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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
Nature Painting
Sat Mar 30

Join the naturalist to paint beautiful scenery or cool critters you can find in the area. This is not a guided class but an opportunity to express yourself artistically with materials and inspiration provided. Join us at the Old Mans Cave Visitor Center. Materials are provided but remember this is not a guided class.

10AM - 11AM

Cost: Free

Interest Tags: Family Oriented, Special Interest, Wildlife,
Invading Invasives
Fri Apr 12

Warning: Invasive plants have been spotted invading your backyard parks! Learn how to prevent the spread of invasives and help remove some from around the Old Mans Cave Visitor Center. All materials provided.

10AM - 11AM

Cost:

Interest Tags: Outdoor Activity, Family Oriented, Special Interest, Wildlife,
Recycled Bird Feeders
Sat Apr 13

Come make your own bird feeder out of a recycled bottle. All materials provided but feel free to bring your own bottle! Join us at the Old Mans Cave Visitor Center.

10AM - 11AM

Cost:

Interest Tags: Outdoor Activity, Family Oriented, Special Interest,
Rock Painting
Sun Apr 14

Come create some painted rocks for your home or our wildflower garden at the Visitor Center. Join us at the Old Mans Cave Visitor Center. Wear clothing that you don't mind getting paint on.

10AM - 11AM

Cost:

Interest Tags: Outdoor Activity, Family Oriented, Special Interest,
Old Mans Cave Hike
Tue Apr 16

Join us every Tuesday at 10 am for a one mile hike through Old Mans Cave to celebrate 75 years of parks and 100 years of Hocking Hills public trails. This moderate, one mile hike begins in front of the Old Mans Cave Visitor Center.

10AM - 11AM

Cost: Free

Interest Tags: Outdoor Activity, Family Oriented, Special Interest, Wildlife,
Rock Painting
Sat Apr 20

Come create some painted rocks for your home or our wildflower garden at the Visitor Center. Join us at the Old Mans Cave Visitor Center. Wear clothing that you don't mind getting paint on.

10AM - 11AM

Cost:

Interest Tags: Outdoor Activity, Family Oriented, Special Interest,
Old Mans Cave Hike
Tue Apr 23

Join us every Tuesday at 10 am for a one mile hike through Old Mans Cave to celebrate 75 years of parks and 100 years of Hocking Hills public trails. This moderate, one mile hike begins in front of the Old Mans Cave Visitor Center.

10AM - 11AM

Cost: Free

Interest Tags: Outdoor Activity, Family Oriented, Special Interest, Wildlife,
Recycled Bird Feeders
Sun Apr 28

Come make your own bird feeder out of a recycled bottle. All materials provided but feel free to bring your own bottle! Join us at the Old Mans Cave Visitor Center.

10AM - 11AM

Cost: Free

Interest Tags: Family Oriented, Special Interest,
Old Mans Cave Hike
Tue Apr 30

Join us every Tuesday at 10 am for a one mile hike through Old Mans Cave to celebrate 75 years of parks and 100 years of Hocking Hills public trails. This moderate, one mile hike begins in front of the Old Mans Cave Visitor Center.

10AM - 11AM

Cost: Free

Interest Tags: Outdoor Activity, Family Oriented, Special Interest, Wildlife,
Fossil Hunt
Fri May 3

Did you know that Ohio is home to some pretty unique fossils? Come learn about the ancient critters who called Ohio home and hunt for them around the Old Mans Cave Visitor Center. Meet us at the Old Mans Cave Visitor Center.

10AM - 11AM

Cost: Free

Interest Tags: Family Oriented, Special Interest, Wildlife,
Weaving on a Cardboard Loom
Sun May 5

Traditionally done on a loom with wool, come weave your own little piece of Native American history at the Old Mans Cave Visitor Center. All materials provided.

10AM - 11AM

Cost: Free

Interest Tags: Family Oriented, Special Interest,
Old Mans Cave Hike
Tue May 7

Join us every Tuesday at 10 am for a one mile hike through Old Mans Cave to celebrate 75 years of parks and 100 years of Hocking Hills public trails. This moderate, one mile hike begins in front of the Old Mans Cave Visitor Center.

10AM - 11AM

Cost: Free

Interest Tags: Outdoor Activity, Family Oriented, Special Interest, Wildlife,
Birdfeeder Buffet
Sun May 12

Join the naturalist at the back of the Old Mans Cave Visitor Center at the pollinator plot to observe a variety of birds in the area feasting away at our bird feeders.

10AM - 11AM

Cost: Free

Interest Tags: Outdoor Activity, Family Oriented, Wildlife,
Old Mans Cave Hike
Tue May 14

Join us every Tuesday at 10 am for a one mile hike through Old Mans Cave to celebrate 75 years of parks and 100 years of Hocking Hills public trails. This moderate, one mile hike begins in front of the Old Mans Cave Visitor Center.

10AM - 11AM

Cost: Free

Interest Tags: Outdoor Activity, Family Oriented, Special Interest, Wildlife,
Sun Art
Sun May 19

Using the sun, some various objects from nature, and cyanotype paper, we will create cool artwork. Meet at the Old Mans Cave Visitor Center. All materials provided.

10AM - 11AM

Cost: Free

Interest Tags: Family Oriented, Special Interest, Wildlife,
Old Mans Cave Hike
Tue May 21

Join us every Tuesday at 10 am for a one mile hike through Old Mans Cave to celebrate 75 years of parks and 100 years of Hocking Hills public trails. This moderate, one mile hike begins in front of the Old Mans Cave Visitor Center.

10AM - 11AM

Cost: Free

Interest Tags: Outdoor Activity, Family Oriented, Special Interest, Wildlife,
Coffee Filter Bats and Butterflies
Sun May 26

Create your very own flying critter! We will use coffee filters to create cool bat and butterfly designs. Join us at the Old Mans Cave Visitor Center. All materials provided.

10AM - 11AM

Cost: Free

Interest Tags: Family Oriented, Wildlife,
Old Mans Cave Hike
Tue May 28

Join us every Tuesday at 10 am for a one mile hike through Old Mans Cave to celebrate 75 years of parks and 100 years of Hocking Hills public trails. This moderate, one mile hike begins in front of the Old Mans Cave Visitor Center.

10AM - 11AM

Cost: Free

Interest Tags: Outdoor Activity, Family Oriented, Special Interest, Wildlife,
Hocking Hills Trail Run
Sat Sep 21

46th 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

For More Information and Registration visit: https://www.explorehockinghills.com/things-to-do/hocking-hills-trail-run/

Cost: Free

Phone: 740-385-2750

Interest Tags: Outdoor Activity, Family Oriented, Special Interest,
Grandma Gatewood Fall Colors Hike
Sat Oct 12

Join us for our annual fall colors hike and take in the scenery along the Grandma Gatewood trail. We will be hiking roughly 6 miles on this trail from Old Mans Cave to Cedar Falls and back.

9AM - 1PM

Cost:

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