Hocking Hills State Park
Hocking Hills State Park in Logan, OH offers beautiful hiking trails including views of waterfalls and caves, making it a great destination for nature lovers and families. The park is dog-friendly and includes amenities like barbecue grills, picnic tables, and public restrooms. Accessibility features include wheelchair-accessible entrances and parking, though some facilities like restrooms and seating are not fully accessible. Visitors appreciate the scenic hiking opportunities and well-maintained facilities, although trail signage can be inconsistent. Credit cards are accepted, and the park is child-friendly.
Reviews
The trails are great we hit most of the minor trails in 3 days and it did not disappoint. The staff we interacted were friendly and knowledgeable about the trails and the surrounding area. The facilities were clean. The kiosks and interpretive boards had great information. All around great park.
We visited over Memorial Day weekend, which, as expected, was quite crowded — much to our disappointment. The park offers many beautiful photo opportunities, though capturing them can be challenging during peak times due to the large number of visitors. We thoroughly enjoyed the hike overall, though there are some technical sections where hikers should exercise caution. One notable shortcoming was the lack of clear and consistent trail markings, both at the trailhead and throughout the park, which made navigation somewhat confusing. All things considered, I would be happy to return — but definitely not on a holiday weekend.
The view was magnificent. It was a much needed sight to see. I do wish the waterfalls were flowing at the time however, The wife and I took a random 8 hr trip last year for the weekend. Caves were huge and I backpacked like we were about to get lost but then we’re quickly passed by the senior citizens fast walk quick hips group! LMAO just saying it’s easier than it looked but definitely a challenge, bring water, take breaks, and enjoy the view!
Great place to hike! Love going here at least once a year, Fall and Spring are both beautiful times to go. Signage for trails away from the visitor center can be missed if you’re not paying attention, so watch your odometer when you pass signs for additional trails on your first visit. One of my favorite places to be, several waterfalls and streams that are almost always flowing year around. Well worth your trip if you enjoy hiking.
Awesome! We hiked the gorge trail to Old Man’s Cave. Beautiful. There is plenty of space on most of the trails. The welcome center was closed when we arrived, but it looks cool. Definitely will be back to explore some more of the area.