# Parks & Trails **URL:** https://community.hockinghills.com/c/parks/5.md [Latest](https://community.hockinghills.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.hockinghills.com/categories.md) --- ## [About the Parks & Trails category](https://community.hockinghills.com/t/about-the-parks-trails-category/15)
**Author:** [@finn](https://community.hockinghills.com/u/finn)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2020, 10:17pm UTC](https://community.hockinghills.com/t/about-the-parks-trails-category/15 "2020-06-01T22:17:47Z")
Do you have questions about the parks and trails in Hocking Hills? Maybe you’d like to bring your four-legged friend, but don’t know which trails are pet friendly. Or, perhaps you haven’t hiked in a while, and want to di… --- ## [Hiking after big snow](https://community.hockinghills.com/t/hiking-after-big-snow/708)
**Author:** [@Al\_Bell](https://community.hockinghills.com/u/Al_Bell)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2026, 6:24pm UTC](https://community.hockinghills.com/t/hiking-after-big-snow/708 "2026-01-24T18:24:27Z")
If there is 12” of Snow on Sunday: Will the trails at Ash Cave be open Monday afternoon and the upper Gorge Trail at Old Mans Cave on Tuesday morning? --- ## [Trails and roads with snow](https://community.hockinghills.com/t/trails-and-roads-with-snow/696)
**Author:** [@MrsV](https://community.hockinghills.com/u/MrsV)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2025, 2:04pm UTC](https://community.hockinghills.com/t/trails-and-roads-with-snow/696 "2025-01-12T14:04:27Z")
Hey! Does anyone know how the roads around the park and trails are this weekend with all the snow? Is the driving safe? Thank you :blush: --- ## [Best trails for families?](https://community.hockinghills.com/t/best-trails-for-families/674)
**Author:** [@SLAF21](https://community.hockinghills.com/u/SLAF21)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2024, 2:24pm UTC](https://community.hockinghills.com/t/best-trails-for-families/674 "2024-06-17T14:24:26Z")
I’m going to Hocking Hills for a family reunion soon, and being the only one who has actually been there before, I’m in charge of hikes. I’m trying to figure out the best trails to take everyone on that won’t be too str… --- ## [Open with air quality warnings?](https://community.hockinghills.com/t/open-with-air-quality-warnings/617)
**Author:** [@BillBaker](https://community.hockinghills.com/u/BillBaker)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2023, 8:57pm UTC](https://community.hockinghills.com/t/open-with-air-quality-warnings/617 "2023-06-29T20:57:39Z")
With air quality warnings, are you still able to go to the caves? --- ## [Are the trails marked?](https://community.hockinghills.com/t/are-the-trails-marked/537)
**Author:** [@trishbis](https://community.hockinghills.com/u/trishbis)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2021, 4:09pm UTC](https://community.hockinghills.com/t/are-the-trails-marked/537 "2021-09-23T16:09:30Z")
Are the trails marked pretty well or will I have to depend on the downloaded maps? --- ## [Recommended trails for kids & Seniors](https://community.hockinghills.com/t/recommended-trails-for-kids-seniors/493)
**Author:** [@nmmurray15](https://community.hockinghills.com/u/nmmurray15)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2021, 4:04pm UTC](https://community.hockinghills.com/t/recommended-trails-for-kids-seniors/493 "2021-03-03T16:04:01Z")
We are planning a trip to Hocking Hills 8/9/21-8/13/22. Which caves and waterfalls have the easiest and/or shortest trails to get to them? Our group ranges in age 6-64. --- ## [Snow on the trails](https://community.hockinghills.com/t/snow-on-the-trails/471)
**Author:** [@nina](https://community.hockinghills.com/u/nina)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2020, 2:31pm UTC](https://community.hockinghills.com/t/snow-on-the-trails/471 "2020-12-29T14:31:15Z")
Is most of the snow melted in the area like it is in Columbus? --- ## [Wedding location](https://community.hockinghills.com/t/wedding-location/456)
