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Left by glaciers centuries ago, the Hocking Hills seem to be in

a world of their own. Leave your worries behind and bask in

one of nature’s most enchanting landscapes.

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Outdoor Activities 5

Hiking 5

Biking 7

Canoeing 8

Bird Watching 8

Fishing & Hunting 9

ATV Riding 9

Horseback Riding 10

Zip Lining 10

Shopping 11

Restaurants 13

Annual Festivals and Events 14

Cottages 17

Cabin Rental 18

Amenities 19

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What to See and DoWhether you want to get away from it all and simply relax or pack your trip full of activities,

the Hocking Hills is the perfect destination. Here are some of our favorite activities.

With its picturesque cascading waterfalls,

Black Hand sandstone gorges and

hemlock forests, there is no better place to enjoy

Ohio’s natural beauty than the Hocking Hills The

area offers year-round enjoyment for lovers of the

outdoors with activities ranging from scenic hikes

to exciting zip lining trips Whether you’re visiting

for a quick weekend getaway, a full leisurely week or

even longer, you won’t run out of things to do in the

Hocking Hills We hope this guide will help you get

started planning your trip!

Visitors to the Hocking Hills can expect to find gorgeous scenery in a serene atmosphere. Miles of trails,

quaint country shops, festive local events and a wide variety of activities are all here for your enjoyment.

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HikingHiking is by far the most popular activity for visitors to the

Hocking Hills. Hocking Hills State Park has several trail

options that are open year round from dawn until dusk.

Hocking Hills State Park has six major hiking areas.

Visit the Hocking Hills State Park Site

http://parks ohiodnr gov/hockinghills#

activities for printable maps of the trails

Cedar FallsIt’s easy to see why we’ve chosen this Hocking

Hills landmark as our favorite. The 50-foot

waterfall is the largest in the region Cedar Falls

offers a ½-mile moderate hike through hemlocks,

grottos and rock formations

Ash CaveAsh Cave is the largest recess cave in Ohio,

measuring nearly 700 feet from front to back

Guests marvel at the large waterfall in the cave’s

center Also a great place to look for native

wildflowers in the spring! There are two trails to

choose from at Ash Cave: The Ash Cave Gorge

trail is a ¼-mile easy hike which is handicap

accessible and the Ash Cave Rim trail is a ½-mile

moderate hike

Our guests have a wide variety of ways to enjoy the beauty of the Hocking Hills Hocking Hills State Park

and adjoining Hocking Hills State Forest along with Wayne National Forest have miles of trails and acres of

woodlands to explore. Hiking, canoeing, fishing, zip lining and much more await you in the Hocking Hills!

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Conkle’s HollowThis part of the Hocking Hills State Park is

also an Ohio State Nature Preserve, where bird

watching is popular It has trademark sandstone

cliffs and a hardwood forest. Conkle’s Hollow

has two trails to choose from: a 1-mile handicap

accessible easy hike and the longer 2 ½-mile

Conkle’s Hollow rim trail, which is a moderate

hike

Old Man’s CaveThe most visited natural attraction in the Hocking

Hills is Old Man’s Cave This naturally carved

gorge offers a 1-mile hike of moderate difficulty.

Rock HouseRock House is a cave set in a 150-foot cliff.

Visitors marvel at its sandstone columns and

natural “windows” Historically, Rock House was

used as a shelter for natives and was once even

used by robbers and bootleggers The Rock House

trail is a ½-mile moderate hike.

Cantwell CliffsThe most remote of the trails in Hocking Hills

State Park, Cantwell Cliffs features a 150-foot high

cliff where a waterfall flows. A great place to spot

native wildflowers in the spring, Cantwell Cliffs

trail is a 1-mile difficult hike.

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BikingThere are many scenic trails in the Hocking Hills for

mountain biking. A variety of distances offer bikers of all

ability levels fun challenges.

