Cedar FallsĬedar Falls is one of the largest waterfalls in the park. Be advised that there is a narrow passage called “Fat Woman’s Squeeze†in the deep valley trail as you head toward the bottom of the gorge. The trail is about a mile long and takes about an hour to hike.Ĭantwell Cliffs provide you a valley or rim trail option. Old Man’s Cave offers a huge cliff with a dramatic waterfall and an arched bridge overhead. The lower trail takes you through a cool, deep gorge that is over 100 feet deep and perhaps the deepest in the state. It offers two trails, one through the hollow and upper trail. Conkle who left his name and the date 1797 carved into the sandstone on the west wall of the gorge. Kids of all ages will enjoy pretending they are hiding out there, even if it is just from the busy modern world.Ĭonkle’s Hollow was named for German immigrant W. According to legend, it was once a bandit hideout. It leads to a spectacular tunnel-like cave that has been known to shelter people for many, many centuries.
Rock House Trail is primitive and rugged. If you want an easy walk with a stunning destination, this is the hike for you.īy Always Shooting – Ash cave, Hocking Hills, CC BY 2.0, Link Rock House Trail A huge curved rock outcropping forms the backdrop of the waterfall, which is gorgeous in every season. The walk is about two-tenths of a mile in, and back, and takes you past stately hemlock trees. There are seven different hiking areas: Ash Cave, Old Man’s Cave, Rock House, Conkle’s Hollow, Cedar Falls, Cantwell Cliffs, and the recently-opened Whispering Cave Trail.Īsh Cave has a handicapped accessible Gorge Trail that just about anyone can enjoy. The park is famous for its rock formations and amazing scenery, especially the many waterfalls, along with cliffs, caves, gorges, and streams. Hocking Hills State Park in Hocking County, Ohio, is a dramatic and wild park situated in Southeastern Ohio’s Sandstone Region.
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