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Haunted Hocking
by Staff
Haunted caves and forests, full-moon canoe trip, kids “Boo” and adult ghost trains and more await Hocking Hills visitors this Halloween season
Logan, Ohio – Hocking Hills hosts a haunting good time for visitors to the region this Halloween. A wicked forest, Ash Cave ghost hunts, plus haunted and kids boo trains and more, making this Halloween season an unforgettable time for travelers to head to this spectacular region of southeast Ohio. Complete event and activity information, prices and locations are found at www.1800Hocking.com.
Visitors who love creepy tales will relish a ride on the Haunted Hocking Ghost Express train, featuring hair-raising tales of some 13 local ghosts as the train passes their haunts. From the famed Moonville Tunnel brakeman, to the weeping West State angel and a long-dead inmate whose imprint remains on insane asylum floor, these stories and sites leave riders shivering. Guests also receive a printed ghost guide. The Haunted Hocking Ghost Express is offered Sept.12 and Oct. 10 and 17. It departs the Hocking Valley Scenic Railway Depot in Nelsonville at 8 pm., and lasts approximately 1.5 hours.
While the Ghost Express may be too intense for children, the Boo Train is designed just for younger visitors. Hitting the rails Oct. 24 at 6:30 p.m., the Boo Train features trick or treat, Halloween music, costumes, games and more family fun.
Travelers can spend Halloween eve under a full moon at the Halloween on the Hocking Full Moon Canoe Trip Saturday, Oct. 31, starting at 5:30 p.m. Guests are encouraged to dress for the costume contest and then paddle down the Hocking River under a full moon and a star-filled sky. A campfire, refreshments and music await guests after the trip. Cost is just $25/person and reservations are required.
October 30-31, visitors can join with the Haunted Hocking "HIT" team as they search for the unexplained spirits in Ash Cave. Guests can decorate pumpkins and registered campers and cabin guests enjoy a hayride, a family fun spooky movie, campsite judging and trick or treat. Regular cabin/camping fees apply. Additional Ash Cave Haunted Hocking ghost hunts are being scheduled and will be listed at www.hauntedhocking.com.
Shrill shrieks and screams are just part of the experience that awaits visitors to Hocking Hills Wicked Forest. Not for the faint-of-heart, brave travelers are shuttled deep into one of the region’s lush, dark forests for a haunted hike every Friday and Saturday night, Sept. 25-Oct. 31 from dark until Midnight or beyond.
Located 40 miles southeast of Columbus, Ohio, Hocking Hills offers once-in-a-lifetime experiences that make every day feel like Saturday, with plenty of Admission: FREE activities. The region boasts a wide variety of affordable lodging options, from camping, cabins and cottages to hotels and country inns. In addition to numerous hiking trails, parks and forests, the Hocking Hills area offers unique gift and antique shops, canoeing, horseback riding, golf and more. Complete traveler information on accommodations, festivals and the many sites in the Hocking Hills region is available www.1800Hocking.com or toll-free at 1-800-Hocking (800-462-5464).
Created: Sep. 03, 2009
Last updated: Sep. 03, 2009
