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2008
Special Events at Hocking Hills State Park
43rd 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.
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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