2008 Hocking Hills State Park
43rd 3rd Annual Winter Hike
January 19 -
Continuous starts from 9-11 AM
Enjoy winters splendor on this 6-mile
trek from Old
Man’s Cave to Ash Cave. Layered clothing
and good footwear recommended.
Refreshments are available at Cedar
Falls for a donation. A shuttle bus
returns hikers to Old Man’s Cave.
Sweethearts Hike
February 9
- 5-7 PM
Meet at the Ash Cave parking lot. Take
your sweetheart for a romantic stroll
to Ash Cave in the soft light of dusk.
Afterwards, enjoy a cozy fire and
refreshments.
Maple Sugaring in the Hills
March 8 & 9-
12-4 PM
Join us at the Naturalist Cabin located
behind the Old Man’s Cave Visitor
Center. Savor the taste of the season as
we boil down our local maple sap.
Discover the many methods used
throughout history to make this tasty
treat. Free samples are available.
Wildflowers and Waterfalls Hike
April 19
-10
AM
Observe nature’s carpet of wildflowers
and sparkling waterfalls in beautiful
Hocking Hills. Meet at the parking lot
at Ash Cave.
Frontier Trail Hike
May 3
-12-4
PM
Explore the history of the Hocking Hills
region with a walk back through time
dramatized by costumed interpreters
along Ash Cave trail. Don’t forget to
check-in with the historical
interpreters at Richard Roe’s History
Camp to explore and learn more about
Ohio’s fascinating past May 4-6, 2007.
Maybe even join in and try your hand at
the Frontier Trail Games on Sunday
afternoon!
Hocking Valley Birding Trail Presents:
International Migratory Bird
Weekend
May 9-11
Times and locations will vary…see the
flier,
www.birdhocking.com
or the parks website for details.
Join with several area naturalist and
birders along the Hocking Valley Birding
Trail route for a variety of programs,
hikes and events to celebrate the return
of our avian friends.
Grandma Gatewood’s Fall Colors Hike
October 18-
1:00 PM
Bring along a cool drink and celebrate
the season’s colors. Meet with the
naturalist at the Old Man’s Cave Visitor
Center for a strenuous hike that spans
roughly 6 miles of the Grandma Gatewood
trail. We will be traversing the section
that runs from Old Man’s Cave to Cedar
Falls and back while enjoying the scenic
beauty and cultural personality. This
hike does include several hills and
steps and is not recommended for the
easily winded individual. (Approx. 3to4
hrs)
Haunted Hocking Weekend
October 31 & November 1
Join with the Haunted Hocking “HIT” team
as they search for the
unexplained at Ash Cave or try your hand
at Pumpkin decorating. Registered
campers and cabin guest can enjoy a
hayride, a family fun spooky movie, site
judging, and trick or treat at Old Man’s
Cave campground. Regular camping & cabin
fees apply.
Christmas in Ash Cave
December 13-
5 – 7 PM
Step away from the hectic holiday season
and come bundled for the weather while
enjoying a lighted stroll back to Ash
Cave. Once you arrive at the cave warm
with refreshments by an open fire.
Listen to or join with our carolers,
have the kids visit with an old fashion
Santa or help to decorate our Christmas
tree for wildlife.
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