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Old Man's Cave Loop

Old Man's Cave at Hocking Hills State Park, Ohio, is yet another awesome trail in the area. This trail starts at the visitor's center and follows the green trail north and then west to the blue blazed trail. From there, it heads south along the blue blazed trail to Old Man's Cave.

Along the way you'll find waterfalls, tunnels, and a massive rock overhand known as Old Man's Cave.

This is a really popular destination in Hocking Hills and can get busy. Dogs are allowed and many people bring their dogs. This is not be best trail for reactive dogs!
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Know Before You Go

  • Old Man's Cave Loop is a short, 0.6-mile trail located in Hocking Hills State Park, Ohio, accessible from the visitor's center.
  • The trail features waterfalls, tunnels, and Old Man's Cave, following green and blue blazed sections.
  • It's a popular, dog-friendly destination but may not be suitable for reactive dogs due to potential crowds.
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Distance
0.6 mi
Difficulty
Easy
Type
Loop
Est. Time
18 min
Elev. Gain
200'
Rating
0.0
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May 06, 2017
Updated
July 12, 2018

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Total Change
94'
Ascent
200'
Descent
183'

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Vista / Lookout Point
Dogs
Waterfalls
Water Source

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  1. Parking

    39.435422, -82.541395
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  2. Main Trailhead

    39.434627, -82.54133
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Blaze Color

Blue

Availability

Spring

Surface type

Dirt

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0.6 miles / 1.0 km
March 09, 2018
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0.6 miles / 1.0 km
May 06, 2017
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