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
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.
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!
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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