Hocking Hills State ParkTwo mountain bike trail loops of two miles each

with moderate to high difficulty.

http://www thehockinghills org/Mountain_

Bike_Trail htm

Hocking Adena Bikeway17 9 miles of paved paths in Athens The trail

also goes from Nelsonville to Athens with serene

woods and the Hocking River meandering in

between

http://www ohiobikeways net/adena htm

Lake Hope State ParkEight biking trails of varying difficulties are

available. Some steep hills and ravines offer a

moderate to difficult challenge to cyclists.

http://parks ohiodnr gov/lakehope

Wayne National Forest -

Monday Creek

The Monday Creek area of Wayne National

Forest has 75 miles of designated trails for ATVs

and off-road vehicles, mountain bikers and hikers.

Wayne National Forest is also a great place for

bird watching

http://www waynenationalforest com/

wayneatv htm#monday

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CanoeingThe Hocking River’s calm waters are perfectly suited for

canoe trips. Canoeing is a great way to enjoy fishing, bird

watching and the beautiful scenery. Try one of these two

canoe companies.

Hocking Hills Canoe LiveryChoose from two trips of either 5 or 7 miles

http://www hockingriver com

Hocking Hills AdventuresFormerly Hocking Valley Canoe Livery, Hocking

Hills Adventures offers several canoe trips ranging

from 5 to 21 miles

http://www hockinghillscanoeing com

Bird WatchingOne of the fastest growing pastimes in Ohio is bird

watching. A huge variety of bird species can be viewed

most places in the Hocking Hills, but for great bird

watching, try one of the parks.

For birding resources check:

http://www hockinghills com/ohiobirds html

Hocking Hills State Park2,356 acres of cliffs, waterfalls and gorges

featuring trails and hemlock forests

http://parks ohiodnr gov/hockinghills

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Fishing & HuntingHocking County has over 9,200 acres of public land for

hunters to utilize. Deer hunting is popular in season, as is

fishing. Ohio fishing and hunting licenses are required.

Hocking State Forest9,000 acres of multi-use land.

http://parks ohiodnr gov/hockinghills

Lake Logan State ParkOne of the best fishing lakes in all of Ohio.

400 acres sporting northern pike, bass, bluegill,

crappie, catfish and saugeye.

http://parks ohiodnr gov/lakelogan

Rose LakeWithin walking distance from the Inn & Spa at

Cedar Falls, Rose Lake is located in Hocking Hills

State Park. The lake is 17-acres and is such a

great place to catch rainbow trout that it has been

nicknamed fisherman’s lake.

Clear Creek Metro ParkBoasts several fishable areas where trout can be

caught. Creek as well as lake fishing is available.

http://www metroparks net/ParksClearCreek

aspx

ATV RidingTo add some speed to your off-road sightseeing, try an ATV

adventure.

Hocking Hills Nature TrailsATV courses, rental and instruction in Wayne

National Forest

http://www ohioatvworld com

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Horseback RidingTake in the scenery of the Hocking Hills on horseback.

The area has miles of trails to ride.

Spotted Horse RanchGuided rides through the Hocking Hills Rides of

one and two hours as well as the unique day-long

“Cowboy Cookout Ride” available

http://www thespottedhorseranch com

Uncle Buck’s Riding StableGuided trail rides in Zaleski State Forest near

Lake Hope State Park

http://www unclebucksstable com

Happy Trails Horseback RidesGuided horseback rides in Rockbridge Souvenir

and gift shop on-site.

http://www hthorsebackrides com

Hocking Hills State ForestIf you have your own horse, Hocking Hills State

Forest has 40 miles of bridle trails intermingling

with the forest’s hiking trails and hunting areas

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Zip LiningAn exciting way to enjoy the beauty of the Hocking Hills.

Soar over the landscape and traverse zip lines, platforms

and skybridges.

