Hocking HillsWhere all the best roads lead . . .HIKE. STAY. PLAY. YOUR HOCKING HILLS ADVENTURE BEGINS HERE!
Hocking HillsWhere all the best roads lead . . .HIKE. STAY. PLAY. YOUR HOCKING HILLS ADVENTURE BEGINS HERE!
And so much more in the Hocking Hills!
Hocking Hills Regional Parks- The Hiking Regions
Discover the 7 different hiking areas of Hocking Hills State Park- Ash Cave, Old Man's Cave, Rock House, Conkle's Hollow, Cedar Falls, Cantwell Cliffs, and Whispering Cave Trail. Including maps, directions, and trail information. Or discover the hiking trails at Clear Creek Metro Park, Vinton County's Moonville Tunnel, and more!
Hocking Hills Cabins and Cottages
There are cabin and cottage rentals throughout the region close to the park and with hot tubs and full amenities. You can even make reservations Online. When you come for the day, stay for the night and see all that the park has to offer.
Hocking Hills State Park Camping
Hocking Hills State Park offers camping all year round - electric sites, camper cabins, group camps, and primitive sites.
Balanced Rock, also known as Devil's Tea Table, is a geologic feature in the rock climbing area of Hocking State Forest near Conkle's Hollow.
Shhh! Don't tell anyone else but there is no off-season in The Hocking Hills! The parks are open all-year around. And it is beautiful in all seasons. Looking for a trail less-traveled and one hike with two waterfalls for November and December? Click here for a trail guide from Ash Cave to Cedar Falls!
A visit to Hocking Hills isn’t complete without a stop at Grandma Faye’s for delicious pizza, deli picnic items, groceries, and the best souvenir shop on this side of the park! Just turn left out of the Old Man’s Cave parking lot, and you’ll find it less than a couple of minutes up the road.
The Vinton County Park District is joining Discover Vinton County's 175th Anniversary Celebration by hosting a Printing With Nature and Guided Hike program at Treebeard's Retreat (in the heart of the Hocking Hills and about 15 miles from Ash Cave). Come celebrate 175 years of Vinton County by joining local artist Sydney Quackenbush and Naturalist Pat Quackenbush at Treebeard’s Retreat for a fun time learning about all the patterns in nature. Make a print to take home, or bring your own t-shirt or hoodie to print on and make something truly unique. While they dry, we’ll take a hike around Lake Howison to explore Vinton County’s new park. Meet at the shelter house at Treebeard’s Retreat, 35037 Lake Road, Hamden, Ohio 45634. No registration necessary. For more information email director@vintoncountyparks.org or call 740-596-7013.
Discover the darker side of the Hocking Hills through its folklore along the Moonville Rail Trail and in the newest Vinton County Park District site, Moonville Tunnel. Moonville Night Hikes and Ghost Hunts
Hocking Hills Programs
From guided night hikes through the dim recesses of Ash Cave in the spring and Bigfoot Festivals in Logan during the summer. There are snow-covered explorations for Ohio's elusive owls in the winter from Hocking College and haunted hikes with ghost stories at Moonville Tunnel. The Hocking Hills Region offers visitors fun things to do all year long!
At Old Man's Cave and accessible from the Old Man's Cave parking area.
Hocking Hills park systems are open year-round from dawn to dusk. Hikers must stay on the one-way designated trail system. Well-behaved, non-aggressive dogs are allowed in most areas, but all must be on a 6-foot leash. (Dogs are not permitted at Nature Preserves.)
There are seven major hiking areas in Hocking Hills State Park - All are one-way trail systems.
Ash Cave, Old Man's Cave, Rock House, Conkle's Hollow, Cedar Falls, Cantwell Cliffs, and Whispering Cave Trail. These park areas offer a unique experience for those who walk its paths no matter what season (the park is open year-round from dawn to dusk)—located on the southern edge of Hocking County. Hiking trails in the Hocking Hills include those at Wayne National Forest, Clear Creek Metro Parks, Lake Hope State Park, Vinton County Park District's Moonville Tunnel, and Hocking College's Robbins Crossing (with park programs) and the Athens Hock-Hocking Adena Rail Trail bikeway.
