begins northeast of Logan at SR 664 and Walnut Dawler Road. The trail meanders southwest through Enterprise and skirts the SE side of SR-33 were it enters Lake Logan State Park at the levee. Near here, we honor one of the Buckeye Trail's founders, William (Bill)... 

 butterflykizzez04 Says:  Old Man’s Cave is a scenic attraction of Hocking Hills State Park. The park is actually composed of six separate areas and encompasses some of the most diverse and fascinating terrain in the state. The area is administered by the Ohio Department of Natural Resource’s... 

 butterflykizzez04 Says:  Parking & restrooms: Park in the parking lot. There are restrooms located across the road and to the right from the parking area. There is also a snack bar open during the summer. Maps: A good map is highly recommended. Obtain the Old Man's Cave Section map from the Buckeye... 

 butterflykizzez04 Says:  Description: This hike makes use of the Buckeye Trail and the white blazed Bypass Bridle Trail to create a loop hike. Two options offer either a 6 mile or 10 mile round trip. The hike starts on the Buckeye Trail where it crosses SR 664/374 near Old Man's Cave and follows the... 

 butterflykizzez04 Says:  Picnic areas with tables, grills, latrines and drinking water are located at each of the recess caves. The shelters at Old Man's Cave and Ash Cave may be reserved by calling the park office at (740) 385-6841. The shelters at Rock House and Cantwell Cliffs are first-come,... 

 Darkeyedgirl Says:   I have never been stung OR had poison ivy until my visit at the cabin (rustic cabin, not the Wild Turkey) in Hocking Hills. For those who are usually 'at one with nature', you will someday find yourself 'at two with nature', so bring along Calamine to combat the ivy and 27...