Wildflowers and Waterfalls Hike
April 21, 2012
10 AM
Observe nature’s carpet
of wildflowers and sparkling waterfalls in beautiful Hocking Hills.
Meet at the parking lot at
Wildflowers and Waterfalls Hike
Observe nature’s carpet of wildflowers and abundant waterfalls in beautiful Hocking Hills.
Meet at the Ash Cave parking lot. Ash Cave - Off State Route 56
Time: 10 am
Get ready to look low for this specialized hike on Hocking Hills State Park's spring locals. The hike showcases over 40 species of Hocking Hills State Parks' wildflowers in the Ash Cave area, many of them hard-to-find species.
The hike is led through Ash Cave gorge, over the rim and then across to the shelterhouse area. You don't have to be in a garden club to thoroughly enjoy this hike-bring your camera, though, some rare species of wildflowers like White Red Trillium are found along the trail.
And for those who love the waterfalls, this hike will go around the waterfall at Ash Cave.
Hike takes about 1-2 hours. Distance 1 mile.
Kid Friendly - A leisurely stroll, but one that has frequent stops talking about flowers. Kids of all ages like the hike, but some might get a bit impatient with the stops for flowers.
Pet Friendly - We have seen folks who bring their dogs to this hike. However, as always, make sure they are on leash and well-behaved.
Hocking Hills State Park 19852 State Route 664 S Logan, Ohio 43138 (740) 385-8003 Naturalist Office
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.
