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Hocking Hills Cabins, Hocking Hills Cottages Hocking Hills Inns
2008 Special Events 43rd Annual Winter Hike January 19 - Continuous starts from 9-11 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.
Sweethearts Hike February 9 - 5-7 PM Meet at the Ash Cave parking lot. Take your sweetheart for a romantic stroll to Ash Cave in the soft light of dusk. Afterwards, enjoy a cozy fire and refreshments.
Maple Sugaring in the Hills March 8 & 9- 12-4 PM Join us at the Naturalist Cabin located behind the Old Man’s Cave Visitor Center. 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.
Wildflowers and Waterfalls Hike April 19 -10 AM Observe nature’s carpet of wildflowers and sparkling waterfalls in beautiful Hocking Hills. Meet at the parking lot at Ash Cave.
Frontier Trail Hike May 3 -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. Maybe even join in and try your hand at the Frontier Trail Games on Sunday afternoon!
Hocking Valley Birding Trail Presents: International Migratory Bird Weekend May 9-11 Times and locations will vary…see the flier, www.birdhocking.com or the parks website for details. Join with several area naturalist and birders along the Hocking Valley Birding Trail route for a variety of programs, hikes and events to celebrate the return of our avian friends.
Grandma Gatewood’s Fall Colors Hike October 18- 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. 3to4 hrs)
Haunted Hocking Weekend October 31 & November 1 Join with the Haunted Hocking “HIT” team as they search for the unexplained at Ash Cave 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.
Christmas in Ash Cave December 13- 5 – 7 PM Step away from the hectic holiday season and come bundled for the weather while enjoying a lighted stroll back to Ash Cave. 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.
Hocking Hills State Park
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While you're discovering your wild side. Picture Yourself
in the Hocking Hills. And Picture
Yourself Here. . .
Bird Watching, Rock Climbing, Canoeing, Horseback Riding and All Kinds of Adventures in the Hocking Hills
The Hocking Hills Region is renowned for its unique habitats and vast numbers of birding areas. From Conkle's Hollow to Columbus Metroparks nearby, there are plenty of places to explore birding. In fact, there are several areas that even boast Bald Eagles and Trumpet Swans!
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Whether
it is horseback riding, bird wa
tching
or simply hiking, there are countless ways to explore the wilder side of Ohio in
the Hocking Hills. This is the Hocking Hills. It's adventure and discovery,
exploration and doing something you've never done before. It's the place
for adventure-the exact location for stirring up that most fun part of
exciting just moments before you want to push the panic button. 
There
are plenty of trails in the Hocking Hills Region to keep a rider busy for days.
Hocking State Forest, Zaleski State Forest and Tar Hollow all offer a wide range
of bridge trails for the horseback riding enthusiast. 
From
mountain bike riding near Lake Hope State Park to road bike trails on the
HockHocking Adena Bikeway, there are a wide variety of biking options in the
Hocking Hills for all ages.
Rock
climbing and rappelling are fast becoming a popular sports. The Hocking Forest
near Old Man's Cave features 99 acres that will keep even the most avid
climber's heart racing.
If
there's a river, there's a way to keep cool in the summer. The Hocking River is
one of Ohio's premier rafting and canoeing areas.
If
you're into a wilderness adventure, Zaleski State Forest has a backpacking trail
that packs a punch in both history and rugged beauty.
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