![]() ![]() Park, measuring 700 feet from end to end.Ĭonkles Hollow: This nature preserve is a rugged, rocky Trees and bound by steep rock walls and accompanying grottos andĪsh Cave: This is the largest and most impressive feature in the Past rapids, small waterfalls, a 40-foot waterfall, hemlock trees,Ĭedar Falls: This remote primitive chasm is laden with hemlock Old Man's Cave: This popular area has many hiking trails that The park features six separate and unique Land returned the surrounding area to its original primeval Progress Administration improved the park with trails, stone steps,īridges, roads and tunnels. Land was purchased during the next decade. Land for the park, which encompassed the area, Old Man's Cave. In 1924, the state purchased its first parcel of Through the efforts of state forester Edmund Secrest, a stateįorest law was passed in 1915, which enabled the state to acquireĪreas of scenic value that would be suitable for recreation and By the early 1900s, virgin woodlands of poplar, beechĪnd oak were threatened by encroaching lumbering operations. In the mid 1700s, the Wyandot tribe livedĪlong the Hocking River. This area was once a rendezvous area for numerous Streams are filled with sunfish, colorful darters, black-nosed Limestone, coal, clay, and conglomerate rock. Outstanding rock formations, which include sandstone, shale, Profusion of fern, shrubs, and wildflowers. Owls, grouse, and an occasional bobcat that make the wooded ravinesĪnd ridgetops their home. Hocking region is characterized by massive sandstone outcroppings,ĭeep cool gorges, towering hemlocks and glistening waterfalls.Īmong the areas abundant wildlife are white-tailed deer, barred This natural wonderland, encompassing 2,000 acres,įeatures fern-laden paths through caves and under waterfalls. ![]() Old Man's Cave Gorge in winter Photo courtesy Hocking Hills State ParkĪ Sparkling Gem Nestled in Southern Ohio Hills Ohio: Hocking Hills State Park (Local Legacies: Celebrating Community Roots - Library of Congress) The Library of Congress
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