Reservations for Rock House Restaurant are required for dinner.

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Hiking

Hike Hocking Hills

Discover waterfalls, towering cliffs, caves, and gorges steps away from the lodge. Hocking Hills State Park is the hiking destination for adventurists and nature lovers in every season! Learn more about the area on a guided hike with one of our naturalists or head out to explore on your own.

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Whispering Cave Trail weaves near the cave it is named for.

Whispering Cave

4.5 Miles

Hike Level: Difficult

Points of Interest: Swinging Hemlock Bridge

Old Mans Cave

Old Man's Cave

1 Mile

Hike Level: Moderate

Points of Interest: Devil's Bathtub, 'A' Frame Bridge, Sphinx Head, Lower Falls, Visior Center, Naturalist Cabin, Broken Rock Trail

Ash cave with waterfall

Ash Cave Gorge

1/4 miles

Hike Level: Easy

[ Handicap Accessible ]


A large moss-covered boulder in a shady wooded area

Ash Cave Rim

1/4 Miles

Hike Level: Moderate

Cedar Falls

Cedar Falls

1 Mile

Hike Level: Moderate

Walking trail covered in stone

Rock House

1 Mile

Hike Level: Moderate

Cantwell Cliffs

Cantwell Cliffs

2 Miles

Hike Level: Difficult

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Mountain Biking Trails

2 Miles

Orange Loop | Difficult

Purple Loop | Moderate


Conckles Hollow

Conkles Hollow State Nature Preserve

Lower Gorge Trail

  • .75 miles
  • Hike Level: Easy, wheelchair accessible

Upper Rim Trail

  • 2 miles
  • Hike Level: DIfficult

Grandma Gatewood Trail

The Grandma Gatewood Trail connects three of the park's areas: Old Man's Cave, Cedar Falls and Ash Cave. This trail has been designated a section of the Buckeye Trail and two national systems; The North Country Scenic Trail and America's Discovery Trail.

Large rock face

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Whether planning a trails trip from your home computer or on the road looking for spontaneous adventure, the new DETOUR trails app will make it easy to find what you are looking for.

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