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!
Hocking State Forest:
Balanced Rock
Parking: Rock Climbing/Rappelling Lot
24798 Big Pine Road
Logan, OH 43138
Parking: (39.458883, -82.558475)
Park at the gravel rock climbing lot (after passing the parking area for Conkle's Hollow on Big Pine Road, it will be the next gravel lot on the left). Park and walk across Big Pine Road to the rock climbing area. Once across, cross the metal bridge, then take a left to follow the blue Buckeye Trail and the orange horseback riding trail blazes. The trail will wind its way to a high outcropping where you will find a wooden fence and horse ties. If you turn slightly at this point, you will have a clear view of Balanced Rock below.
If you enjoy hiking on less-traveled paths with stunning rock formations, the trek to Balanced Rock is a fantastic choice. While it's somewhat moderate in difficulty, you'll be treated to incredible views of gigantic rock formations along the way.
Balanced Rock, also known as the "Devil's Tea Table," is a remarkable geological feature that can be seen from an outcropping.
After crossing the bridge at the rock climbing area, hikers take a left on the trail and follow the orange and blue blazes up a sharp incline.
A sweet spot along the trail near the top and between two huge rock formations.
The prize at the top, a balanced rock formation made from years of erosion of softer materials at the base.
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.
Find this hidden gem in the heart of the Hocking Hills and not far from Conkle's Hollow.
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. But those are just a handful. There are many 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.