Below is a detailed road map of the hocking hills region including state parks and major attractions available in pdf and gif format. Be on the lookout for new suspect infestations, especially of alb, hwa, and tcd. Excerpt from trail map showing three trails around the whispering cave hemlock bridge. It is one of my favorites circuit hikes in the hocking hills and visits three beautiful sites. Hocking hills horse trails help support hocking hills horse trails. Youll find a kiosk for the new trail toward the northwest end of the parking lot the end opposite from the lodge. Below is an excerpt from the official trail map for the hocking hills state park pdf. Open all year long, old mans cave features many unique bridges and scenic views. The one i found online only has a couple trails, and ive heard theres a lot more trails than that there. Hemlock bridge trail to whispering cave hocking hills state. The trail has 7 main waterfalls along with old mans cave and ash cave to explore. The hockhocking adena bikeway is one of southeast ohios hidden trail gems. Best waterfall trails in hocking hills state park alltrails. Oct 8, 20 map of hocking hills hocking hills trail system hocking hills state park.
With experiences like a worldclass ropes course, offroading, paintball polaris slingshot cruising, and more, theres something for everyone. Complete information about the hocking hills ohio region. The hemlock bridge trail and whispering cave trail will be the first new trails introduced to the park in 50 years. Specializing in trail rides for adults and older teens. October 6, 2017ohio is abundant with great outdoor adventures to celebrate earth science week 2017. Hocking hills state park hocking state forest hocking. To old mans cave paved path location map hocking hills state park us 23 circleville sr 56 sr 159 sr 180 sr 180 sr 678 us 33 sr 374 sr 180 sr 664 s r 3 7 4 sr 664 lancaster. There are also state, area, and topo maps for some extra information. Southeastern ohios scenic wonderland hocking hills. Hocking hills map center southeastern ohios scenic. Hocking hills hiking guide featuring hikes in and around the hocking hills region. Logan, ohio hocking hills state park, ohios most visited, will likely get even more popular with the debut this week of two new trails and access to a grand, previously offlimits cave. Grandma gatewoodbuckeye trail rose lake trail mountain bike trail cliff hunting area archery hunting area wheelchair accessible distances and times are approximate hocking hills state park 19852 s. May 31, 2012 the hocking hills is one of the most scenic areas in the state of ohio.
Geological survey publishes a set of the most commonly used topographic maps of the u. Id like to visit a few outdoor attractions like old mans cave but am not familiar with the difficulty of the. Hocking forest bridle trail map hocking hills insider. Trail maps for state parks and state forests hocking hills ohio. Stunning in every season, visitors can look forward to views of wildflowers adorning the forest floor in springtime and vivid foliage in the fall. This site is completely different from what you might expect. Perhaps no region in the state is more picturesque and more replete with opportunities for exploration than the hocking hills in southeastern ohio. Featured properties and new products and services that might be useful to you. Now that travelers can access both whispering cave and hemlock bridge trail, they have two more beautiful reasons to visit the hocking hills, said. As you may have concluded from the number of posts in our blog about hiking, we love to hit the trail.
Trails start in the valley of arney run and become. The longest trail in hocking hills state park is gorge overlook trail a wellknown trail measuring 10. Hocking hills atvrental glenlaurel, a scottish inn. Hocking county is covered by the following us topo map quadrants. Beste wege in hocking hills state park ohio alltrails. Hemlock bridge trail to whispering cave hocking hills. Plan aheadmake sure you are off all trails before dark when the park is closed. The hocking hills nature trails is an adventure destination unlike anything else ever developed. See more ideas about trail maps, house on the rock and state parks. Two king suites, one queen bedroom and a bedroom with two twin beds. You are welcome to view the guide directly from our web site or save it to your device. Perhaps no region in the state is more picturesque and more replete with opportunities for exploration than the hocking hills in. The gorge trail is paved for handicap accessibility most of. Hemlock bridge trail is one of the 7 hiking areas of hocking hills state park system old mans cave, ash cave, rock house, conkles hollow, cedar falls, hemlock bridge trail to whispering cave, and cantwell cliffs.
Trail maps for state parks and state forests hocking hills. Hocking hills gets its first new trails in over 50 years. Hocking hills bridle map download ash cave hiking map download. The hocking state forest bridle trail is one of the most popular riding areas in our state with more than 30,000 horse and rider visits each year. Hocking hills hiking guide the natures pointe blog. Easy hikessites in hocking hills hocking hills forum. It is also a hikers paradise with trails varying in difficulty from relatively easy ones appropriate for young children to. We enjoy visiting the waterfalls and caves in hocking hills state park as much as anyone, and have done so countless times, but we also enjoy seeking out new trails.
A secluded home in the hocking hills, located one mile north of hocking hills state park and old mans cave. Hocking hills mountain bike trail mountain bike trail in. Feb 25, 2016 basically, enough trails to keep you coming back to the hocking hills for a long time. State park and forest maps around the hocking hills.
