Hocking Hills State Park is home to seven distinct hiking areas. Start your adventures at Old Man’s Cave, the most popular area in the park, and explore the scenic beauty of Hocking Hills waterfalls, sandstone cliffs, and recess caves. Stay close to the park with Chalets in Hocking Hills and access several hiking trails near Old Man’s Cave that connect to popular natural attractions like Cedar Falls and Ash Cave. Our Hocking Hills cabin rentals provide the perfect place to unwind and recharge at the end of your hike.
5 Old Man’s Cave Hiking Trails
Several trails are accessible from the Upper Falls parking area. Use this map of Old Man’s Cave hiking trails to plan your route and find the best hike for your skill level:
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Gorge Entrance/Exit Trail- .6 Miles
If you are looking for the shortest trail to Old Man’s Cave, take the Gorge Entrance and Exit Trail. From here, you can turn around to get back to your car or pick up the Grandma Gatewood Trail for a longer hike.
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Grandma Gatewood Trail- 5.3 Miles
The Grandma Gatwood Trail begins at Upper Falls and continues downstream toward Old Man’s Cave. From here, the trail passes several waterfalls, including Cedar Falls and Whispering Falls. Three miles from here, you can get to Ash Cave, the largest recess cave in Ohio.
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Broken Rock Trail- .1 Mile
Broken Rock Trail is a short detour that leads you to Broken Rock Falls. You can pick up this trail from the Gorge Entrance Trail or Grandma Gatewood.
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Gorge Overlook Trail- 2.8 Miles
The Gorge Overlook Trail starts at the Upper Falls parking area and connects Old Man’s Cave to Cedar Falls. Along the way, you will be rewarded with scenic views of the park from above and cross the dam at Rose Lake.
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Whispering Cave to Old Man’s Cave- 1.7 Miles
Pick up the Whispering Cave Trail from the Gorge Entrance Trail. The trail takes you to Whispering Cave, a large recess cave with a beautiful seasonal waterfall.
Book Hocking Hills Cabin Rentals near Old Man’s Cave
Find lodging near Old Man’s Cave trails with Chalets in Hocking Hills. Our Old Man’s Cave cabins offer the perfect basecamp, just a few miles from the Upper Falls parking lot. This area offers everything you need for your stay, including 140 acres, 25 cabins, a pool, SaunaPods, electric vehicle charging stations, an office, and a neighboring General Store. Find properties for groups of all sizes, from our two-bedroom A-frames to our six-bedroom lodges. Book with us today and start exploring the state parks!
