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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

Kid Friendly - We've seen kids of all ages come to this hike. Although ghost stories are discussed, we haven't gotten any complaints about kids with nightmares.  It is dark, though, and even adults have seen and heard unexplained things! This is great for kids, but you know your kids best - if they get scared easily, you might want to leave them at home.

Pet Friendly - No pets.
Ever heard the ghostly woman's cry by Rose Lake at the Hocking Hills State Park campground? Or did you hear about the brakeman who was killed at Moonville Tunnel and who is still said to be swinging his lantern along the abandoned train tracks? What better way to savor the feeling of a good ghost story around the campfire than to jump right in and investigate it.

Hocking Hills State Park Naturalist, Pat Quackenbush, local professional biologists, naturalists and ghost hunters (Haunted Hocking Investigation Team)  take to the trails to try to demystify some of the local legends and ghost stories of the region. From owl calling to using night vision tools, visitors get a hands-on experience using  authentic ghosts hunting equipment. And don't think for one minute everything has ever been explained on the hike. . . there have been more than a few things that are just simply left to mystery.

 

2008 Haunted Hocking Events

Haunted Hocking 2008 Tours! Enjoy a good ghost story? Want to try your hand at ghost hunting? Or, maybe you just like a good night hike. Well, join Ohio State Park Naturalist Pat Quackenbush and the “HHIT” team for other ghostly events throughout the summer. Here are just a few of the Haunted Hocking tour dates for 2008. These programs are Free of Charge and open to the public. For more info, (740) 385-8003, ext 213. 
Old Man’s Cave—May 17

Lake Alma—June 14

Rose Lake—July 19

Also . . .  Dates not scheduled yet are Moonville Tunnel, Hope Furnace, Conkle’s Hollow, Ash cave and more...

  
Where the natural and supernatural collide.

Families with kids of all ages have enjoyed this ghost-hunting program. Ghost stories are discussed and hikes are taken at night.  But parents, you know your kids best. If they are afraid of ghosts, leave them with the babysitter.

Time: Varies with Area

Check out some unique investigations with the Hocking Hills Investigation Team (HITS) in conjunction with Hocking Hills State Park and Lake Hope State Park at Hauntedhocking.com.

Hocking Hills State Park

19852 State Route 664 S  Logan, Ohio     43138

(740) 385-8003 Naturalist Office
 

 

 

 

 

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