An Ohio treasure, Hocking Hills has been one of my favorite parks for my entire life. Accessible to all ages, with a plethora of trails both long and short. Plenty of bridges and paved areas. You can really make your Hocking Hills experience as intense as you'd like. With features such as Old Man's Cave and a creek with several water falls, you do not want to miss this park. My personal favorite season to visit is autumn, watching the trees shed their colorful leaves. Gorgeous views, great photo ops, and fun for the whole family. Not to mention free parking. read more

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Hocking Hills is one of the best state parks in the Midwest. Whether you are looking for challenging trails to hike, a campground, or just a scenic spot for a picnic lunch, this state park is the perfect place. The trails are well maintained and range from easy to challenging. The trails are dog friendly, but please pick up after your puppy. My friend and I stayed at a nearby campground for a week and hiked every day with our two dogs. We arrived early in the morning and hiked different trails. Some of the trails are loops and some are out-and-back. A few of them involve steep climbs, rock stairs, or scrambling up rocks, so consult the free park map for details. The visitor center is very nice, and naturalists are available to answer questions and provide recommendations. Restrooms are clean and well maintained. The campground at Hocking Hills tends to fill up quickly, with reservations being made up to six months in advance. If the campgrounds are full, there are several private campgrounds in the area that are very nice. We actually camped at Campbell's Cove and drove the short distance to Hocking Hills State Park every morning. read more

We visited Hocking Hills for a quick weekend visit from Indianapolis. I can't believe it took us this long to visit this stunning park. The trails were incredibly peaceful and filled with caves, waterfalls and the dose of nature therapy our family needed. The visitors center is well done, features clean bathrooms, a few eagles/owls to the side of the building and access to the Old Man's Cave trails. We also visited the Conkle's Hollow trail located a few miles from the center (they offer a paved/accessible trail). We tried to visit the newer state park lodge for lunch and were surprised to be turned away due to not having reservations. The only thing we didn't enjoy about the area was that it's a food desert (surprisingly so for the amount of visitors they see). For example, the one coffee shop had a guy directing traffic and we were turned away due to their lot being full. Long story short, load some food for your rental ;) Enjoy this refuge- you won't regret it! read more

Last month my husband and I took a trip to the Hocking Hills. I've been coming here since college and it never gets old. My favorite two tails are Old Man's Cave and Conkles Hollow. These photos don't even come close to doing this place justice. The rock formations and various waterfalls are just stunning. During peak season, I do advise hiking early morning or evening to avoid the potentially massive crowds. read more

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If you haven't been go! Conked Hollow has spectacular vistas and is an invigorating clime. read more

Hocking Hills State Park - Conkles Hollow - Hiking Near Me - Logan, Ohio

What an amazing park! There are many trails and scenic views here. We waited until five just so that we could see the changing of the leaves. Definitely arrive early because the parking areas become full very quickly. Some of the trails are only a mile long, but very challenging to maneuver. Always check the elevation so that you have an idea of the challenges you will face. The elevation and stairs will challenge you! It reminds me of Pictured Rocks, Michigan in some ways. we were only here for a day so we hit three of the trails. I would definitely return to experience more. This has been on my bucket list and I'm glad we finally made it! read more

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This park is the highlight of the Hocking Hills area. There are several trails that start at different trailheads dispersed along the highway. You can spend the whole day driving the loop around Hocking Hills and hiking the out-and-back trails. read more

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Only got a quick, semi-rushed visit to this GORGEOUS region of Ohio, but I loved every MOMENT of my hike through this beautiful GEM in Ohio State Park's crown!! The Ash Cave hike was incredibly scenic and definitely do-able for just about anyone... I'll be back, hopefully soon, with MUCH more time to REALLY explore the MANY popular and lesser-known "nooks and crannies" of this WONDERFUL local attraction!! read more

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Such a beautiful state park! And it's free! Didn't have service a lot of times but it's ok because there is plenty of info and signage. There are many beautiful geological formations to see in short distances. So many beautiful waterfalls. Highly recommend. Not too strenuous. The visitor center is full of information. There are many signs along the road. Very busy so lots of people around. One way trails even though you have the few that will go the other way. read more