Hocking hills state park debuts two trails, with access to. Alltrails has 15 great hiking trails, running trails, dogs leash trails and more. Rent our horses for all your dreams riding hocking hills. Hocking hills hiking in logan, oh is some of the best in the buckeye state. Get hocking hills information sent to you in 3 pdfs that are printable so you can take them with you when you visit the hocking hills.
May 11, 2017 visitors to the newly opened hemlock bridge trail and whispering cave trail describe the experience as they visit the area for the first time. Best trails in hocking hills state park ohio alltrails. Our hocking hills regional hiking guide is a pdf format guide with plenty of embedded links to online resources and maps for additional reading. Hocking hills state park mountain biking trails trailforks. A path leads into the hemlock forest from the kiosk. Now that travelers can access both whispering cave and hemlock bridge trail, they have two more beautiful reasons to visit the hocking hills, said hocking hills tourism association executive. There are two hocking hills tourism association welcome centers. Hocking hills regional hiking guide natures pointe cabins.
Looking for a great trail in hocking hills state park, ohio. We come to this area when possible to hike and then reward our efforts with a meal at the always delicious dining lodge. Hocking hills trail system hocking hills state park trail system. We are going to be visiting hocking hills with my 3 children ages 39 but very active and my 80 year old inlaws not hikers.
As part of the rei coop family, were dedicated to making websites and mobile apps that help outdoor enthusiasts connect, share information and get out into the places they love to play. Old mans cave hocking hills state park 19852 ohio 664, logan, oh 438 gps tracking. It is best to start this hike at the trailhead at the far end of the parking lot that starts the grandma gatewood trail so you dont miss upper falls and devils bathtub. The maps found below are state parks and forests around the hocking hills. Old mans cave is approximately 1 mile long and takes about an hour to hike. Hocking hills horse trails hocking hills horse trails. Hocking hills state park guide to the six major hiking trails including maps, directions, decription, images and length of time to travel. There are seven major hiking areas in hocking hills state park ash cave, old mans cave, rock house, conkles hollow, cedar falls, cantwell cliffs, and hemlock bridge trail leading to whispering cave. Tucked into the foothills of appalachia, this 20mile trail gives a sampling of the best the buckeye state has to offer. Map updates 92718 a new map has been published for the old mans cave section. Old mans cave whispering cave ash cave cedar falls conkles hollow rock house cantwell cliffs enlarged area stay safe on the trails for your safety and the protection of hocking s unique habitats and wildlife, visitors must remain on the trail at all times. The good news is that approximately 76% of the land in the hocking hills woodland plan area is forested. Each of these park areas offers a unique experience for those who walk its paths no matter what season the park is open year around from dawn to dusk. Google maps, 19852 state route 664 south, logan, oh 438.
Ive wanted to provide a description and map about this crowdfree hike for quite some time so im glad i finally found time this winter to write it. Jan 1, 20 trail maps are helpful whenever you visit the hocking hills. In addition to an emphasis on training and saferiding skills, there are tons of attractions including. This action affects the trail in both the new straitsville and the old mans cave sections. Hocking hills state park is a wonderful place for a day or weekend trip to do some hiking.
Were going for a long weekend, but the trail map looks like only 12 days of riding. With your support, we can add more services to our website and build mobile. Practicing proper trail etiquette and encouraging others to do the same, helps us keep hocking state forest a beautiful place to ride. Visitors to the newly opened hemlock bridge trail and whispering cave trail describe the experience as they visit the area for the first time. After reaching the pond, take the trail along the north side of the pond to find the tree id trail. Hocking hills state park has 26 trails in the vicinity, including 20 hiking trails, 11 for walking and 20 for other activities. Cedar fallshocking hills state parkohio click on the link for a pdf of cedar falls. Aug 26, 2017 youll find a kiosk for the new trail toward the northwest end of the parking lot the end opposite from the lodge. Odnr hocking hills state park a link to a hhsp map can be found on this site. Map of hocking hills hotels and attractions on a hocking.
How to get there, things to do, interesting local merchants, and. Running trails near hocking hills state park trail run project. We need your help to ensure the protection of forest land surrounding the bridle trails. Hocking hills insider informationhocking hills state park trail maps. Hocking hills trail map cant wait to go back in february. R adventure park, located in logan, ohio, is a place where adventure flourishes. It does appear on the hocking state forest bridle trail map. A quiet, secluded home on 20 acres, located just one mile north of hocking hills state park, old mans cave and the new john glenn astronomy park, where we strive to provide a comfortable home with todays conveniences in a natural setting. Hocking hills mountain bike trail is a singletrack mountain bike trail in logan, ohio. The longest trail in hocking hills state park is gorge overlook trail a well.
New trails at hocking hills ohio geological survey. The ohio department of natural resources unveiled two brand new trails this week. Long hollowchapel caveairplane rock circuit hike the. Located in southeastern ohio, hocking hills state park has received national and international acclaim as a top park to visit. How to get there, things to do, interesting local merchants, and places to stay.