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Old Man's Cave

Old Man's Cave State Route 664, Logan OH 43138  | GPS Tracking: (39.437176, -82.539667)

Old Man’s Cave is one of the 7 major hiking trails of Hocking Hills State Park in southern Ohio. The one-way loop trail is approximately 1 to 1.5 miles long and begins at the kiosk at Upper Falls.
Hikers can choose from 2 exits:

Exit 1—At Old Man’s Cave, which ends at the Naturalist Cabin and Visitor Center. The trail is 1 mile and takes about 60 minutes.

Exit 2— Past Old Man’s Cave to Lower Falls, following a steep incline with an elevation change at the winding stairway, which ends at the Naturalist Cabin and Visitor Center. Exit 2 is 1.5 miles and takes about 1.5 hours.

-Hikers can also take a spur trail to Broken Rock Falls, which for about ¼ in and ¼ out is a two-way trail (less crowded).
-Hikers can also access a trail near the A-Frame Bridge by the Naturalist Cabin to head to Cedar Falls and Ash Cave.

It is a one-way 6-mile hike to Ash Cave, and there is no bus service for return hikers.
-A wheelchair/stroller accessible trail runs from the Park/Camp office past the visitor center to Lodge Road. It is a little more than a half-mile in length and includes a ramp and observation deck at Upper Falls.
-For a more strenuous extended walk, hikers can take the BLUE TRAIL to Lower Falls, past Rose Lake, the Cedar Falls A-Frame Bridge, and then to Cedar Falls, which is three more miles one way.

This hike may be considered strenuous for those who are not physically fit, do not hike regularly, or have health issues such as knee surgeries or heart problems. It involves a moderate to a steep incline, uneven steps, cliff edges, and steeper terrain. It is not suitable for young children or pets.

HIKERS MUST REMAIN ON THE MARKED TRAIL. Well-behaved, non-aggressive pets are permitted on a leash (not recommended because of cliffs). There is NO wading or swimming allowed in the waterfalls or creeks.