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So grateful for the DNR staff showing us around and pointing out key things to note for the less experienced hikers like us. They shared a lot about native animals, historical references of the land and what to look out for. read more

Hocking Hills State Park - 21-year-old black rat snake - Hiking Near Me - Logan, Ohio

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Good place to go with the family . You can take a nice walk in the caves go to Granny Fayes and eat lunch look at the waterfalls

This is a great park with way to figure out trails. It was quite dry when we went this time but it's still beautiful. read more

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Gorgeous place! There are so many different trails and things to see. We stayed in a cabin nearby which was great and immersive. read more

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I can't begin to explain how stunningly beautiful this place is! I've been wanting to make a trip to Hocking Hills for years and it was so good for my soul! Being in nature and hiking the trails during the fall season is a must do! I arrived the 3rd weekend in October which was full color change for the trees...so beautiful! The weather was perfect: sunny, high 60's which was great for hiking and 40s at night , perfect for a bonfire at the cabin. I did a 3 day adventure hike averaging 6 miles a day. Every trail offered a unique course and most trails were moderate in terrain, but there were a few trails that were extremely steep and rugged. You need to be prepared with flexible hiking boots, small backpack and water. My favorite trails were Old Man's Cave, Whispering Cave, and the upper rim of Conkles Hollow with steep cliffs and breathtaking views. I suggest renting a cabin nearby. They have plenty of rentals in the area. This place is magical and I can't wait to come back. read more

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The park is beautiful and FREE. We arrived on a Friday afternoon in July. Temperatures were in the 90s and fortunately the hike was mostly shaded and cooler in the gorge. There was ample parking and the visitor center was clean and educational. We hiked from the upper to the lower falls and were disappointed that we did not plan to stay longer. Our 6 and 9 year olds managed fine on the trail and it was great for those with minimal hiking experience. Cell service was spotty so plan accordingly if using a GPS to navigate. read more

We loved our winter hike. The nature center was our first stop and the kids loved playing in the fake cave and made trail upstairs. The building was cleaning and the park ranger was very knowledgeable on what trails the kids would be good at. We did Old Man's Cave (shorter section) , Ash Cave, and Conkle's Hollow with 4 and 5 year old. read more

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Hocking Hills State Park has been on my bucket list for quite some time! I honestly wasn't sure if I would ever make it here, but a call from my wife's best friend with news of cancer immediately set us on a 12 hour road trip to be by her side. Being the explorer that I am, I saw no harm in breaking up the drive with a few scenic stops along the way. THE EXPERIENCE The park is a 400 acre geological wonder filled with excellent natural features such as multiple waterfalls, America's largest recessed cave (Ash Cave), and boasts a natural cave with a 25 foot high ceiling and a 200 foot long main corridor that is 20 to 30 feet wide known as Rock House. Some parts of the park sit nearly 1100 feet above sea level while other areas within the gorge drop to around 725 feet. It's the gorge that makes Hocking Hills so spectacular. The Buckeye Trail allows you to travel a very extensive portion of the gorge as well as some of the higher elevations. Oh, and if you were wondering, a Buckeye, aka Aesculus Glabra, is a species of tree in the soapberry family native to North America. The trees bear a fruit that contain a large nut. The nut gives the tree its name because it is dark brown color with a light spot, resembling the shape and color of a deer's eye. During our visit we managed to see the Visitors Center, Upper Falls, Devil's Bathtub, Cedar Falls and Ash Cave. Each was spectacular in its own right, but Ash Cave and Upper Falls were our favorites. Ash Cave made me feel like I was inside a giant terrarium while Upper Falls was visually stimulating. I love the arched stone bridge above the falls. It made the waterfall photogenically more interesting than the larger Cedar Falls further south in the park. The Visitor Center is full of beautiful displays and useful information about the park and there are many parking areas near all the main features I mentioned above. What is EXTREMELY COOL is Ohio doesn't charge a fee to visit their State Parks, something I wish ALL State Parks would adopt! FINAL THOUGHTS I only wish I had taken a little extra time to visit Rock House and hike to the lower falls, but we just didn't have the room in our travel schedule. So if your planning to visit Hocking Hills State Park, budget at least 4 hours so that you can get a good glimpse of all the main features this spectacular place has to offer. 2023 / 13 read more

