Hiking in the Hocking Hills - Ohio State Parks
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Hiking in the Hocking Hills With more than 30 miles of hiking trails in Hocking Hills State Park, there is something for every outdoor enthusiast. The scenic rock formations, waterfalls and unique forests make this one of the gems in Ohio’s state park system.
1 ROCKHOUSE
Situated midway up a 150-foot cliff, Rockhouse is a tunnel-like cavern 25 feet high and roughly 200 feel long. The gorge trail provides direct access to the cave. The “window” at the west end provides stunning views of the waterfall flowing over the cliff face.
2 CONKLES HOLLOW
The deep, cool gorge, which is only 100 feet wide in places and is considered by some to be the deepest in Ohio, has numerous waterfalls cascading over its sandstone cliffs. The Lower Gorge trail is designed to accommodate visitors of all abilities.
3 OLD MAN’S CAVE
Comprised of the Upper Falls, Upper Gorge, Middle Falls, Lower Falls and Lower Gorge, Old Man’s Cave travels along the magnificent gorge cut through the entire 150-foot thickness of the Blackhand sandstone.
4 WHISPERING CAVE
Whispering Cave features a gorge overlook, sandstone cliffs and a bridge that connects to the Buckeye Trail. The 105-foot waterfall continues to carve out this young sandstone gorge filled with 683 ice age era fauna of hemlock and rhododendron.
See reverse side for Hocking Hills hiking maps
5 CEDAR FALLS
The trail leading to Cedar Falls passes through the most exquisite area in Hocking Hills. This remote, primitive chasm is laden with hemlock and bound by steep rock walls and their accompanying grottoes and waterfalls. It is a wild and secluded but spectacularly beautiful place.
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6 ASH CAVE
The approach to Ash Cave is through a narrow gorge lined with massive hemlocks, beech trees and various hardwoods. The valley floor offers brilliant displays of wildflowers in season, including large flowered trillium. The narrow gorge is approximately one-fourth mile in length and gives way to the tremendous overhanging ledge and cave shelter.
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7 CANTWELL CLIFFS
Cantwell Cliffs is known for its deep valleys, cliffs and rock shelter. Visitors can either hike the rim trail or follow the narrow passageway along the 677 valley floor. One of the most unique features in the area is a narrow passage visitors must access to 50 reach the bottom of the gorge.
TRAIL SAFETY M T MC CA AR RTIPS TH HU UR R
Please remember that hikers must remain on designated trails at all times while in the Hocking Hills region, and stay clear of all cliff edges. Young children should be closely supervised.
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Rock House Rim Trail .2 mi
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Old Man's Cave Access .04 mi
Shelterhouse
Upper Falls Loop Trail .6 mi
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Upper Falls
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Visitor Center
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To Learn More About Hocking Hills Visit: www.ohiostateparks.org
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Broken Rock Falls Trail .2 mi
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CANTWELL CLIFFS L LO OG GA AN N
LAKE LOGAN STATE PARK
180
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664
M
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BU
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ROCKHOUSE
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678
595 11
HOCKING HILLS STATE FOREST
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CONKLES HOLLOW STATE NATURE PRESERVE g
Bi
Pin e
Road
3
11
WHISPERING CAVE 664
664
328
OLD MAN’S CAVE 93
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WAYNE NATIONAL FOREST
HOCKING HILLS STATE PARK
6
5
CEDAR FALLS
374
ASH CAVE
56
Hiking in the Hocking Hills With more than 30 miles of hiking trails in Hocking Hills State Park, there is something for every outdoor enthusiast. The scenic rock formations, waterfalls and unique forests make this one of the gems in Ohio’s state park system.
1 ROCKHOUSE
Situated midway up a 150-foot cliff, Rockhouse is a tunnel-like cavern 25 feet high and roughly 200 feel long. The gorge trail provides direct access to the cave. The “window” at the west end provides stunning views of the waterfall flowing over the cliff face.
2 CONKLES HOLLOW
The deep, cool gorge, which is only 100 feet wide in places and is considered by some to be the deepest in Ohio, has numerous waterfalls cascading over its sandstone cliffs. The Lower Gorge trail is designed to accommodate visitors of all abilities.
3 OLD MAN’S CAVE
Comprised of the Upper Falls, Upper Gorge, Middle Falls, Lower Falls and Lower Gorge, Old Man’s Cave travels along the magnificent gorge cut through the entire 150-foot thickness of the Blackhand sandstone.
4 WHISPERING CAVE
Whispering Cave features a gorge overlook, sandstone cliffs and a bridge that connects to the Buckeye Trail. The 105-foot waterfall continues to carve out this young sandstone gorge filled with 683 ice age era fauna of hemlock and rhododendron.
See reverse side for Hocking Hills hiking maps
5 CEDAR FALLS
The trail leading to Cedar Falls passes through the most exquisite area in Hocking Hills. This remote, primitive chasm is laden with hemlock and bound by steep rock walls and their accompanying grottoes and waterfalls. It is a wild and secluded but spectacularly beautiful place.
LAKE HOPE STATE PARK 328
6 ASH CAVE
The approach to Ash Cave is through a narrow gorge lined with massive hemlocks, beech trees and various hardwoods. The valley floor offers brilliant displays of wildflowers in season, including large flowered trillium. The narrow gorge is approximately one-fourth mile in length and gives way to the tremendous overhanging ledge and cave shelter.
ZALESKI STATE FOREST Z ZA AL LE ES SK K II
7 CANTWELL CLIFFS
Cantwell Cliffs is known for its deep valleys, cliffs and rock shelter. Visitors can either hike the rim trail or follow the narrow passageway along the 677 valley floor. One of the most unique features in the area is a narrow passage visitors must access to 50 reach the bottom of the gorge.
TRAIL SAFETY M T MC CA AR RTIPS TH HU UR R
Please remember that hikers must remain on designated trails at all times while in the Hocking Hills region, and stay clear of all cliff edges. Young children should be closely supervised.
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VINTON FURNACE STATE FOREST
Camp Access Trail .1 mi
Rock House Rim Trail .2 mi
Gorge Overlook Trail 2.9 mi
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Parking Lot
R Park
Old Man's Cave Access .04 mi
Shelterhouse
Upper Falls Loop Trail .6 mi
Naturalist Cabin
Grandma Gatewood (Buckeye) Trail
Parking Lot
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Upper Falls
Buckeye Trail
Restroom Shelterhouse
Parking Lot
Visitor Center
Buckeye Trail
Restroom
Tunnel
Scenic Overlook
Bridge
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Shelterhouse
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Devil's Bathtub
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Scenic Overlook
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Grandma Gatewood (Buckeye) Trail
Hemlock Bridge Trail 1 mi
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Gorge Overlook Trail 2.9 mi
Grandma Gatewood (Buckeye) Trail 5.3 mi
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To Learn More About Hocking Hills Visit: www.ohiostateparks.org
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1 inch = 300 feet
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State Route 664
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Scenic Overlook
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Ash Cave Rim Trail .3 mi
Office / Campground Store
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Lower Access Trail .1 mi
Restroom
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Picnic Area
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Gorge Exit Trail .5 mi
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Broken Rock Falls Trail .2 mi
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