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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

 

 

 

Adventure    Horseback Riding the Hocking Hills

 

 

Horseback Riding the Hocking Hills

 

 

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AdventureOhio State Parks offer over 500 miles of bridles trails. Hocking Hills State Forest provides horseback riding trails intermingling with both hiking trails and hunting areas. Only a half hour's drive away,

 Kid Friendly Fun (May be age limitations)   Tent CampingTent Camping   Trail Riding

Denotes accommodation offers the above

 

Mountain Man Mule Expeditions- Mule trail and wagon riding through the beautiful Hocking Hills - fun for the whole family!

 

Mountainman Mule Expeditions

 

   Tent Camping

24210 Vandergriff Rd 

South Bloomingville, OH 43152
(740) 332-0221

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Trail Riding Adventure

 

With hundreds of miles of horseback riding and mule trails in the Hocking Hills region of Ohio, Mountain Man Mule Expeditions offers affordable mule expedition trail rides for everyone from novice to experienced riders. Riders can take to the trail for as little as one hour and as long as all day. . . you can even have an overnight stay! Wagon rides also available.

 

Hocking Forest Bridle Trails    Zaleski Forest Bridle Trails   Tar Hollow Bridle Trails


Adventure

There are nearly 40 miles of bridle trails available at the forest. The Horse Camp has 23 sites available on a first come first served basis. Drinking water is not always available; riders should bring additional water. Horses may be ridden only along forest roads or on designated bridle trails.
 

Hocking Hills Horse Trail Map

 

 

 

 

 

 

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PLEASE OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING

  1. This campground is for horse riders only. There is no charge for riding the trails.
  2. Day users are to use the day use parking lot.
  3. Horse campers are to register at the Self-Registration Booth. Only one unit is permitted per campsite.
  4. Campsites are available on a first-come first-served basis; saving campsites is prohibited.
  5. Fires and camping are allowed in designated areas only.
  6. Do not leave fires unattended.
  7. For your safety, the forest closes at dark; riding is not permitted after dark.
  8. Please park all equipment on your campsite; do not park in the grass.
  9. Maintain your campsite in a clean and sanitary manner.
  10. Please use the hitch posts; tying horses to trees is prohibited.
  11. Please observe quiet hours from 11:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m.
  12. Open display and consumption of alcoholic beverages is prohibited.
  13. The use of firearms is restricted to lawful hunting only.
  14. Only ride the designated trails. Riding is prohibited in state park and preserve areas. (Exception: Riders of the Buckeye Trail may use the horsemen's bypass around the east end of Old Man's Cave and Cedar Falls).
  15. Obtain permission before using private land. The State Forest boundary is marked with yellow blazes.

 

HOCKING STATE FOREST
19275 State Route 374
Rockbridge, Ohio 43149-9749

DISTRICT 4 FOREST OFFICE
360 East State Street
Athens, Ohio 45701-1852

Toll free: 1-877-247-8733


Adventure

There are pproximately 50 miles of bridle trails. Horse Camp has 16 sites available - first come first serve basis. Drinking water is not always available; riders should bring additional water. Horses may be ridden only along forest roads or on designated bridle trails.

 

Zaleski State Forest

Zaleski State Forest near Lake Hope State Park offers both horseback riding trails and a horseman's camp.

HORSE CAMP

The primitive horse camping includes water for horses and latrines. Drinking water is not available on the site. Please complete the self-registration form displayed at the camp entrance when you arrive. Bridle trails maps are available at the horse camp or at forest headquarters. Toll free: 1-877-247-8733

 

ZALESKI STATE FOREST
Division of Forestry
Zaleski, Ohio 45698
Phone: (740) 596-5781

LAKE HOPE STATE PARK
Division of Parks & Recreation
Zaleski, Ohio 45698
Phone: (740) 596-5253
 


Adventure
Offers about 26 miles of trail. The Horse Camp has 46 sites available- first come first serve basis. Drinking water is not always available; riders should bring additional water. Horses may be ridden only along forest roads or on designated bridle trails.
 

Tar Hollow State Forest Map

Horse Camp

There is a  48-site primitive horse camp located at the south end of the forest on Poe Run Road. Latrines are provided at the camp, but electricity and drinking water are not available. Radiating outward from the horse camp are 33 miles of bridle trails. All bridle trails are south of the fire tower.

 

Forest Rules

Tar Hollow State Forest is open to visitors between the hours of 6 a.m. and 11 p.m. daily. Legal campers, hunters and anglers may be present during other hours.

Operation of motor vehicles is restricted to roads provided for such travel. The speed limit on state forest roads is 30 mph unless otherwise posted. Vehicles may not be parked where traffic or access to division service roads or trails will be obstructed.

Horses may be ridden only along forest roads or on designated bridle trails.

Fires are not permitted except in grills or fire rings provided or in portable stoves. Fires must be attended at all times.

Litter must be disposed of in receptacles provided.

Camping is permitted only in areas provided and designated for such use.

Public display or consumption of any alcoholic beverage is prohibited.

Disturbance, defacement or destruction of any property, material, natural feature or vegetation is prohibited. Berries, nuts and mushrooms may be gathered and removed except from tree seed orchards or posted areas.

Scioto Trail State Forest
2731 Stoney Creek Road
Chillicothe, Ohio 45601
740-663-2538


 

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