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What is there to say other than amazing? This is the spot for everyone to check out during summer, winter, spring, and fall. You'll never go wrong if you want a hike, just some fresh air, to capture photos, capture video, drone shots, anything you can think of. You'll fall in love. read more

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Gorgeous park, and very busy - for good reason. Free entry is a big park and there was a lot of parking at the visitor's center and plenty of trails surrounding (including a lot we didn't even get to) -- but when we left the parking lot was overflowing and cars were parked for a quarter mile at least down the road. So head in early if you want to park in a safer spot. So many cool parts of this trail - Gorge Overlook is a lot less scenic but was a welcome break after trading through the Buckeye Trail. Really cool landmarks are Old Man's Cave, Cedar Falls (even without a lot of rain, it was still a cool sight) and many others. Pack water! read more

Such a hidden gem in OH! About 3.5 hours from Pittsburgh. We saw pictures of Ash Cave and had to see it for ourselves. It is a completely paved trail & dog friendly. Only about .5 miles long until you hit the Cave. There is an alternate exit that would be considered easy/moderate and unpaved. Otherwise, you would exit the way you entered. On the alternate exit, there are metal steps that the grates are kind of pointed to help with grip. It was great for us but our pup had hard time going up these. Not sure if he's dramatic (likely) or if it was too pointy for his paw pads. He made it up the couple of flights with those steps but didn't enjoy it, I'll say. Otherwise it was super dog friendly! He was able to walk in the water too. This is a truly beautiful spot! So cool & a must-stop if you're in the area. PS there's a restroom right at the beginning of the trail read more

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This is our 2nd trip into area, 1st time in State park. There is so much hiking just a few min from the campground. There is plenty to do in the area for 3 day trip. read more

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Absolutely love to go hiking at Cedar Falls in Hocking Hills State Park. It was my son in-law first time here and he fully loved it. We went yesterday April 25, 2021, the group included my hubby, daughter, son in-law and myself. We also hiked Ash Cave Waterfall as well. It was absolutely gorgeous day and plenty of others out hiking enjoying weather as well. Always free to enjoy and definitely recommend you go hiking here if given the chance. read more

