Ash Cave

State Route 56
South Bloomingville, Ohio 43152-9756
Phone: 740-385-6842

Overview

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.

Hiking Trails: Rim Trail - 2 miles, Gorge Trail - 1/4 miles

Wheelchair Accessible: Yes

Pets Allowed: Yes

Waterfalls: Yes

Shelter House: 3

Picnic Tables: 20+

Restrooms: Yes

Swimming: No

Fishing: No

Location Map

Calendar of Events

Rainbow Nature Walk

Sun Mar 31

Join us for a short, accessible stroll through Ash Cave to discover all the colors of the rainbow! All abilities welcome. Meet us at the Ash Cave Trailhead.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Cost: Free

Interest Tags: Outdoor Activity, Family Oriented, Wildlife,

Sensory Walk

Sun Apr 21

Find your way to the Ash Cave Trailhead and we will take a walk through the area to find things we can see, hear, touch, and smell. All abilities welcome.

10AM - 11AM

Cost:

Interest Tags: Outdoor Activity, Family Oriented, Special Interest, Wildlife,

Week of Wildflower Hikes Fire Tower

Mon Apr 22

Join us for an approximately 2 mile round trip hike from the Ash Cave Fire Tower to Ash Cave and back. Meet us at the Ash Cave Fire Tower Parking lot on 374 S for a meander over rolling hills to find a variety of native wildflowers! Be prepared for a possibly muddy hike.

10AM - 12PM

Cost:

Interest Tags: Outdoor Activity, Family Oriented, Special Interest, Wildlife,

Week of Wildflower Hikes Ash Cave

Sat Apr 27

Join us for a half mile round trip hike to Ash Cave and back. Meet us at Trail O at the Ash Cave parking lot. One half of this hike will be paved and the second half of this hike will include stairs and roots.

10AM - 11AM

Cost: Free

Interest Tags: Outdoor Activity, Family Oriented, Special Interest, Wildlife,

Ash Cave Spring Drum Circle and Healing Gathering

Sun Apr 28

Come and join us once again at the Cave for our Spring Drumming Gathering Celebration! It's going to be a fantastic day filled with music, laughter, and good vibes. Dont forget to bring a blanket or chair to get cozy, some snacks to keep your energy up, and, of course, your drums!

The festivities will kick off at 11 a.m. and we will be enjoying each others company, drumming, dancing, and having fun until around 4 p.m. Around 3:30, we'll be holding our drum healing session, which is always a beautiful and powerful experience.

11AM - 4PM

Family Event So No Drugs or Alcohol.

We cant wait to see all of your smiling faces there! It is going to be a day filled with peace, love, and unity.

Cost: Donations Welcome

Interest Tags: Outdoor Activity, Family Oriented, Special Interest, Arts/Music/Film,

Halloween Night Hike At Ash Cave

Fri Oct 25

Join us at Ash Cave for a spooky lantern lit hike to Ash Cave.

7PM - 9PM

Cost:

Interest Tags: Outdoor Activity, Family Oriented, Special Interest, Wildlife,

Website: hockinghills.com/ash_cave.html