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ABOUT HOCKING HILLS AREA

FLAT. During the last ice age, about three-quarters of Ohio was steamrollered to pancake perfection by glaciers. Ohio takes in nearly 45,000 square miles, yet its highest point is only about 1,000 feet above its lowest. So, yes, flat.

But tucked into Ohio’s southeast corner, near where it touches West Virginia and Kentucky, lies a protected pocket the glaciers never bullied, a densely wooded but thinly populated region of rugged slopes and cool hollows, of spring-fed creeks and cascading waterfalls, known as the Hocking Hills. For years, city dwellers from Columbus, only an hour away, have sought refuge there in retreats hidden among oak, cherry, walnut and hickory forests.

Conkles Hollow The 'Hocking Hills' is a deeply-dissected area of the Allegheny Plateau in Ohio, primarily in Hocking County, Ohio|Hocking County, that features cliffs, gorges, rock shelters, and waterfalls. The relatively extreme topography in this area is due to the Blackhand Sandstone (so named because of Native American graphics on the formation near Newark, Ohio), a particular formation that is thick, hard and weather-resistant, and so forms high cliffs and narrow, deep gorges.
Most of the more scenic areas of the region are under state ownership, including: * Hocking Hills State Park

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The geological series that forms the Hocking Hills extends south and west, gradually diminishing but still forming impressive bluffs and gorges in:
The Buckeye Trail , along with the North Country Trail and the American Discovery Trail , passes through the Hocking Hills region.

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About the Hocking Hills History

Hocking Hills

To sit in the shade on a fine day and look upon verdure is the most perfect refreshment.
-Jane Austen

More than 350 million years ago, the sandstone rocks of Hocking Hills were deposited by a shallow inland ocean that covered the entire Ohio region. The continuous erosion of the Blackhand sandstone gave way to intricate caves that have been popular attractions for Ohioans since the 1870’s. The recesses and gorges of this park hold a fascinating history of inhabitants from 7,000 years ago with the ancient Adenas to the 1700’s when Indian tribes such as the Shawnee, Delaware, and Wyandot passed through the area. The tribes dubbed the now Hocking River as “Hockhocking” or “bottle river” due to the bottle-shaped valley the river creates. White pioneers began settling in the area in 1795, and in 1818 Hocking County was officially established. The state purchased its first section of land, Old Man’s Cave, in 1927 and by 1949 the Department of Natural Resources gained control of the Hocking Hills State Park area.

This park covers 2,356 acres of land perfect for camping, picnicking, fishing, swimming, archery, and hiking among the many waterfalls and caves in Hocking Hills and the adjacent Hocking State Forest. One of the most popular hiking trails is the Grandma Gatewood Trail of the Upper Falls that connects Old Man’s Cave, Cedar Falls, and Ash Cave in a six-mile route. A few other enticing features of the park are Conkle’s Hollow, Rock House, and Cantwell Cliffs.

Named after Richard Rowe, a hermit who lived out his life in the rock recesses, the Old Man’s Cave area is divided into five main areas: Upper Falls, Upper Gorge, Middle Falls, Lower Falls and Lower Gorge. Old Man’s Creek surges down the gorge’s five areas as beautiful waterfalls. At the Middle Falls lies Old Man’s Cave, a vertical cliff measuring 75 feet above the water. Old Man’s Cave is the most popular attraction of Hocking Hills State Park.

If one were to continue downward from Old Man’s Cave to the Lower Falls, they would see the merging of Old Man’s Creek and Queer Creek. Cedar Falls--which was misnamed by early settlers because they thought the surrounding Hemlock trees were Cedars--is the largest and grandest waterfall in the Hocking Hills region.

The largest recess cave in Ohio is Ash Cave, located at the southern most tip of Hocking Hills. This horseshoe-shaped cave measures at 700 feet from one side to the other and 100 feet in depth with a 90 foot ceiling. One of the most impressive views of the park, the valley of Ash Cave sustains numerous wildflowers in all seasons such as jewelweed, Jack-in-the-Pulpit, and trout lily.

Sand deltas of Ohio’s ancient ocean were buried, compacted, and slowly raised with the formation of the Appalachian Mountains creating the sandstone cliffs of Conkle’s Hollow. Towering approximately 200 feet above the bottom of the valley, Conkle’s Hollow features several waterfalls that stream down the gorge. The Lower Gorge hiking trail allows people of all abilities to explore what is considered one of the deepest gorges in Ohio.

Local stories describe Rock House Cave as an old haven for bootleggers and thieves thus explaining why it is often referred to as “Robbers Roost”. Rock House Cave is, in fact, the only true cave in Hocking Hills State Park because of its tunnel-like quality. A unique feature of this cave is the Gothic style “window” that is comprised of fractures and cracks in the orange, red and brown colors of the sandstone.

Seventeen miles north of Old Man’s Cave lies Cantwell Cliffs. The deep valley and steep cliffs of the area were created by the erosion of the Blackhand by Buck Run. Cantwell Cliffs offers curvy trails and narrow pathways that lead to a breathtaking view of the cliff at Lookout Point. A little out of the way from the main park area, Cantwell is said to be one of the most scenic spots in Hocking Hills.

Enjoying the sights of Hocking Hills is easy due to its close proximity to campus (only 45 minutes) and overnight accommodations. Forty cottages, located near the resort, are complete with a community swimming pool, game room, and restaurants. Up to six people can stay in each cabin. Electric and non-electric camping sites and three Get-Away Camper Cabins are also available.
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