Hocking Hills Canopy ToursA variety of tours to choose from including

Sunrise, Twilight and NightFlight tours and a

Dragonfly Zip for children.

http://www hockinghillscanopytours com/

tour_overview html

Off-Road Segway ToursA 1.5 to 2 hour guided nature tour - on an Off-

Road SegwayX2! Another “first” from Hocking

Hills Canopy Tours

http://www.hockinghillscanopytours.com/off-

road-segway-tour.html

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The Wind Chime ShopA selection of over 2000 wind chimes The

Christmas Treasures store and Candle Shop are

also located here

http://www windchimeshopsales com

Athens Farmers MarketFresh local produce, cheese, baked goods, specialty

foods and more

http://athensfarmersmarket org

Ruby’s Country CupboardHandmade crafts, art, soap and candles as well as

homemade candies, jellies and jams

http://www rubyscountrycupboard net

Logan Antique MallA large variety of antiques including furniture,

jewelry, china, Anchor Hocking and more

http://www loganantiquemall net

The Gift Shop at the Inn & Spa at Cedar FallsA lovingly curated collection of southeast Ohio artists as well as candles, spa products, local photography,

ceramics, stained glass, postcards, holiday items and more!

http://innatcedarfalls.com/the-gift-shop/

If you want to take a bit of the Hocking Hills home with you, try one of these charming shops.

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Rempel’s GroveArts and crafts, housewares, gifts and souvenirs

Hocking Hills MarketA collection of shops offering antiques, crafts and

other merchandise

http://www hockinghillsmarket com

Spring Street Antique MallOver 120 dealers offering antique pottery,

furniture, tools, collectibles and more

http://springstreetantiquemallinthehills com

Midwest Glassware OutletA large 9,000 square foot showroom of glassware,

china, crystal, bakeware, vases, jars, votives and

more

http://www midwestglasswareoutlet com

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Hocking Hills Dining LodgeFamily style restaurant offering classic menu items

using fresh local ingredients

http://hockinglodge com

The Ridge InnHomemade soups, sandwiches, salads, baked goods

http://www theridgeinnrestaurant com/

Millstone BBQSouthern BBQ smoked onsite

http://www millstonebbq com

Pizza CrossingHomemade pizza, sandwiches, salads and pasta

http://www pizzacrossing com

Work up an appetite exploring the beautiful Hocking Hills? Make sure to visit Kindred Spirits, the Inn & Spa at Cedar Falls

Restaurant, for the best casual fine dining in the Hocking Hills. Or if you’re out and about, try one of our other suggestions for

a quick bite.

Kindred Spirits at the Inn & Spa at Cedar Falls For fine dining in a casual atmosphere, Kindred Spirits at the Inn & Spa at Cedar Falls is a must. With a

menu that changes seasonally, our restaurant uses only the best ingredients including locally grown produce

http://innatcedarfalls com/restaurant/

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Annual Winter Hike

Hocking Hills State Park | January

Each January, take in the splendor of winter in the

Hocking Hills with a hike through Hocking Hills

State Park

http://parks ohiodnr gov/hockinghills

Nelsonville Music Festival Nelsonville | Late May-Early June

Produced by Stuart’s Opera House, this music

festival features performances from well-known

artists on several stages

http://www nelsonvillefest org

Shoot the Hills

Hocking Hills State Park | April

An annual competition drawing photographers

from all around to compete for prizes

http://www shootthehills com/

Beer & Wine Fest

Inn & Spa at Cedar Falls | June & September

In June and September come try a variety of wine and beer from local companies while you enjoy light

appetizers and listen to a local band

http://innatcedarfalls.com/restaurant/wine-tasting/

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Washboard Music Festival Logan | June

