Identity summary
2 to 5 days
Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Recommended car
Forest · Nature · Countryside
Variable accessibility
Sweet rhythm
General presentation
Hocking Hills
Sandstone gorges, open caves and waterfalls southeast of Columbus.
To understand what Hocking Hills is, you have to look at Old Man's Cave, Ash Cave and Cantwell Cliffs. These places give you a view of a territory marked by forests, natural spaces and the countryside and allow you to move from emblematic sites to more intimate stages.
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For a stay of 2 to 5 days, a quiet rhythm works well. Also to be anticipated: important distances between certain places. A car is usually the easiest way to connect the different sectors. Accessibility varies from site to site and deserves to be verified step by step.
Strengths and constraints
Strengths
- Old Man's Cave
- Ash Cave
- Cantwell Cliffs
Before you choose
- Recommended car to connect sites
- Important distances between certain places
Places worth visiting
A selection to start dreaming and organizing the stay — not an exhaustive list of everything there is to see.
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Old Man's Cave
Old Man's Cave brings together trails, rock formations and cavities with a park character that remains intensely frequented but well identified. The place articulates rocks and wooded valleys to create a natural sensation climb. It is a perfect base for a longer exploration in Hocking Hills.
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Ash Cave
Ash Cave offers a large cavities of horse iron, traversable quickly, with a fine fall that rhythms the arrival in the cave. The wide opening gives a feeling of volume and freshness in contrast to the exterior wooded cliff. It is a milestone of the park chain.
Nature and landscape
Cantwell Cliffs
North of the Hocking Hills, Cantwell Cliffs is a narrow section of the park, with a narrow section of the walls and sandstone staircases, with a more sportful walk than in the park's most frequented areas. The descents into the gorges and then the climbs towards the cornices give a nervous visit, ideal when looking for marked relief in the morning.
Practical tips
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