Rock House - Hocking Hills State Park
Rock House is one of the six major areas of Hocking Hills State Park - Old Man's Cave, Ash Cave, Rock House, Conkle's Hollow, Cedar Falls and Cantwell Cliffs. Each of the park areas offers a unique experience for those who walk its paths. From hemlock-lined trails, to huge rock formations, waterfalls to rock bridges, guests to the park are sure to treasure their explorations for years to come. Rich in forested areas and natural wonders, there are over 25 miles of hiking trails in the Hocking Hills State Park system.
Ash Cave | Cedar Falls | Old Man's Cave | Conkle's Hollow | Cantwell Cliffs | Rock House
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The Look: The closest thing to a real cave in the park
system, Rock House's cavern seems to go deep into the rock. The trail is
packed with awesome cliff faces that, in summer, look like a
South
American jungle, rock steps and plenty of breathe-taking views.
A past full of adventure! Once called Robbers Roost, it is told Rock House was a hideout for bandits. As always, cliff areas are not safe for pets and children!
The Rock House-In the early 1900's, a hotel was once located near the shelter house located at the entrance of Rock House. A 1/4 mile trail leads to an opening in a cliff face with gothic-like windows and awesome views. Rockhouse was even once said to be a hide-out for bandits and thieves in 1800's.
-look for small recesses in the back wall of Rock House were used as baking ovens for Native Americans staying in the cave. -troughs in the floor believed to be used to catch water.
-at the picnic shelter, there was once a 16-room hotel compete with a ballroom, livery stable and a U.S. Post Office. Length:
The Rockhouse trail is about a 1/2 mile long and takes 30 to 45 minutes to traverse.
Old Man's Cave has access to visitor center for wheelchairs.
There is no swimming allowed in the waterfalls or creeks. All hikers must remain on the designated trails. Hikers cannot walk randomly in the woods, jump on rocks or hang on cliff edges.
Pets must always be on a leash not more than 6
feet in length and directly under owner's supervision. In other words,
you must be holding the dog with the leash. Please bring baggies to
clean up your dog's feces. There are few or no trash cans in the park.
There are cliff areas in all the parks, please use caution if you must
take your pet or children.
Directions: From Logan
Take State Route 374 past Old Man's Cave. State Route 374 turns to the right not far after Unger Road. Follow State Route 374 until you get to Rock House.
The Hocking Hills Region is located in the Midwest US settled into the edges of Appalachia's Southeastern Ohio. It is known for its wilderness areas, unique rock formations, cascading waterfalls, breathtaking cliff edges and the many cabins and cottages tucked into its hillsides to escape the everyday. It encompasses such natural areas as Lake Hope State Park, Wayne National Forest, Zaleski State Forest, Hocking State Forest and a few Columbus Metroparks. One of the largest visited park systems in Ohio is Hocking Hills State Park located within this region. There are over 25 miles of hiking trails including those at Old Man's Cave, Cedar Falls and Ash Cave.
