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!
Daily Hikes to Monthly Events
September 5 - Beginners Kayaking 3-4 PM – Join the Naturalist to learn the basics of kayaking and paddle around Lake Logan. Bring sunscreen and water to drink if you wish. All equipment is provided. Meet the naturalist at the Lake Logan beach parking lot. Call 740-279-4927.
September 7 - Nature Painting 10 AM – Come make your own nature masterpiece! Meet in the Visitor Center.
October 5 - Beautiful Bobcats 10 AM – See a bobcat’s fur and skull up close as we learn about Ohio’s native feline. Meet at the Campground shelter house.
October 5 Recycled Paper Making 10 AM – Come to the Visitor Center to recycle some old paper into new!
November 2 - Mystery Critter Chat 10 AM – Stop by the Visitor Center to help figure out what the critter of the day is based on clues from the naturalist!
November 2 A Beary Good Program 2 PM – Learn some facts about the smallest and most widespread bear in North America,
the American black bear!
November 7 - Lower Falls Hike 10 AM - Meet the naturalist at the Visitor Center for a challenging 1.5-mile hike to lower falls.
November 22 - Mystery Critter Chat 10 AM – Stop by the Visitor Center to help figure out what the critter of the day is based on clues from the naturalist!
November23 - Turkey Talk 2 PM- Come to the Hocking Hills State Park Lodge and learn about these native game birds and how they’ve become an American icon.
November 29 - Paper Snowflakes 10 AM – Use paper and scissors to create your own winter wonderland decorations! Meet at the Visitor Center.
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Night hike and ghost hunt at the famous Moonville Tunnel at the newest Vinton County Park District. Hikers will be walking an out-and-back section of the Moonville Rail Trail from Moonville to Ingham Station/Bear Hollow with author, folklorist and ghost hunter Jannette Quackenbush, along the way listening the local folklore leading to the ghost stories passed down by those who once lived along this particular path of the railway. After, Jannette will bring ghost hunting tools and equipment from throughout history so hikers can try and learn how to ghost hunt inside the tunnel.
Night hike and ghost hunt at the famous King HollowTunnel. Hikers will be walking an out-and-back section of the Moonville Rail Trail from King Switch to Mineral with author, folklorist and ghost hunter Jannette Quackenbush, along the way listening the local folklore leading to the ghost stories passed down by those who once lived along this particular path of the railway. After the hike, Jannette will bring ghost hunting tools and equipment from throughout history so hikers can try and learn how to ghost hunt at the tunnel.
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September 7 Paw Paw Hike- Lake Hope 10:00 am - 11:00 am Search for Ohio's state native fruit! Archery Range Just past the beach area.
September 8 Turtle Time- Lake Hope 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Help take care of our resident box turtles. Lake Hope Nature Center.
September 14 Paw Paw Hike- Lake Hope 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm am Search for Ohio's state native fruit! Archery Range Just past the beach area.
November 6, 2024 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Turtle Time- Lake Hope Nature Center
September 7 Birding Hike at Lake Katharine 9 am: Approximate 1-mile hike to discuss backyard birding basics and keep an eye and ear out for birds. This hike is semi-difficult with steep trails and uneven terrain. Be prepared with proper hiking equipment. No restroom facilities available. Please register by calling (740) 380-8918. Registration ends on Thursday, September 5th .
November 17 Take A Hike! At Lake Katharine 9 am: 3-mile hike to celebrate National Take A Hike Day and observe the fascinating geology of Lake Katharine! Please register by calling (740) 380-8918. Registration ends on Thursday, November 14th.
September 25 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Search for signs of fall on a 4-mile backcountry hike. Terrain at Clear Creek is rugged and steep, wear sturdy hiking shoes and bring water. Meet at the Park Office, 185 Clear Creek Road in Lancaster.
Free to the public. All Year Long.
Learn. See. Do. At Hocking Hills State Park.
At Ash Cave
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.