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I've heard about Hocking Hills State Park for a couple years now as a wonderful place to visit in mid/south Ohio. But as a Michigander, it has taken me this long to finally visit Hocking Hills because I don't tend to frequent Ohio if I can help it (hahaha omg I'M KIDDING!). I finally did visit this summer and not only did I visit, I camped there! The camping reservation system is quite a bit confusing, but upon entering the campgrounds, I understood why because this campground is PACKED. From other people we heard that they have made the campgrounds smaller and smaller (and therefore closer and closer together) through the years to make way for more capacity and it really shows. These campgrounds are cramped, but my campsite was thankfully a bit off the main road and had a cluster of trees to one side and an empty campground across the road from us, so we weren't surrounded on every side. We also had access to the trail system within easy walking distance of our campground, which was lovely and I'm here to say that WOW Hocking Hills truly blew me away. All the hype I had heard from friends and strangers alike were correct, this place is stunning! The first day, we arrived at the campground, set up, and then immediately hopped back into the car to go to Ash Cave, which is a small drive away. We did the small Ash Cave hike (I want to say it's perhaps not even a mile long), but it was SO worth it because this cave and waterfall are STUNNING! (Disclaimer: Our entire weekend was sort of rainy, so the hikes got a little treacherous when additionally slippery given that there are already so many waterfalls throughout this entire park!) Ash Cave was a perfect way to kick off our weekend at Hocking Hills and it's definitely a must-see while you're here! The following day we walked to the Buckeye (ugh....JK! :P) Trail and did the hike from the upper falls to the lower falls and then back to our campground! This was our only not-rainy day and it was EXTREMELY HOT (even in September!). Thankfully there was a ton of tree coverage throughout the entire trail and we took frequent breaks to appreciate all that could be seen on the hiking trail. This is one of the coolest hikes for sure because the path is so well maintained, but also a mostly natural path, so you really get a fun sense of adventure when you're here. As someone who does hike a lot and has seen all kinds of hiking trail conditions in her day all across the country, I can easily tell you that this is one of the most impressive and wonderful trails I have had the pleasure of hiking thus far! The entire loop from our campground to the upper falls, lower falls, and then back to our campground was about 4 miles, which isn't too bad, but was also relatively killer on such a hot day. We were tapped after that and decided to spend the late afternoon before making dinner at our campsite exploring the nearby town of Logan - it's a small town that's geared very much so towards advertising all that the Hocking Hills region has to offer, so there wasn't much. We went to their local ice cream shop that also had a petting zoo and enjoyed a cool cup of ice cream while watching the animals get fed before heading back to the campground. On our final full day there, we again hopped in the car and went to Cedar Falls this time, this is technically a spot you could hike to if you felt up for it from the campground, but we were all still feeling the effects from our previous day's hike, so we decided to drive to the parking lot, which would mean a short hike in to see Cedar Falls. We decided to hike this southern part of the Buckeye Trail first and loop back around at the end to check out the waterfall before heading back to our car. This part of the trail extends past the Lower Falls of our previous day's hike and is, if I remember correctly, 4 miles past the Lower Falls. We decided just to hike as far as we felt before turning around back to Cedar Falls. We were hoping to get as far as Whispering Cave, but got to the intersection between Whispering Cave and the Lower Falls and decided to turn around there since Whispering Cave was still about a mile out. The entire hike was again SO lovely though, and a bit more challenging/rugged than the previous day's hike, but it was just so much fun. You're climbing up against giant slabs of rock or between boulders, up and down, through natural steps made out of tree roots, over logs, all of it. It was so adventurous and a great time. There were some boardwalks throughout under waterfalls and was just another WONDERFUL hike that we all really enjoyed. All in all, I love Hocking Hills. There is still so much of the park that we have yet to explore and I definitely plan to come back here at some point SOON so that we can do it all again and do MORE! Come here for a great, adventurous time because it's absolutely wonderful! So many options available here for all kinds of skills levels, types of activities, and more! Love it!!! read more

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Absolutely gorgeous state park. Amenities are great. Good parking. Lots of trails and hikes to choose from. read more

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Incredibly beautiful trail. Loved every second of exploring this area. Even those dog friendly I wouldn't recommend bringing a dog that has shorter legs because there are areas where the steps are kind of difficult to climb and if they are awkward or long you would not be able to carry them throughout the whole path very comfortably. I would recommend wearing shoes with good tread because parts of the path are slippery. If you're in the area definitely worth visiting this. read more

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This park is my by far my favorite place in Ohio .. and it's free. It's hilly gorgeous ... it looks more like West Virginia or Tennessee to me. Some lovely peaceful farm country surrounds it ... you can camp but there are several cabins .. some rustic ..some nice. It's far enough from stuff that you would want to come prepared with water and snacks. We have stayed a few days or made it a day trip and drove back. People come from all over to see it .. be prepared the cell phone might not work. Ours didn't work there but our GPS did .. so glad we brought it. We stopped at Old Man cave first (most popular) .. welcome center with maps and flush bathrooms. I'd say Old man cave, upper and lower falls, Cedar falls, Ash cave and rock house are the top places to visit. You can do them in a day if you start early. nice place to hike .. good work out .. lots of stairs and hills. read more

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Hocking Hills State Park is one of the prettiest I have been to! I travelled from out of State to visit the park and it was well worth it. Our first stop was Old Man's Cave where they also had a huge visitors center. You can get a map at the visitors center and plan your route. There are several unique areas to explore that you can either hike to, or drive to each area. The trails are one way and this did make things confusing. I would suggest talking to the park rangers at the visitors center to ask for instructions with mapping your route. I am more of an experienced hiker and got confused. I also mapped our route on All Trails and noticed that All Trails mapped us as hiking longer than the map showed. We were expecting heavy rain that day and prepared with ponchos. Another great thing about the park is that it was free! read more

