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Old Man's Cave

20160 State Route 664 South
Logan, Ohio 43138
Phone: 740-385-6841
Overview
Old Man's Cave
The most popular of all the Hocking areas is Old Man's Cave, located on State Route 664. Here at the Upper Falls, the Grandma Gatewood Trail begins its six-mile course connecting three of the park's areas.

Hiking Trails: Rim Trail - 2 miles, Gorge Trail - 3/4 miles

Wheelchair Accessible: No

Pets Allowed: Yes

Waterfalls: Yes

Shelter House: 2

Picnic Tables: 40+

Restrooms: Yes

Swimming: No

Fishing: No

Location Map

Calendar of Events
Old Mans Cave Hike
Tue Aug 29

Join us every Tuesday for a moderate, 1 mile round trip through the gorge. Meet us at the Old Mans Cave Visitor Center at 10 AM.

Cost: Free

Interest Tags: Outdoor Activity, Family Oriented, Special Interest, Wildlife,
Old Mans Cave Hike
Tue Sep 12

Join us every Tuesday for a moderate, 1 mile round trip through the gorge. Meet us at the Old Mans Cave Visitor Center at 10 AM.

Cost: Free

Interest Tags: Outdoor Activity, Family Oriented, Special Interest, Wildlife,
Roaming Reptiles
Fri Sep 15

Come meet some of our local reptiles. Join us at 2 pm at the Old Mans Cave Visitor Center.

Cost: Free

Phone: 7403856841

Interest Tags: Outdoor Activity, Family Oriented, Special Interest, Wildlife,
Hocking Hills Trail Run
Sat Sep 16

45th Annual Hocking Hills Trail Run offers runners the chance to test their abilities on the gorgeous yet technical features of the Hocking Hills and State Park in either a 60k, 40k, 20k, 10k, or 5k race options. Its not all about winning. Walkers and pets on leashes are welcome too.

Meetup at Old Mans Cave Naturalist Cabin

First Race Start at 7AM

Cost: Free

Phone: 740-385-2750

Interest Tags: Outdoor Activity, Family Oriented, Special Interest,
Old Mans Cave Hike
Tue Sep 19

Join us every Tuesday for a moderate, 1 mile round trip through the gorge. Meet us at the Old Mans Cave Visitor Center at 10 AM.

Cost: Free

Interest Tags: Outdoor Activity, Family Oriented, Special Interest, Wildlife,
Whos Hoo
Fri Sep 22

Come meet one of our resident owls. Join us at 11 am at the Naturalist Cabin behind the Old Mans Cave Visitor Center. If the weather is bad, we will meet inside the Visitor Center.

Cost: Free

Phone: 7403856841

Interest Tags: Outdoor Activity, Family Oriented, Special Interest, Wildlife,
Leaf Prints
Sat Sep 23

Leaf your own print! Come create your own take home leaf print at the Old Man’s Cave Visitor Center. All materials are provided.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Cost: Free

Contact: Hocking Hills State Park

Interest Tags: Outdoor Activity, Family Oriented, Special Interest, Wildlife,
Old Mans Cave Hike
Tue Sep 26

Join us every Tuesday for a moderate, 1 mile round trip through the gorge. Meet us at the Old Mans Cave Visitor Center at 10 AM.

Cost: Free

Interest Tags: Outdoor Activity, Family Oriented, Special Interest, Wildlife,
Critter Chat: Bears
Fri Sep 29

Is Ohio bear country? Find out the answer and more at this critter chat! Join us at the Old Man's Cave Visitor Center.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Cost: Free

Interest Tags: Outdoor Activity, Family Oriented, Special Interest, Wildlife,
Clay Critter Tracks
Sat Sep 30

Ever wonder who left behind that foot print in the mud? Learn who leaves what tracks as you create your own critter pendant! Join the experts at the Old Man's Cave Visitor Center. All materials are provided.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Cost: Free

Interest Tags: Outdoor Activity, Family Oriented, Special Interest, Wildlife,
Old Mans Cave Hike
Tue Oct 3

Join us every Tuesday for a moderate, 1 mile round trip through the gorge. Meet us at the Old Mans Cave Visitor Center at 10 AM.

Cost: Free

Interest Tags: Outdoor Activity, Family Oriented, Special Interest, Wildlife,
Grandma Gatewood's Fall Colors Hike
Sat Oct 14

Meet with the Naturalist at the Old Mans Cave Visitor Center for a strenuous 6-mile hike, including roughly 3 miles of the Grandma Gatewood (Buckeye) Trail.

We will be navigating the section which runs from Old Mans Cave to Cedar Falls, returning on the Gorge Overlook Trail. Come enjoy the scenic beauty and cultural personality from one of the most popular gorges in the Hocking Hills.

This hike does include several hills and steps and is not recommended for the easily winded individual. Bring along a cool drink and celebrate the season’s colors with us!

9AM - 1PM

Cost: Free

Phone: 7403856841

Interest Tags: Outdoor Activity, Family Oriented, Special Interest, Wildlife,
Winter Hike at Hocking Hills
Sat Jan 20

Enjoy winters splendor on this 6 mile trek from Old Mans Cave to Ash Cave. Layered clothing and good footwear recommended. Continuous starts from 9 - 11a.m. Logan Kiwanis Club famous bean soup and cornbread muffins are served at Cedar Falls (donations appreciated). A shuttle bus returns hikers to Old Mans Cave parking area.

Cost: Free

Contact: Hocking Hills State Park, Phone: 740-385-6841

Interest Tags: Outdoor Activity, Family Oriented, Special Interest, Wildlife,
Website: www.hockinghillsstatepark.com
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