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Old Man's Cave Visitors Guide


Old Man's Cave, Ohio

Old Man's Cave is a well-known name in the Hocking Hills of southeastern Ohio. A favorite hiking destination, Old Man's Cave Ohio is arguably the most popular of the six areas at Hocking Hills State Park. A mile-long gorge at Old Man's Cave displays a variety of geologic features, including waterfalls, sandstone cliffs and rock formations with names like the Devil's Bathtub, Sphinx Head, Eagle Rock and Whale in the Wall. Old Man's Cave is also home to the 149-foot-tall hemlock that's said to be the tallest tree in Ohio. The name Old Man's Cave refers to the rock shelter that was once the home of Richard Rowe, a 19th-century hermit who is said to be buried beneath a cave ledge on the premises.

There are five main sections within Old Man's Cave: Upper Falls, Upper Gorge, Middle Falls, Lower Falls and Lower Gorge. The Grandma Gatewood Trail —a six-mile stretch of Ohio's Buckeye Trail — begins at Upper Falls and leads from Old Man's Cave Ohio to Cedar Falls and Ash Cave, two other areas within Hocking Hills State Park. The Grandma Gatewood Trail is also part of two national trails: the North Country Scenic Trail and the American Discovery Trail. A wheelchair-accessible trail is available at Old Man's Cave.

Old Man's Cave also offers a visitor's center and picnic facilities. In 2003, an Ohio Bicentennial Marker was placed at Old Man's Cave Ohio in recognition of its splendid geographic features.

Old Man's Cave in Ohio is located off of S.R. 664. Hocking Hills State Park is about a 12-mile drive from Logan, Ohio. Campgrounds, cottages and other overnight accommodations are available within the park.

Old Man's Cave Fees
Admission to Hocking Hills State Park is free.

Old Man's Cave Hours
Day-use areas, including Old Man’s Cave, of Hocking Hills State Park open half an hour before sunrise and close half an hour after sunset. The park is available for recreational use year-round.

Old Man's Cave Contact Information
Hocking Hills State Park
19852 State Route 664 S.
Logan, OH 43138
Park Office: (740) 385-6842

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