A unique music festival celebrating the washboard

as a musical instrument

http://www washboardmusicfestival com

Laurelville Fireman’s Old Time Festival Laurelville | July

Festival celebrating the Laurelville Volunteer

Fire Department featuring a parade, pageants,

performances, food and rides

Lancaster Music Festival Lancaster | July

Yearly music festival that promotes artistic

creativity and classical music

http://www lancasterfestival org

Lilyfest

Rockbridge | July

A gardening festival with gardening displays,

demonstrations, local artists and food vendors

http://www lilyfest com

Indian Run Hocking Hills State Park | September

Annual event featuring 5k, 10k, 20k, 40k and 60k

races

http://www explorehockinghills com/

activities/indian-run.aspx

Circleville Pumpkin Show

Circleville | October

A fall celebration featuring a pumpkin contest and

exhibit, pageants, rides, performances, a parade

and the “world’s largest” pumpkin pie

http://www pumpkinshow com

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Make your time in the Hocking Hills truly exceptional by staying with us at the Inn & Spa at Cedar Falls. Whether you decide

to stay in one of our Inn Guest B&B Rooms, Cottages or Cabin Rentals, the Inn & Spa at Cedar Falls will provide you with

the finest accommodations in the Hocking Hills. Our Select Registry property offers luxurious amenities like fine soaps, lotions

and plush robes.

Inn Guest B&B RoomsOur nine Inn Guest B&B Rooms offer the quintessential bed and breakfast experience. Each is thoughtfully

decorated with country antiques and features a writing desk, small refrigerator and private bath Our Inn

Guest B&B Rooms have either queen size or twin beds

http://innatcedarfalls com/lodging/#inn_guest_rooms

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Our cottages provide the perfect setting for a romantic getaway. Each is set on two acres of wooded land and feature whirlpool

tubs, gas fireplaces and private decks. Cottages have either king or queen beds. Pet Friendly cottages are available with advanced

reservations for your dog.*

http://innatcedarfalls com/lodging/#cottages

*We welcome quiet, non-aggressive dogs of 75 lbs. or less.

For our detailed Pet Policy, click here:

http://innatcedarfalls com/policies/

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Dogwood Cabin (2-4 People)

http://innatcedarfalls.com/rooms/dogwood-

cabin/

Hickory Hollow Cabin (2-6 People)

http://innatcedarfalls.com/rooms/hickory-

hollow-cabin/

Redbud Cabin (2-4 People) *Handicap

Accessible

http://innatcedarfalls.com/rooms/redbud-cabin/

Strong Wolf Cabin (2 People) *Pet Friendly

http://innatcedarfalls.com/rooms/strong-wolf-

cabin/

Tree House Cabin (1-2 People)

http://innatcedarfalls.com/rooms/tree-house-

cabin/

Our Hocking Hills 1800s log cabins have beautiful views of nature. Each has its own distinct character with features like porch

swings, whirlpool tubs, gas log stoves. Flat screen televisions suitable for DVD use only are available in the cabins. Cabins that

are pet friendly or handicap accessible are noted.

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AmenitiesSpaThe Spa at Cedar Falls is a luxurious retreat offering a range of treatment options for guests. Spa services

include traditional massages, mud wraps, hot stone massage, reflexology and much more. Let us pamper

you and restore your spirit

http://innatcedarfalls com/spa/

Surrounded by the natural wonder of the Hocking Hills, the Inn & Spa at Cedar Falls is a rustic oasis located in Logan,

OH. No matter how long you stay, the Inn & Spa at Cedar Falls will take care of your needs. Our Inn Guest B&B Rooms,

Cottages and Cabins offer travelers the perfect respite from the stresses of the outside world. Begin each morning with a full

homemade breakfast prepared with care in our kitchen. The Inn & Cedar Falls restaurant, Kindred Spirits, is also open for lunch

and dinner, so you don’t even have to leave the property if you prefer not to. And to indulge in some truly luxurious pampering,

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When you choose the Inn & Spa at Cedar Falls, you

will experience the best of the Hocking Hills and

leave with a renewed spirit and energy For more

information and assistance with bookings, please call

1 800 653 2557 or visit http://innatcedarfalls

com We look forward to you staying with us soon!