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Hocking Hills · 20 days
A deep immersion into the Appalachian foothills of Ohio. This grand tour balances the iconic sandstone gorges of Hocking Hills with the quirky culture of Athens, the historic riverfronts of the Ohio Valley, and hidden forest gems.
20days
43stops
814km
Day 1: Columbus → Rockbridge State Nature Prese… → Logan
54min · 84km3 stops
Columbus
09:00 – 11:00
44min · 70km
Rockbridge State Nature Preserve
12:00 – 14:00
10min · 14km
Logan
15:00 – 17:00
Day 2: Old Man's Cave → Upper Falls → Rose Lake
32min · 22km3 stops
Old Man's Cave
09:00 – 11:00
10min · 0.3km
Upper Falls
12:00 – 14:00
10min · 1.4km
Rose Lake
15:00 – 17:00
Day 3: Whispering Cave → Cedar Falls
20min · 5.8km2 stops
Whispering Cave
09:00 – 11:00
10min · 3.1km
Cedar Falls
12:00 – 14:00
Day 4: Ash Cave → Conkle's Hollow State Nature…
20min · 12km2 stops
Ash Cave
09:00 – 11:00
10min · 8.1km
Conkle's Hollow State Nature Preserve
12:00 – 14:00
Day 5: Columbus Washboard Company → Hocking Hills Moonshine
23min · 20km2 stops
Columbus Washboard Company
09:00 – 11:00
10min · 0.2km
Hocking Hills Moonshine
12:00 – 14:00
Day 6: The Ridges → Ohio University → Jackie O's Pub & Brewery
47min · 44km3 stops
The Ridges
09:00 – 11:00
10min · 0.6km
Ohio University
12:00 – 14:00
10min · 0.7km
Jackie O's Pub & Brewery
15:00 – 17:00
Day 7: Hopewell Culture National His… → Adena Mansion & Gardens
1h 9min · 97km2 stops
Hopewell Culture National Historical Park
09:00 – 11:00
10min · 4.2km
Adena Mansion & Gardens
12:00 – 14:00
Day 8: Moonville Tunnel → Lake Hope
55min · 75km2 stops
Moonville Tunnel
09:00 – 11:00
10min · 4.0km
Lake Hope
12:00 – 14:00
Day 9: Zaleski State Forest → Hope Schoolhouse
20min · 17km2 stops
Zaleski State Forest
09:00 – 11:00
10min · 8.8km
Hope Schoolhouse
12:00 – 14:00
Day 10: Ohio River Museum → Mound Cemetery
1h 8min · 92km2 stops
Ohio River Museum
09:00 – 11:00
10min · 0.7km
Mound Cemetery
12:00 – 14:00
Day 11: Wildcat Hollow Trail → Burr Oak
50min · 65km2 stops
Wildcat Hollow Trail
09:00 – 11:00
10min · 1.7km
Burr Oak
12:00 – 14:00
Day 12: Stuart's Opera House → Hocking Valley Scenic Railway
24min · 21km2 stops
Stuart's Opera House
09:00 – 11:00
10min · 0.3km
Hocking Valley Scenic Railway
12:00 – 14:00
Day 13: Cantwell Cliffs → Clear Creek Metro Park
34min · 45km2 stops
Cantwell Cliffs
09:00 – 11:00
10min · 6.7km
Clear Creek Metro Park
12:00 – 14:00
Day 14: Decorative Arts Center of Ohio → Ohio Glass Museum
21min · 17km2 stops
Decorative Arts Center of Ohio
09:00 – 11:00
10min · 0.1km
Ohio Glass Museum
12:00 – 14:00
Day 15: Mount Pleasant → Rising Park
20min · 2.1km2 stops
Mount Pleasant
09:00 – 11:00
10min · 0.3km
Rising Park
12:00 – 14:00
Day 16: Tar Hollow → Salt Creek Valley
41min · 61km2 stops
Tar Hollow
09:00 – 11:00
10min · 12km
Salt Creek Valley
12:00 – 14:00
Day 17: Paul A. Johnson Pencil Sharpe… → Hocking Hills Regional Welcom…
25min · 40km2 stops
Paul A. Johnson Pencil Sharpener Museum
09:00 – 11:00
12min · 19km
Hocking Hills Regional Welcome Center
12:00 – 14:00
Day 18: Lake Logan → Hocking River
20min · 9.4km2 stops
Lake Logan
09:00 – 11:00
10min · 5.2km
Hocking River
12:00 – 14:00
Day 19: Boch Hollow State Nature Pres… → Robinson Falls
20min · 12km2 stops
Boch Hollow State Nature Preserve
09:00 – 11:00
10min · 0.4km
Robinson Falls
12:00 – 14:00
Day 20: Chestnut Ridge Metro Park → Columbus
46min · 72km2 stops
Chestnut Ridge Metro Park
09:00 – 11:00
21min · 33km
Columbus
12:00 – 14:00
Heads Up
- 1. Cell service is extremely limited in the gorges; download offline maps before heading out.
- 2. Trail conditions can be slippery; sturdy hiking boots are essential for sandstone terrain.
- 3. Some nature preserves like Boch Hollow require a permit for specific restricted areas.
- 4. Book popular activities like the Scenic Railway or Moonshine tours in advance.