January 17, 2009

Continuous starts from 9-11 AMEnjoy 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 14, 2009

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 7 & 8, 2009 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 25, 2009 10 AM

Observe nature’s carpet of wildflowers and sparkling waterfalls in beautiful Hocking Hills. Meet at the parking lot at Ash Cave.

Hocking Valley Birding Trail Presents:

International Migratory Bird Weekend

May 8-10, 2009

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 17, 2009 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 30 & 31, 2009

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 12, 2009

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.

The Hocking Hills

Hocking Hills State Park is made up of 6 major regions - Old Man's Cave, Cedar Falls, Ash Cave, Cantwell Cliffs, Rock House and Cedar Falls. There are over 25 miles of trails in the park system and each region offers hikers unique and diverse characteristics from 70 foot waterfalls to cliff views, open meadows to recess caves.

	Old Man's Cave Features waterfalls, cliff overhangs and unique bridges. Takes about 1 hour to hike.
	Conkle's Hollow Conkle's Hollow features two trails -an upper along sheer cliff faces and a lower with waterfalls and recess caves. Takes 1 -2 hours to hike
	Cedar Falls Cedar Falls offers hikers an almost enchanted step through time with waterfalls, hemlock-lined trails and rock formations. About 1 half hour hike.
	Ash Cave Ash Cave is Ohio's largest recess cave. The hike is wheelchair accessible along a concrete trail ending near the waterfall. Takes a half hour to walk.
	Cantwell Cliffs Cantwell Cliffs is one of the park system's more remote and least utilized areas. It has cliffs and deeply forest trails. 1 hour to hike
	Rock House Rock House is known for its wildflowers in spring a birding during the early summer. It has the only true cave in the park system. Takes about a half hour to hike