One of my favorite childhood memories of visiting Hocking Hills State Park was hiking to Cedar Falls. Starting our adventure at the trailhead of Ash Cave, we would pack a picnic lunch setting out towards Old Man’s Cave as our final destination. Today, I was hiking with my friend Sarah and it brought back such great childhood memories.
It was easy to follow the trail as the pathway was marked by blue blazes, a section of Ohio’s Buckeye Trail. At the start of our trek, we hiked inside of the gorge and later reached the rim for some spectacular views.
There was a small chill in the air as we were surrounded by the local Black Hand Sandstone and bare hemlock trees. The water had frozen over and waterfalls seemed suspended in ice.
We finally reached the fifty foot drop of Cedar Falls in the valley of Queer Creek. While not the tallest or most breathtaking, these falls are the largest in volume than other falls throughout the park. This was the reward for hiking Cedar Falls, so we took in the view and decided it was time for lunch before continuing the second half of our hike.
Have you had the opportunity to visit Cedar Falls? What other aspects of your hike did you enjoy? I would love to hear about your experience if you would kindly leave a message in the comments below. Many thanks for reading my short post about Cedar Falls and wishing you many Happy Travels!
What to See and What to Do:
Cedar Falls at Hocking Hills
21724 Ohio State Route 374
Logan, OH 43188
- Admission Fee: There is no fee for hiking the trail.
- Hours: Open daily
- Length of the Tour: 2 – 3 hours
- Tips for Your Visit: Wear comfortable shoes for hiking. The rim trail can be very dangerous, so check out the trail before bringing children with you. Stay on the trail. Visit the nature preserve’s website for a map.
Where to Stay:
Hocking Hills Inn and Coffee Emporium
13984 OH-664 Scenic
Logan, OH 43138
Telephone: 740 270 2697
Where to Eat:
Millstone Southern Smoked BBQ
12790 Grey Street
Logan, OH 43138
Telephone: 740 385 5341
What to Read:
- Hocking Hills, by Doreen McMillian
- Hocking Hills Day Hikes, by Mary Reed