**Author:** [@Kristina\_Vanover](https://community.hockinghills.com/u/Kristina_Vanover)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2020, 10:16pm UTC](https://community.hockinghills.com/t/wedding-location/456 "2020-10-27T22:16:23Z")
We were at ash cave on Saturday trying to scope out a plan for a wedding spot. It was very crowded. Does anyone know what the crowd is generally like during the day on a Friday? We are looking at November 6th. With Cov… --- ## [How long is Old Mans Cave to Ash Cave](https://community.hockinghills.com/t/how-long-is-old-mans-cave-to-ash-cave/369)
**Author:** [@mpeters](https://community.hockinghills.com/u/mpeters)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2020, 6:06pm UTC](https://community.hockinghills.com/t/how-long-is-old-mans-cave-to-ash-cave/369 "2020-09-20T18:06:28Z")
Hey, we are heading to Hocking Hills Wednesday July 1. We will be hiking on July 2 and we are looking to start are Old Mans Cave and head to Cedar Falls and then on to Ash Cave? Anyone done this hike before? How long did… --- ## [What type of shoes are recommended for the trails at hocking hills](https://community.hockinghills.com/t/what-type-of-shoes-are-recommended-for-the-trails-at-hocking-hills/425)
**Author:** [@Heather](https://community.hockinghills.com/u/Heather)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2020, 8:38pm UTC](https://community.hockinghills.com/t/what-type-of-shoes-are-recommended-for-the-trails-at-hocking-hills/425 "2020-08-17T20:38:31Z")
are regular waterproof shoes ok for the trails? Or should i be wearing trail runners or boots? Is it rugged terrain like in smoky mountains? Or for the most part pretty smooth trails? What is your recommended level of sh… --- ## [February Visit?](https://community.hockinghills.com/t/february-visit/419)
**Author:** [@DJOChicago](https://community.hockinghills.com/u/DJOChicago)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2020, 1:32pm UTC](https://community.hockinghills.com/t/february-visit/419 "2020-08-14T13:32:37Z")
Any inside tips or reasons I shouldn’t plan a visit in the month of February?? Never been there. Completely new territory for us. Looking for a quieter/not crowded place to celebrate a significant anniversary. Thanks fo… --- ## [ANNOUNCEMENT: Hocking Hills State Park Officially Reopen as of July 2nd](https://community.hockinghills.com/t/announcement-hocking-hills-state-park-officially-reopen-as-of-july-2nd/386)
**Author:** [@finn](https://community.hockinghills.com/u/finn)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2020, 2:51pm UTC](https://community.hockinghills.com/t/announcement-hocking-hills-state-park-officially-reopen-as-of-july-2nd/386 "2020-07-03T14:51:06Z")
Hi everyone! The day we have been waiting for is finally here! Hocking Hills State Park is officially reopen to the public as of July 2nd. This includes all the major hiking trails in the region such as Old Man’s Cave, … --- ## [List of trails that remain OPEN during COVID-19](https://community.hockinghills.com/t/list-of-trails-that-remain-open-during-covid-19/181)
**Author:** [@finn](https://community.hockinghills.com/u/finn)\ **Replies:** 96\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2020, 3:46am UTC](https://community.hockinghills.com/t/list-of-trails-that-remain-open-during-covid-19/181 "2020-06-30T03:46:51Z")
Hey folks, As many of you have heard, the main trails in Hocking Hills are closed. However, there are still a handful of locations with trails that remain open to the public. The trails that remain open include: Lake H… --- ## [August visit and openings](https://community.hockinghills.com/t/august-visit-and-openings/365)
**Author:** [@Brotheryang](https://community.hockinghills.com/u/Brotheryang)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2020, 10:59pm UTC](https://community.hockinghills.com/t/august-visit-and-openings/365 "2020-06-29T22:59:23Z")
Hello! We are hoping to visit in August, but I see that it looks like many things are closed. Is there any plan to open all the attractions by a certain time? We would like to come for 5 days and want to experience all t… --- ## [Three Hocking Hill's Sites will reopen on June 15th](https://community.hockinghills.com/t/three-hocking-hills-sites-will-reopen-on-june-15th/271)
