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. 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.
2010 Hocking Hills Park
Special Events
45th Annual Winter Hike
January
16, 2010
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 13, 2010
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 13&14, 2010
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 24, 2010
10 AM
Observe nature’s carpet of
wildflowers and sparkling waterfalls in beautiful Hocking Hills. Meet at
the parking lot at Ash
Cave.
Hocking Valley Birding Trail Presents:
International Migratory Bird Weekend
May 7- 9,
2010
Times and locations will vary…see the
flier or www.birdhocking.com
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 16, 2010
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 29 & 30, 2010
Join with the Haunted Hocking “HHIT” 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.
Frontier Trail Hike
November 6, 2010
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.
Christmas in Ash
Cave
December 11, 2010
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.