The annual Hocking Hills Winter Hike will take place Saturday January 21st. The hike covers about six miles from the parks campground to Ash Cave.
Upper Trail at Old Man’s Cave
The hike is a wonderful time to see southeastern Ohio’s caves, waterfalls and streams.
Upper Falls at Old Man’s Cave
This is the one time that the hikers may wish for cold or inclement weather because the cold and snow create a beautiful backdrop for the hike.
The hike passes the spring filled Rose Lake and the falls and caves.
Old Man’s Cave
At Cedar Falls the midway point of the hike hikers can lunch on bean soup and cornbread with a hot beverage.
Cedar Falls
At Cedar Falls they can watch the icy waters fall from the fifty foot falls.
Along the lower Trail at Cedar Falls
From Cedar Falls the walk will continue on to Ash Cave.
Ash Cave Falls
At the end of the hike participants will be driven back to Old Man’s Cave.
Ash Cave Falls Basin
Hikers can assemble anytime between 9 and 11 a.m. There is no charge but donations are always welcome because of budget cuts.
If we do not get some cold and snow for the hike do not fear because it is still a beautiful hike. Five thousand hikers enjoyed the Winter Hike last year. Come and visit.
Ash Cave Falls
Cedar Falls
Old Man’s Cave Falls
Rose Lake