**Author:** [@finn](https://community.hockinghills.com/u/finn)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2020, 3:32pm UTC](https://community.hockinghills.com/t/three-hocking-hills-sites-will-reopen-on-june-15th/271 "2020-06-29T15:32:22Z")
Trails scheduled to open on June 15 include Cantwell Cliffs and Rock House. Old Man’s Cave will reopen later this summer along with other Hocking Hills State Park sites. Hocking State Forest is also opening several recre… --- ## [Bike trails and Kayak](https://community.hockinghills.com/t/bike-trails-and-kayak/286)
**Author:** [@careywright72](https://community.hockinghills.com/u/careywright72)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2020, 1:29pm UTC](https://community.hockinghills.com/t/bike-trails-and-kayak/286 "2020-05-25T13:29:28Z")
Where is a good place to ride bikes and kayak right now? --- ## [Waterfall hike with dogs](https://community.hockinghills.com/t/waterfall-hike-with-dogs/263)
**Author:** [@Mkrese](https://community.hockinghills.com/u/Mkrese)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2020, 1:24am UTC](https://community.hockinghills.com/t/waterfall-hike-with-dogs/263 "2020-05-22T01:24:27Z")
Are there any trails open June 1st that have a waterfall and allow dogs? Rockbridge said no dogs:/ --- ## [Hocking Hills app](https://community.hockinghills.com/t/hocking-hills-app/243)
**Author:** [@BLiane](https://community.hockinghills.com/u/BLiane)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2020, 12:17am UTC](https://community.hockinghills.com/t/hocking-hills-app/243 "2020-05-20T00:17:33Z")
Is the app or this website the most updated when it comes to trail openings? With regard to the main trails that I thought were closed, the Hocking Hills app says “Coronavirus Update. The trail remains open, remember to… --- ## [Reopening of hiking](https://community.hockinghills.com/t/reopening-of-hiking/210)
**Author:** [@Jblevins](https://community.hockinghills.com/u/Jblevins)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2020, 7:58pm UTC](https://community.hockinghills.com/t/reopening-of-hiking/210 "2020-05-19T19:58:47Z")
Hello, was wondering if you guys heard when hocking hills will be opened for trails and hiking since other state parks are opening back up. --- ## [Are the parks open during COVID-19 pandemic?](https://community.hockinghills.com/t/are-the-parks-open-during-covid-19-pandemic/16)
**Author:** [@finn](https://community.hockinghills.com/u/finn)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2020, 7:32pm UTC](https://community.hockinghills.com/t/are-the-parks-open-during-covid-19-pandemic/16 "2020-05-19T19:32:17Z")
A common question many are wondering… are the parks open during the Stay-At-Home order that Governor DeWine recently announced during this coronavirus pandemic? Short answer: NO! ODNR recently announced that Hocking Hi… --- ## [Free Hocking Hills app](https://community.hockinghills.com/t/free-hocking-hills-app/122)
**Author:** [@HockingHills.com](https://community.hockinghills.com/u/HockingHills.com)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2020, 1:10am UTC](https://community.hockinghills.com/t/free-hocking-hills-app/122 "2020-04-10T01:10:57Z")
The Hocking Hills App is a great resource for your next trip to Hocking Hills. We’ve taken the best information and condensed it all in one place to enhance the experience of those who visit this area. The Hocking Hills… --- ## [Hocking Hills State Park closed until further notice](https://community.hockinghills.com/t/hocking-hills-state-park-closed-until-further-notice/113)
**Author:** [@finn](https://community.hockinghills.com/u/finn)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2020, 2:48pm UTC](https://community.hockinghills.com/t/hocking-hills-state-park-closed-until-further-notice/113 "2020-04-06T14:48:30Z")
In a press release, ODNR said the park and all of its trails will close due to the COVID-19 pandemic until further notice. The closure includes several features and sites: Ash Cave, Cantwell Cliffs, Cedar Falls, Old Man…