Hocking Hills State Park

城市概覽

A popular destination for day hikes, camping, climbing, and horseback riding, Hocking Hills State Park and the adjacent Hocking State Forest captivate the imagination with deep gorges, waterfalls, and recess caves. A short hike to Old Man's Cave, Ash Cave, Rock House, or Cedar Falls will make you feel like you cannot be in Ohio anymore, transporting you to a world that feels like something out of a fantasy novel.

History The Hocking Hills received their name from the Hocking River, which passes several miles northeast of the park through the town of Logan. The river's name came from Shawnee words that translate roughly into "bottle river". Old Man's Cave was named for Richard Rowe, a hermit who lived in the gorge during the mid-19th century. The gorge became a scenic attraction by 1870, and was purchased for preservation by the State of Ohio in 1924. Old Man's Cave along with five other non-contiguous state-owned areas became Hocking Hills State Park in 1949. Cottages and a dining lodge were opened in 1972. A six-mile section of the Buckeye Trail (from the Upper Falls at Old Man's Cave to Ash Cave) was a favorite of famous hiker Grandma Gatewood.

Landscape Southeast Ohio is covered by the foothills of the Allegheny Plateau, making the land rocky and rugged. The moderately wet climate has formed this geology into spectacular gorges with large recess caves, tall cliffs, and beautiful waterfalls.

Flora and fauna The temperate and moderately wet climate of Southeast Ohio lends itself to a huge diversity of trees. The large number of hemlock trees were mistaken as cedars by early settlers, and provide a green backdrop for many gorges all year long. The abundant broad-leaf trees throughout the park offer a canopy of shade in summer and make for brilliant colors each fall. It's not uncommon to see white-tailed deer in and around the forests. A wide variety of birds nest in the park, with the beautiful sounds of birds such as the hermit thrush enhancing the fantasy

如何抵達

By car Most of Hocking Hills State Park and Hocking State Forest is located along State Route 374. Old Man's Cave is the park's most popular destination, which is also where the park's ranger station, main campground, and visitor center are all located. From Columbus, follow US-33 South to either State Route 374 South (for Cantwell Cliffs, Rock House, or Conkle's Hollow) or State Route 664 South (for Old Man's Cave, Cedar Falls, or Ash Cave). From Athens, follow US-33 north to State Route 664 South or follow State Route 56 West to State Route 374.

當地交通

As public transportation options are nonexistent, only a car and/or your legs will allow you to explore the park. Most of the park's attractions are located directly on State Route 374. Many major attractions are also connected by hiking trails throughout the park as well.

必看景點

1 Old Man's Cave. Daylight Only. (updated Jun 2017) 2 Ash Cave. Daylight Only. (updated Jun 2017) 3 Rock House. Daylight Only. (updated Jun 2017) 4 Cedar Falls. Daylight Only. (updated Jun 2017) 5 Conkles Hollow. Daylight Only. (updated Jun 2017) 6 Whispering Cave. Daylight Only. (updated Jun 2017) 7 Cantwell Cliffs. Daylight Only. (updated Jun 2017)

體驗活動

Hiking Because of all of the cliffs, Hocking Hills State Park is only open during daylight hours. Rangers take staying on marked trails and out of restricted areas very seriously, issuing expensive citations to violators especially at the most popular areas of the park (the Old Man's Cave gorge, Cedar Falls, Ash Cave, and Conkle's Hollow). Often this is to prevent crowds of people from continuing to trample delicate flora or for pure safety reasons. While the park has gone to great lengths to make the trails extremely safe, people have suffered extensive injuries or death from falls off of the park's many cliffs. You may see a lot of people go off-trail to get a better view, climb on a rock or jump into the water, but it's not worth the very real risk of serious injury or getting a ticket! Trails especially at the Old Man's Cave area are composed of bare sandstone. This provides excellent traction when dry, but can prove extremely slick when wet—so use extreme caution. Waterfalls are common sights and sounds on gorge trails in the spring, but some dry up or slow to a trickle late in May or in June. A good strong rain rejuvenates them for several hours.

Horseback riding

Climbing

Fishing 1 Rose Lake (Park at "Fisherman Parking" on State Route 374 2 miles south of Route 664 and hike 1 mile, or state park campground guests can drive past the group sites in Old Man's Cave Campground). Daylight Only. (updated Jun 2017)

購物

1 Camp Store, 19852 State Route 664, Logan (At the park/campground office at Old Man's Cave Campground), ☏ +1-740-385-6841. Souvenirs, groceries, firewood, ice, etc. are all available at the same place where you check in at Old Man's Cave Campground. Beware that firewood sells crazy fast here, and as a result a lot tends to be green. (updated Jun 2017) 2 Old Man's Cave Visitor Center Gift Shop (At the end of the Old Man's Cave parking area off of State Route 664). Shirts, books, mugs, etc. at the Hocking Hills State Park Visitor Center at Old Man's Cave. (updated Jun 2017) 3 Grandma Faye's, 20507 State Route 664, Logan (3 miles west of Old Man's Cave on State Route 664/374), ☏ +1-740-385-9466. Souvenirs, groceries, camping supplies, firewood, and a little eatery are all here. Firewood here tends to be less expensive and a little bit less green than at the camp store. (updated Jun 2017)

美食

1 Old Man's Cave Visitor Center Concession (At the end of the Old Man's Cave parking area off of State Route 664). Open seasonally. It's a basic stand with basic American staples, drinks, and ice cream. $. (updated Jun 2017) 2 Inn & Spa at Cedar Falls, State Route 374 (About 1 mile north of Cedar Falls on State Route 374). Bed & breakfast with a full restaurant and bar that serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. $$$. (updated Jun 2017)

住宿

Lodging 1 Hocking Hills State Park Cabins (11 miles west of Logan and 1 mile west of Old Man's Cave on State Route 664), ☏ +1-866-644-6727. Check-in: 3pm, check-out: 1pm. 40 fully-furnished cottages offer real beds for up to 6 people if you aren't in the mood for camping. Includes a living room, full kitchen, dining room, screened deck, bathroom, 2 bedrooms, and cable TV. $140-60 per night. (updated Jun 2017) 2 Inn & Spa at Cedar Falls (1 mile north of Cedar Falls on State Route 374). Bed & breakfast with several guest rooms and cabins for rental year-round. Rooms include breakfast. (updated Jun 2017)

Camping

Hocking Hills State Park 3 Old Man's Cave Campground (Hocking Hills State Park Campground), 19852 State Route 664, Logan (Off of State Route 664 near Old Man's Cave, 10 miles west of US-33 in Logan), ☏ +1-866-644-6727. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 1PM. 146 reservable sites, 86 with 20-, 30-, or 50-amp electric hookups, 13 with no hookups, and 47 with full hookups. An additional 23 sites have electric ho