Hocking Hills State Park is full of things to do!
Explore Old Man's Cave, go on a shopping spree or take a photography
class. And there's more.
There's Winter Hike in January and a cozy hot tub waiting to warm your
toes only minutes after the hike. There's a Sweetheart Hike in February
and a cabin with a message package just for two.
Romantic canoe trips, sledding, hiking, horseback riding and just
watching the snow fall from a window. Come out and visit us. And just
Relax! Hocking Hills State Park
The Hocking Hills. It is the perfect vacation for those who like
adventure. Or hiking. Or the outdoors. Rock climbing, rappelling,
hiking, horseback riding and bicycling are just a few of the outdoor
adventures you can find here.
2012 Hocking Hills Park
Special Events
2012
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47th Annual Winter Hike
January 21, 2012
Continuous Starts from 9 AM to 11 AM
Enjoy winters splendor on this 6-mile trek from Old Man’s
Cave to Ash
Cave. Layered clothing and good footwear
recommended. Refreshments are available at
Cedar Falls for a donation. A shuttle bus returns hikers
to Old Man’s Cave.
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Sweethearts Hike
February 11, 2012 5-7 PM
Meet at the
AshCave
parking lot. Take your sweetheart for a romantic stroll toAsh
Cave in the soft light of dusk. Afterwards, enjoy a
cozy fire and refreshments.
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Maple Sugaring in the Hills
March 10 & 11, 2012 12-4 PM
Join us at the Naturalist Cabin located behind the Old Man’s
Cave VisitorCenter.
Savor the taste of the season as we boil down our local maple sap. Discover the
many methods used throughout history to make this tasty treat. Free samples are
available.
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Wildflowers and Waterfalls Hike
April 21, 2012 10 AM
Observe nature’s carpet of wildflowers and sparkling
waterfalls in beautiful Hocking Hills. Meet at the parking lot at
AshCave.
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Grandma Gatewood’s Fall Colors Hike
October 13, 2012 1:00 PM
Bring along a cool drink and celebrate the season’s
colors. Meet with the naturalist at the Old Man’s
Cave Visitor
Center for a strenuous hike that spans roughly
6 miles of the Grandma Gatewood trail. We will be traversing the section
that runs from Old Man’s Cave to Cedar
Falls and back while enjoying the scenic beauty and
cultural personality. This hike does include several hills and steps and is not
recommended for the easily winded individual. (Approx. 3 to 4 hrs)
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Haunted Hocking Weekend
October 26 & 27, 2012
Join with the Haunted Hocking “HHIT” team as they search for
the unexplained at AshCave
or try your hand at Pumpkin decorating. Registered campers and cabin guest can
enjoy a hayride, a family fun spooky movie, site judging, and trick or treat at
Old Man’s Cave campground. Regular camping & cabin fees apply.
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Frontier Trail Hike
November 3, 2012 12-4 PM
Explore the history of the Hocking Hills region with a walk
back through time dramatized by costumed interpreters along
Ash Cave
trail.
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Christmas in Ash Cave
December 8, 2012 5 – 7 PM
Step away from the hectic holiday season and come bundled for
the weather while enjoying a lighted stroll back to
AshCave.
Once you arrive at the cave warm with refreshments by an open fire. Listen to or
join with our carolers, have the kids visit with an old fashion Santa or help to
decorate our Christmas tree for wildlife.