In the southernmost reaches of Hocking Hills is Ash Cave - beyond doubt the most spectacular feature of the entire park. Ash Cave is the largest, most impressive recess cave in the state. The approach to Ash Cave is through a narrow gorge lined with stately hemlocks, massive beech trees and various other hardwoods. The valley floor offers brilliant displays of wildflowers in the all seasons including large flowered trillium, Dutchman's breeches, trout lily, Jack-in-the Pulpit and jewelweed. The...
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Waterfall

Ash Cave features a stunning seasonal waterfall that cascades over a massive sandstone ledge into one of Ohio's largest recess caves, measuring 700 feet wide, 100 feet deep, and 90 feet high. The combination of the picturesque waterfall and the expansive, sandy-floored cave makes it a breathtaking and accessible destination. Accessed via the Grandma Gatewood Trail.

Overlook

From this elevated vantage point, visitors can see the impressive sandstone cliffs that form the cave, the seasonal waterfall cascading over the edge, and the lush greenery that blankets the area. The trail provides a stunning bird's-eye view of Ash Cave's natural amphitheater and the serene, wooded landscape beyond. Accessed via the Ash Cave Rim Trail.

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Highlights
Waterfall

Ash Cave features a stunning seasonal waterfall that cascades over a massive sandstone ledge into one of Ohio's largest recess caves, measuring 700 feet wide, 100 feet deep, and 90 feet high. The combination of the picturesque waterfall and the expansive, sandy-floored cave makes it a breathtaking and accessible destination. Accessed via the Grandma Gatewood Trail.

Overlook

From this elevated vantage point, visitors can see the impressive sandstone cliffs that form the cave, the seasonal waterfall cascading over the edge, and the lush greenery that blankets the area. The trail provides a stunning bird's-eye view of Ash Cave's natural amphitheater and the serene, wooded landscape beyond. Accessed via the Ash Cave Rim Trail.

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