Hocking Hills – Old Man’s Cave - Member Hike
| Hike Name: | Hocking Hills – Old Man’s Cave |
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| Country: | United States |
| State: | Ohio |
| Nearby Town: | Logan |
| Rating: |  |
| Directions: | From Logan, Ohio, head west on US-33 for approximately 2 miles before entering the traffic circle and taking the third exit onto OH-664. Drive another 10.4 miles and the trailhead parking area will be on the left. |
| Total Hike Distance: | 1.00 miles |
| Hike Difficulty: | Easy |
| Permit Required: | No |
| Hike Type: | In & Out, Backtrack Hike |
| Hike Starts/Ends: | Old Man’s Cave Parking Lot |
| Trails Used: | Grandma Gatewood and Exit Trails |
| Backcountry Campsites: | No |
| Backcountry Water Sources: | Streams |
| Management: | State Park Service |
| Contact Information: | Hocking Hills State Park 19852 State Route 664 S Logan, Ohio 43138 http://parks.ohiodnr.gov/hockinghills Park Office: (740) 385-6842 Cottage Office: (740) 385-6841 Dining Lodge: (740) 380-0400 Reservations: (866) 644-6727 |
| Best Season: | Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall |
| Users: | Hikers, Dogs |
| Road Conditions: | Primary Paved Roads |
| Hike Summary: | Hocking Hills is a 2,356-acre park in southeastern Ohio, which includes numerous cliffs, caves, waterfalls and gorges. The park complex consists of six primary areas, including Old Man’s Cave, Ash Cave, Cedar Falls, Conkles Hollow, Rock House, and Cantwell Cliffs. This particular hike starts at the Old Man’s Cave parking lot and travels south along the Exit and Grandma Gatewood Trails to the lower falls. The hike circles the lower falls and then backtracks out along the Exit Trail. This link provides a nice description of Old Man’s Cave: http://www.hockinghills.com/old_mans_cave.html |
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