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Rock House Gorge Trail

This 0.6 mile one-way trail (1.2 out-and-back) leads down to the Rock House cave at Hocking Hills State Park, Ohio. The trail also runs alongside the rock house cliffs before heading back up to the parking lot. You'll find waterfalls trickling down on both sides of the rock house cave formation.

In the middle of the trail is the rock house - a cave that's about 15-20 feet deep and about 200 feet long. The cave has large openings facing outward from the cliff side so you can enter it in various points along this trail.

It's definitely a unique trail and a must-visit at Hocking Hills State Park if you're in the area.

Pets are not allowed on this trail.
Explore 37 trails near Laurelville, OH

Know Before You Go

  • Rock House Gorge Trail is a 1.2-mile out-and-back trail in Hocking Hills State Park, Ohio.
  • The trail leads to the Rock House cave, a unique 200-foot-long cave formation with multiple openings.
  • Pets are prohibited on the Rock House Gorge Trail.
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Distance
1.2 mi
Difficulty
Moderate
Type
Out-and-Back
Est. Time
36 min
Elev. Gain
459'
Rating
0.0
Added
May 06, 2017
Updated
June 12, 2018

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Total Change
188'
Ascent
459'
Descent
475'
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Features

Vista / Lookout Point
Waterfalls

Points of interest

  1. Parking

    39.495282, -82.61521
  2. Main Trailhead

    39.49568, -82.612106

Safety information

For your own safety: plan ahead, let someone know where you'll be, and hike at your own risk.

Markers

Blaze Color

Green

Availability

Spring

Surface type

Dirt

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1.2 miles / 1.9 km
March 09, 2018
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1.2 miles / 1.9 km
May 06, 2017
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