Ash Cave is an amazing aspect of Hocking Hills State Park and the largest recess cave in the state. Carved in a horseshoe shape over 700 feet, the cave measures 100 feet deep and 90 from ledge to floor. It’s an awesome place to visit and well worth the trip. Ash Cave is in the southern end of Hocking Hills Continue Reading...
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Conkle’s Hollow is one of many hiking and natural attractions in and around Hocking Hills. The others include Ash Cave, Old Man’s Cave, Rock House, Cedar Falls and Cantwell Cliffs and form the backbone of the tourist industry in the area. Each area is connected by a series of hiking trails making it entirely possible to hike from one to Continue Reading...
Cantwell Cliffs are one of the most visited attractions in the Hocking Hills State Park. The cliffs are not actually a singular item but a complex of towering natural formations that are made of Blackhand sandstone. There are many distinguishing features of the cliffs, the most prominent being their intricate faced carved by nature over the course of millions of Continue Reading...
Hocking Hills is emerging as one of the popular tourist attractions in Ohio. The valley is known for the rock formations, waterfalls, caves and cliffs. The number of tourists has increased over the years thanks to an impressive tourism campaign. Many people now visit the Hocking Hills Park to explore the natural wonder of Ash Cave, the towering Cantwell Cliffs Continue Reading...
Cantwell Cliffs is located a short drive away from the main attractions in Hocking Hills, around 17 miles from Old Man’s Cave for example. That makes it quieter and more exclusive and ideal for the hiker who likes to enjoy the countryside in peace. It still sits inside Hocking Hills State Park, but it the most northern attraction in it. Continue Reading...
Cedar Falls in Hocking Hills is one of our most popular destinations. The falls itself runs year-round and is a spectacle that every visitor to the area should see. The fall is 50 feet high and is currently the largest waterfall by volume in Ohio. Whichever time of year you visit, Cedar Falls has something different to show you. The Continue Reading...
We get a lot of visitors here at Old Man’s Cave Chalets. Occasionally, they enjoy themselves so much, they just have to put pen to paper to express themselves. The following is one such missive from a visitor called Janet Ellis who stayed with us in June 2012. “The Rock House in Hocking Hills, Ohio is a worthy day out Continue Reading...
The part of the Buckeye Trail that runs through Hocking Hills includes a 6 -10 mile section that takes in Cedar Falls, Ash Cave and Old Man’s Cave. It’s an amazing trail with some spectacular views and some well-worn paths. The Buckeye Trail itself is a 1,440 mile trail that encircles Ohio. It takes in most of the highlights of Continue Reading...
The Conkle’s Hollow Rim Trail sits inside Conkles Hollow State Nature Preserve in Hocking Hills, Ohio. It’s a natural wonderland of cliffs, forest, wild land and hiking trails. Despite being seemingly in the wilderness, you’re never that far away from civilization, making it the perfect destination for hikers. The Conkle’s Hollow Rim Trail is one of two in the Hollow. Continue Reading...
Regardless of what time of the year you have taken up Cedar Falls cabin rentals, you absolutely must take a visit to Cedar Falls and see it in all its glory. If you have planned a trip to the area in the winter season you will have the opportunity to see frozen falls; the water turns to a massive 50 Continue Reading...
Clear Creek Metro Park is a nature lover’s paradise. Located in the heart of the Hocking County, the park is a natural reserve that is home to hundreds of species of flora and fauna. Streams and rivers flow through the park with the most prominent being the Clear Creek, from which the park got its name. There are many excellent Continue Reading...
Conkle’s Hollow is located in the heart of the Allegheny Plateau in the southeast of Ohio. The geological formation is a 200 feet tall and 100 feet wide cliff that has a very prominent face carved by millions of years of erosion. The top platform provides commanding views of the entire valley and multiple tracks lead to the base and Continue Reading...
Conkle’s Hollow is a deep rocky gorge in Hocking Hills and is regarded as one of the deepest in the state. It forms part of a series of amazing rock formations that have made Hocking County such a worthwhile destination for hikers and those who love the outdoors. The Conkle’s Hollow Trail has two elements, the Conkle’s Hollow Trail and Continue Reading...
The Cantwell Cliffs Trail is short but challenging. At only a mile, there are a lot of climbs, difficult terrain and some pretty rough going. It’s worth the effort, but isn’t for everybody. The Cantwell Cliffs area is quite remote, being a 17 mile drive from Old Man’s Cave. That means it doesn’t get as busy as some of the Continue Reading...
Definitely the most popular falls in the Hocking Hills area, Cedar Falls is one of the best places for a vacation with friends and family. In addition to being home to a number of trails for hikers and a scenic venture for nature lovers, Cedar Falls is hosts a number of monthly events and festivals all year round. Be sure Continue Reading...