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What does social distancing mean to you? To me it means to get away from everyone and how do you do that? You go hiking deep and farther than any one person cares to venture as at that point it's just you and nature as well as a few friends that you know are all good! Coming here has been on my list for several months as who doesn't love a hike with several awesome features along the way that Mother Nature has created for all to see! Coming here I didn't really know how much more there would be other than a bathtub a devil occupies and a cave that a old man used to live in but what I found was nothing short of beautiful and just relaxing in it's own hikeable way! So first we came up on the first falls where there was plenty of water coming down with a bridge that goes over the top making for a totally beautiful setting that was just stunning! So down the trail a bit you find an interesting path as a lot of it has been carved out with stairs and bridges for you to avoid the river which was making for a really easy hike it wasn't until way down the trail that it got a bit more challenging the way I like it! So after the first falls we came up on the Devil's Bathtub which just screamed come sit inside and let me clean you as it was just a super cool rock formation in the river that just looked like it could be fun to swim in! So a bit more down the trail we came up on Old Mans Cave it was pretty big and kinda cool seeing it in this ravine but there was more to be found so I went on and on until I came up on the waterfall that was just sooo pretty I couldn't keep my eyes off it or behind it! This last waterfall was the stopping point for most but for us we kept going and then we found the suspension bridge that was kinda swinging of sorts which was super fun and just in an awesome place in the forest but a bit after this we would make it to Whispering Cave which was by far the coolest place on this hike as it was huge and just amazing inside it was even better because it was just our group here for the most part which made it even more stunning to be here in this beautiful place! So after some time in the cave we ventured back and it was just that much more fun of a hike as we did a couple of miles which is always the best! Overall super cool hiking area in a beautiful park that's full of tons of features and something for everyone you soo know that I'll be back here again at some point as like I said it was just awesome here! read more

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Absolutely love Hocking hills. It's a family friendly park. Some trails are good for dogs, some are good for kids, some are good with bikes. If you want to see a waterfall, recommend hiking after a rainy day for the fully experience. Recommend hiking early in the morning to avoid heavy hiker/family traffic. Placed I've hiked so far and recommend: Old mans cave - high hiker traffic Devil's Bathtub Upper falls Lower falls Rock House Cedar falls Conkles hollow gorge read more

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Beautiful. Trails are laid out for easy navigating. There are some sweet things to see along the way. There are a lot of people there, but they are busy doing their own things and don't get in your space. Scenic bridges, waterfalls and trails. Several trails to try for the adventurous lot. Different degrees of difficulty. Parking is not a problem. The entire area is littered with free. Makes for a great hike. read more

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What a gem in Ohio! 1.5-2 days would be a perfect time to explore the Hocking Hill area. You can get the trail map at Old Man's Cave visitor center, then start hike the Grandma Gatewood Trail at the end of the parking lot. Heading to the Cedar Fall direction you will see the upper fall, Old Man's Cave, and I'd suggest to take a short excursion to see the Whispering Cave too. Once you get to the Cedar Fall, the Gorge Overlook Trail will take you back to where you parked (6 mi total). The way back is a lot easier, and you will see Rose lake in the middle. If you loop the Rose Lake, you will add another mile to the hike. If you only have time for one spot in the whole park, I'd recommended the Ash Cave. A short walk from parking lot will take you there, and I think it's the most beautiful cave here. This one is a must see. The Conkels Hollow State Nature Reserve is a nice area too, the Gorge Trail is short and most of it is paved. The end of this trail is very beautiful. Highly recommended this one if you don't have enough time or strength to also finish the rim trail. Rock House is the only true cave in the region, and the short hike offers a unique experience inside the cave. Cantwell Cliffs is not as challenging as I thought, as long as you have non-slippery shoes and OK climb some stairs. The only complaint is the staff at the visitor center, he seems like not really want to help us. Not sure if we caught him on a bad day... Overall, I really enjoyed this park! Hard to believe it's free and has so much to offer. read more

