Hocking Hills State Park

Detailed hiking guides for Hocking Hills State Park in Ohio, including official trail distances, access, terrain, hazards, and turnaround planning.

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Old Man's Cave Loop in Hocking Hills

A gorge walk through sandstone cliffs, bridges, waterfalls, and a large recess cave.

A broad, accessible gorge walk beneath towering cliffs to the immense Ash Cave recess and seasonal waterfall.

A short rim connection above Ash Cave with more grade and uneven footing than the gorge route.

A rugged loop through a remote gorge, narrow rock passages, steep steps, and high cliff viewpoints.

A short but stair-filled descent into a hemlock gorge leading to one of the park’s most powerful waterfalls.

A level walk into a deep, cool sandstone gorge enclosed by high cliffs and dense forest.

A demanding rim loop with repeated climbs and broad views over the narrow gorge below.

A classic gorge route past Upper Falls, Devil’s Bathtub, the recess cave, and Lower Falls.

A compact loop to a tunnel-like sandstone recess with window openings and a long human history.