Hocking
Hills State Park Events - 2008
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. |