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I. Needed. This. Hike. I had been losing my mind with the pandemic and general chaos of the world. Hiking through Hocking Hills was this reminder of how small we all are. It's so easy to come here and just be in awe of nature. This was my first time exploring Hocking Hills, but it certainly won't be my last. I hiked about ~7 miles and 40 flights of stairs (according to the ol' faithful apple watch). While I could definitely feel it in my legs the days following the hike, it was all to easy to just keep hiking and admiring the beauty of the park. I'll post some reviews of the specific sites we hiked to as well (Old Man's Cave trail, Ash Cave, etc), but the trails were well maintained. Be warned, after a good snow some of these trails were ICY! At one point, I just had to sit down and slide down a small hill on my butt. I definitely slid and fell a couple of times, but that's par for the course when hiking with me. I can't wait to come back here and explore even more of the trails! read more

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Hocking Hills is an amazing park. It is a 1 hour drive from Columbus (Ohio) and a 3 hour drive from Cleveland. It is located in the town of Logan which is south of Columbus. If you currently live in Columbus or lived there as I once did then I'm sure you recall fond memories of visiting Hocking Hills. I last visited in October 2016 and took some visitors from China. They loved been outdoors in nature. Their favourite part of the park was Old Man's Cave which is my favourite part too. I also enjoy all the hiking trials and the big open environment. Visiting in Autumn is great because of the bright colours of the leaves. There are some picnic areas so bring a packed lunch and come on a warm day. There are parking lots too and there is also a visitor's center. Overall, I recommend you visit Hocking Hills for a fun family and friends outing. *** - 34 total reviews in 2019. - 244 total Yelp reviews. - Reviewed on 20 February 2019. read more

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Covid alert......very few people wore masks, even in areas where 6 feet was not possible. Park did great job turning some of the trails into one way paths. They were very well marked as such. Unfortunately a portion of the people ignored all the signage! Of course seriously so beautiful, it would be impossible not to give it a five stars. But I would not go there on a weekend or a next specially beautiful day. read more

Hocking Hills State Park - Upper falls - Hiking Near Me - Logan, Ohio

If you are a stickler for covid guidelines... maybe don't come here. Very few people were wearing masks. However, the scenery is unreal! Ash cave and rock house are wonderful photo spots! Most of the trails have been marked as one way enter and exit which is great. The park is easy to navigate and if you are up to date with technology they have an app you can download! Honestly, it is a great place to camp or just get lost for a weekend. read more

Beautiful hiking and the lodge has all the accommodations....nice pool and a couple great patios...deck...onsite restaurant and bar....you can access the trails directly from The lodge property read more

Beautiful scenery, but so crowded. Like Disneyland in February crowded. The popular trails were filled with people to the point you were lined up and not moving at all. Definitely took away from our enjoyment of this lovely park. I hope to return in the off season and have an opportunity to hike the trails. read more

