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!
Rock House 16350 OH-374, Laurelville, OH 43135 | GPS Tracking: (39.496345, -82.614583)
Rock House is one of the 7 major hiking trails of Hocking Hills State Park in southern Ohio. Rock House Loop Trail is about 1 mile.
Hikers enter from either the upper or lower parking lot, but both trails come together and exit at the shelter house (at the top).
It is a common misconception that Rock House is a “true cave.” It is not. A true cave is something when entered, “extends beyond the zone of light,” is eroded from underground, and is most typically formed in limestone bedrock. All the caves in the Hocking Hills have large openings, are formed in sandstone, and are more correctly defined as recess caves.
HIKERS MUST REMAIN ON THE MARKED TRAIL.
Well-behaved, non-aggressive pets are permitted on leash.
There is NO wading or swimming allowed in the waterfalls or creeks.
The trail to Rock House has steps, a strenuous grade, and beautiful views year-round.
It is a one-way loop trail system.
Hikers enter from either the upper or lower parking lot, but both trails come together and exit at the shelter house (at the top).
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.
Start at Parking Area. End at Parking Area.
Yellow: Bottom of Gorge (Yellow Blazes on Trees)
Red: Top of Gorge Rim Trail (Red Blazes on Trees)
Rock House
16350 OH-374 Laurelville, OH 43135
A 1/4 mile trail leads to an opening in a cliff face with gothic-like windows and awesome views.
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.