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Hocking Hills State Park is full of things to
do! Explore Old Man's Cave, go on a shopping spree
or take a photography class. And there's more. There's Winter Hike in
January
and a cozy hot tub waiting to warm your toes only minutes after the hike.
There's a Sweetheart Hike in February and a cabin with a message package
just for two. Romantic canoe trips, sledding, hiking, horseback riding and
just watching the snow fall from a window at the Inn at Cedar Falls. Come
out and visit us. And just Relax!
Hocking Hills State Park
The Hocking Hills.
It is the perfect vacation for those who like adventure. Or hiking. Or the
outdoors. Rock climbing, rappelling, hiking, horseback riding and bicycling
are just a few of the outdoor adventures you can find here.
If this is your first time visiting the region, stop
in at the Hocking Hills Welcome Center just off State Route 33 at the State
Route 664 Exit. 1800hocking.com
So how do you get to the park?
From Cincinnati:
Take I-71 North towards Columbus. Take State Route 56 East through Mt.
Sterling.
Continue on State Route 56 East through Circleville and Laurelville to South
Bloomingville, Ohio.
In South Bloomingville take State Route 664 North approximately 4 miles to
the park.
From Columbus:
Take US 33 East through Lancaster. Exit at State Route 664 (Logan-Bremen
exit). Turn right (south) onto SR 664.
From Toledo:
Take I –75 South toward Findlay, get on State
Route 23 to Columbus. Take I-270 East towards Wheeling to U.S. 33
East (Lancaster Exit).
Travel East to Logan, Exit 664 South.
From Cleveland:
Take I-71 South toward Columbus.
Take 270 East toward Wheeling, WV to U.S. 33 East (Lancaster Exit)
Travel East to Logan, Exit on 664 South. |
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Escape
the everyday and escape to the Wilder Side of Ohio. . .
Hocking Hills State Park
Special Events Calendar
2008
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2008
Hocking Hills State Park Special Events!
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2008 Special Events
43rd 3rd Annual
Winter Hike
January 19 -
Continuous starts from 9-11 AM
Enjoy winters splendor on this
6-mile trek from Old Man’s Cave
to Ash Cave. Layered clothing
and good footwear recommended.
Refreshments are available at
Cedar Falls for a donation. A
shuttle bus returns hikers to
Old Man’s Cave.
Sweethearts Hike
February 9
- 5-7 PM
Meet at the Ash Cave parking
lot. Take your sweetheart for a
romantic stroll to Ash Cave in
the soft light of dusk.
Afterwards, enjoy a cozy fire
and refreshments.
Maple Sugaring in the Hills
March 8 & 9 -
12-4 PM
Join us at the Naturalist Cabin
located behind the Old Man’s
Cave Visitor Center. Savor the
taste of the season as we boil
down our local maple sap.
Discover the many methods used
throughout history to make this
tasty treat. Free samples are
available.
Wildflowers and Waterfalls Hike
April 19
-10
AM
Observe nature’s carpet of
wildflowers and sparkling
waterfalls in beautiful Hocking
Hills. Meet at the parking lot
at Ash Cave.
Frontier Trail Hike
May 3
-12-4
PM
Explore the history of the
Hocking Hills region with a walk
back through time dramatized by
costumed interpreters along Ash
Cave trail. Don’t forget to
check-in with the historical
interpreters at Richard Roe’s
History Camp to explore and
learn more about Ohio’s
fascinating past May 4-6, 2007.
Maybe even join in and try your
hand at the Frontier Trail Games
on Sunday afternoon!
Hocking Valley Birding Trail
Presents: International
Migratory Bird
Weekend
May 9-11
Times and locations will
vary…see the flier,
www.birdhocking.com
or the parks website for
details.
Join with several area
naturalist and birders along the
Hocking Valley Birding Trail
route for a variety of programs,
hikes and events to celebrate
the return of our avian friends.
Grandma Gatewood’s Fall Colors
Hike October 18 -
1:00 PM
Bring along a cool drink and
celebrate the season’s colors.
Meet with the naturalist at the
Old Man’s Cave Visitor Center
for a strenuous hike that spans
roughly 6 miles of the Grandma
Gatewood trail. We will be
traversing the section that runs
from Old Man’s Cave to Cedar
Falls and back while enjoying
the scenic beauty and cultural
personality. This hike does
include several hills and steps
and is not recommended for the
easily winded individual.
(Approx. 3to4 hrs)
Haunted Hocking Weekend
October 31 & November 1
Join with the Haunted Hocking
“HIT” team as they search for
the
unexplained at Ash Cave or try
your hand at Pumpkin decorating.
Registered campers and cabin
guest can enjoy a hayride, a
family fun spooky movie, site
judging, and trick or treat at
Old Man’s Cave campground.
Regular camping & cabin fees
apply.
Christmas in Ash Cave
December 13-
5 – 7 PM
Step away from the hectic
holiday season and come bundled
for the weather while enjoying a
lighted stroll back to Ash Cave.
Once you arrive at the cave warm
with refreshments by an open
fire. Listen to or join with our
carolers, have the kids visit
with an old fashion Santa or
help to decorate our Christmas
tree for wildlife. |
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