Hocking Hills State Park - Hiking Near Me - Logan, Ohio

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Alrighty y'all, if you want the hiking deets I've gotchu. I'm updating this review to include the details of the "Mega Loop". I parked at Ash Cave at 8am and started hiking the entrance trail at 8:08. This trail takes you past a set of bathrooms and then a short jaunt to Ash Cave. Around the bottom of Ash Cave and up the stairs turning left onto the Buckeye Trail (this specific portion of the 1440 mile Buckeye Trail is also called Grandma Gateway Trail and is marked with blue markers also called blazes). Follow the blue blazes through the forest to a gravel path. You can hike straight down the gravel or take the side trails (I did both). Keep following the gravel! It will lead you down an access road and out across a parking lot for the fire tower. Then you cross Chapel Hill Road and the trail picks up on the other side of the road. Back on a dirt path the blue blazes continue until the trail turns into another gravel path. Continue on this path, straight ahead until you exit another access road. The blazes go straight across the Cedar Falls parking area (the main one with bathrooms, not the quick side pull off). Follow the blue blazes to enter the trail, this is the start of a one way trail. After hiking down the trail spilts left to Old Man's Cave or right to Cedar Falls. Go left, and continue following the blue blazes. This part of the trail is bidirectional. The trail will come to another fork. I went left, across the bridge, to Hemlock Grove and Whispering Cave. Follow the purple blazes for a little while and then up a steep incline. FORK! Left will take you to Whispering Cave and right to Hemlock Grove (and to Old Man'a Cave). After hitting Whispering Cave hike back to the fork and continue straight following signs for Hemlock Grove. This trail runs along side and crosses the road. On the second road crossing follow the paved path in the left. This will bringing you out on the backside of the new lodge. I hiked around the front of the lodge and down the side walk that runs along the front of the double decker parking area. Re-entering the trail at Upper Falls and following the blue blazes down and through Ohio's most popular gorge. This will take you across bridges, over boulders, through a tunnel and up winding rock steps. On this portion of the trail expect delays and congestion especially on the weekends. You will hit Upper Falls, Devil's Bathtub and Lower Falls on this portion of the trail. After exiting the tunnel previously mentioned go straight to continue on the Buckeye Trail. Follow the blue blazes to Cedar Falls. Once you hit Cedar Falls then continue straight at the fork. Going left will lead you to the wrong exit (side parking area). After taking the straight ahead trail you will end up exiting AGAIN to the Cedar Falls main parking area. The same one we crossed the first time, only this time you are going the opposite direction. Follow the blue blazes across the road and down the median back to the service road entrance (the second one we exited the first time). Confused? I have an AllTrails map with pictures to help you out! Anyway, back on the service road which turns into the same dirt path that winds its way through forest until spitting you out at Chapel Hill Rd. Cross the road, the parking area and re-enter the first service road (again!). Then following the gravel path (the blue blazes on trees are just side trails that put you back out on the same gravel path). So keep trucking away and soon you'll be at the top of the Ash Cave stairs where this all started. I went straight to follow the red blazes out to the parking lot. And that's it! 12 miles later, you've hit every major landmark in this area of the Hocking Hills. Rock House, Cantwell Cliffs and Conkles Hollow are a different unrelated topic to this review. Hope this was helpful! For more details check out AllTrails. There are multiple maps of the area, if you want to follow my route look for "Hocking Hills Mega Loop". My AllTrails says 13.9 miles which is incorrect. My Garmin watch was also tracking and is more accurate especially in gorges and thick tree cover. So expect to do about 12 miles! read more

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Hocking Hills is definitely one of the most beautiful places in Ohio. It's a great state park to visit for either a short trip or a longer, several day adventure. There are many short hikes with awesome scenery. The caves are the coolest. We stayed at Hocking Hills Adventure campground and I would not recommend that place at all. Stay somewhere closer to the park. The state park has its own campground but it was fully booked when we wanted to stay. I can't wait to come back! read more

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This place almost feels like it doesn't belong in Ohio... ...And that's not meant to be a knock on Ohio! The forest and hills are emerald green and the way the sun shines through the trees into the forest ravines and canyons below borders on feeling enchanted. There are plenty of beautiful, peaceful hikes of varying lengths and difficulties. Some very short and easy ones. Some longer, mildly strenuous ones. Plenty somewhere in between. Almost all go by little caves and waterfalls that add to the "enchanted" atmosphere. Many of the hiking trails are one way, which can make it easy to get a little lost. Make sure you consult a map so you know where a trail leads before you set out. Some trails lead to other parts of the park that may be far away from where you parked. If you took a one way trail, you may have no way to get back to your car. I don't think you'd face much consequence (aside from a "please don't do that) if you're caught hiking the "wrong way," but many of the trails are narrow enough that you'd at least aggravate all the oncoming traffic. Anyway, a couple spots worth visiting are Old Man's Cave and Cedar Falls. These hikes aren't too difficult and the views are rewarding. read more

Hocking Hills State Park - Hiking trail to Old Man's Cave - Hiking Near Me - Logan, Ohio

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