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Hiking & Climbing in Hocking
Hills
A favorite outdoor adventure in Ohio
is hiking in the Hocking Hills.
There are six major hiking trail
areas in Hocking Hills State Park:
*Ash Cave
*Cedar Falls
*Old Man's Cave
*Conkle's Hollow
*Rockhouse
*Cantwell Cliffs
The Hocking Hills State Park Trails
are open year round from dawn to
dusk. Each trail is different and
has its own personality every
season. There are rugged trails for
the active seasoned hiker to paved,
easily accessible, short trails.
Benches run along some of the trails
so you can sit down and enjoy the
wildlife.
While most hikes are self
guided, the Hocking Hills State
Parks has scheduled hikes throughout
the year. Starting in January,
the Old Man’s Cave Winter Hike is 6
miles of rugged hiking from
Old Man's Cave
to Cedar Falls to
Ash Cave.
Witness the blanketing snow and
fabulous frozen waterfalls along the
way.
In the Spring, Hocking Hills State
Park offers the Wildflower and Waterfall hike.
Observe hard to find species of
wildflowers throughout the
Ash Cave
area. The
Ash Cave
waterfalls are breathtaking and
since there is nothing behind the
falls, adventurous hikers may go
around the waterfall on all sides.
Being one of the state's most
beautiful and remote regions, with
brilliant oranges, reds, greens,
yellows and even purple the burst of
Fall color in Hocking Hills is a
must.
Ash Cave
comes alive with the Luminary Walk
in December. Warm by the fire,
listen to carolers and help decorate
the tree for wildlife.
RAPPELLING AND CLIMBING
The Hocking State Forest
Rock-climbing and Rappelling area is
the only facility on state land in
the Hocking Hills permitting rock
climbing and rappelling. Nearly a
mile of cliff, ranging up to 100
feet, along with numerous slump
blocks, enormous rock formations,
chimneys, and overhangs provides a
variety of challenges to the rock
climber and rappeller. Stately
hemlock trees make up the backdrop
for your climb, an experience that
you'll never forget.
Hocking Hills Rock Climbing and
Rappelling is an outdoor adventure
that will be remembered for life!
Earth-Water-Rock specializes in
Hocking Hills rock climbing,
offering guided outings in the
Hocking Forest. There's no climbing
experience needed to start your
climbing and rappelling adventure!
Their staff work with you,
individually assessing your skill
level and abilities. You tell them
what you're looking for: a short
first-time climb, or a breathtaking,
knee-quivering climb above the
treetops. Whether your goal is to
climb a 30 foot boulder or rappel
from a 100 foot cliff face, they are
here to help you achieve your goal.
Call our staff to set up your
personal adventure today.
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