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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

 

 

While you're discovering your wild side. Picture Yourself in the Hocking Hills. And Picture Yourself Here. . .

 

 

 

 

Adventure

 

 

 

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Backpacking -  Zaleski State Forest

P.O. Box 330, S.R. 278
Zaleski, Ohio 45698-0330
740-596-5781

Total acres: 26,827
County: Vinton and Athens Counties

25 miles of hiking

23 mils of backpacking

50 miles of horseback riding

 

Brochure with map (pdf)
Brochure with backpack map (pdf)

Not far from Old Man's Cave, Zaleski State Forest offers adventurous hikers a treat into both history and the natural environment. The main trail is a loop of 23.5 miles. There is also a 10-mile day loop trail.

 

General Forest Rules
  • Zaleski 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.
  • General visitation guideline

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

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