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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

 

 
 

HOCKING HILLS STATE PARK Naturalist Programs & Special Events

HOCKING HILLS STATE PARK
Naturalist Programs & Special Events

Kid Friendly - Ash Cave is a cool place to walk at night, especially for kids. Although there are several stops along  the way, this is a fun hike if your kid is one of your sweeties. However, it is mostly adults so we suggest this for kids who aren't too worn out at the end of the day and who can wait quietly while the naturalist weaves a few tales.

Pet Friendly - We have seen folks who bring their dogs to this hike. However, it is a night hike, it is dark so be careful to walk well behind others!

 

  

For those who haven't  the faintest idea of what to give their sweetheart on Valentine's day, you just might want to make a stop at Hocking Hills State Park for this special event.  

There's a leisurely stroll led by Ohio State Park Naturalist Pat Quackenbush along the 1/4 mile trail back to the recess cave. The walk is informal with several short stops along the way.  This takes about a half hour.

Once at the recess cave, romantics can mingle around the campfire for a while, help themselves to free cookies and hot chocolate or simply enjoy holding hands.

Just so you know. . .

The hike isn't limited to spouses and dates! Folks have brought their kids and grandkids too!

Dress warmly, it is chilly in Ohio in February.

 Take a hike with someone you like.

Find a date and take a stroll through Ash Cave at Hocking Hills State Park.

Ash Cave - Off State Route 56 -About an hour and fifteen minutes from Columbus

Time: 5 pm to 7 pm

Hocking Hills State Park

19852 State Route 664 S  Logan, Ohio     43138

(740) 385-8003 Naturalist Office

The view inside Ohio's largest recess cave is awesome in the darkness of evening- the waterfall is usually bursting with life. There is cozy campfire light dancing on the walls. You don't have to be even remotely romantic to pull this one off. Just bring your sweetie and it will all fall into place. 

 

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