Guidebook for Hocking Hills- Owner Favorites!
Parks & Nature
very nice hiking area with easy and difficult trail options. Located only 1 mile from any of our Big Pine Retreat cabins. Since this is a nature preserve, pets are not allowed.
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Conkles Hollow State Nature Preserve
24858 Big Pine Rdvery nice hiking area with easy and difficult trail options. Located only 1 mile from any of our Big Pine Retreat cabins. Since this is a nature preserve, pets are not allowed.
Simply awesome scenery and trails. Beautiful every season of the year. Located 4 miles from Wyandot Cabin.
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Old Man's Cave Visitor Center
19988 OH-664 ScenicSimply awesome scenery and trails. Beautiful every season of the year. Located 4 miles from Wyandot Cabin.
Cantwell Cliffs
13640 OH-374Stunning views and some challenging hiking.
Cedar Falls
Beautiful falls with connected trail to Old Man's Cave
New trail added in 2018. Awesome hike, not too long but worth a visit
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Whispering Cave Trail Head
New trail added in 2018. Awesome hike, not too long but worth a visit
This cave is connected to the white bridle trail. It is open to hikers year-round. You can hike directly to the cave from our Big PIne Retreat property. Follow our Buckeye Trail to the ribbon trail we have marked through the state forest. This will connect you with the white/orange bridle trail. We suggest using GPS to help guide you.
21 horse cave
24798 Big Pine RdThis cave is connected to the white bridle trail. It is open to hikers year-round. You can hike directly to the cave from our Big PIne Retreat property. Follow our Buckeye Trail to the ribbon trail we have marked through the state forest. This will connect you with the white/orange bridle trail. We suggest using GPS to help guide you.
Visit by day or sign up for one of the weekend evening programs. Visit their web site register for the evening programs. Free to everyone.
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John Glenn Astronomy Park
20531 OH-664 ScenicVisit by day or sign up for one of the weekend evening programs. Visit their web site register for the evening programs. Free to everyone.
What an amazing cave! And easy walk from the parking area. Trail connects to Old Man's Cave
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Ash Cave
26400 OH-56What an amazing cave! And easy walk from the parking area. Trail connects to Old Man's Cave
Airplane Rock / Bear's Head Rock
You can hike to this location from our cabins at Big Pine Retreat!
also known as Twin Falls, this is a beautiful spot, with multiple caves. If you are staying at any of our Big Pine Retreat cabins, you can hike directly to this area from your front door!
Chapel Falls / 21 Horse Cave
25504 Big Pine Rdalso known as Twin Falls, this is a beautiful spot, with multiple caves. If you are staying at any of our Big Pine Retreat cabins, you can hike directly to this area from your front door!
This is open the public and is a lovely hike. Located only 4 miles from our Loft and Nest cabins.
This trail leads to Robinson falls but you need a permit to hike to the falls. Permits are free and are available thru ODNR.
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Boch Hollow State Nature Preseve - East Trailhead (Buckeye Trail)
This is open the public and is a lovely hike. Located only 4 miles from our Loft and Nest cabins.
This trail leads to Robinson falls but you need a permit to hike to the falls. Permits are free and are available thru ODNR.
Lovely, less traveled hiking area. Centrally located in the county.
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Rockbridge State Nature Preserve
11475 Dalton RoadLovely, less traveled hiking area. Centrally located in the county.
Food Scene
Millstone Southern Smoked BBQ
12790 Grey StUtopia Brick Oven Restaurant
117 W Main StThe brick fired pizza is really good!
The restaurant is rustic but upscale at the same time. Menu is on the pricey side but the food is great.
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Inn & Spa at Cedar Falls
21190 OH-374The restaurant is rustic but upscale at the same time. Menu is on the pricey side but the food is great.
Hocking Hills Bakery
96 E Main Stscones, cinnamon rolls and all things delicious!
Crosstown Creamery
90 E Main Stcomfort food and sweet treats close to Hocking Hills.
Hocking Hills Winery
30402 Freeman RdGreat ambiance, food and service
Hocking Hills Bakery
96 E Main StYUM!
M & M Family Diner
34 W Main Stlocal favorite, great breakfast
Shopping
multiple stores to visit and in the spring/summer, weekend flea market
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Spring Street Antique Mall
26782 US-33multiple stores to visit and in the spring/summer, weekend flea market
Wind Chime Shop
29205 Ilesboro RdWe love this little gem located close to Cedar Falls
Logan Antique Mall
12795 OH-664very nice antique mall with a variety of vendors
One of the best antique malls we have ever visited. two floors of amazing treasures.
Old Shoe Factory
301 Forest Rose AveOne of the best antique malls we have ever visited. two floors of amazing treasures.
Grocery, deli and gift shop. Located one mile from Old Man's Cave.
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Grandma Faye's Grocery
20507 OH-664Grocery, deli and gift shop. Located one mile from Old Man's Cave.
activites
Jack Pine Studio
21397 OH-180