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Old Man’s Cave, Ohio
The classic Hocking Hills gorge walk through sandstone, hemlocks, bridges, and pools.
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Old Man’s Cave is the anchor of many Hocking Hills trips, linking upper falls, lower falls, cliff walls, and stone steps into a compact but cinematic hike.
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Best time to visit: April - November. Plan for 2-4 hours. Use the Old Man’s Cave visitor center lots; trails can be slick after rain.
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Routes featuring Old Man’s Cave
Plan with routes Hocking Hills Adventure
Hocking Hills -> Brandywine Falls
A gorge-and-cabin itinerary built around Ohio’s sandstone cliffs, forest trails, and waterfall pools.
Ohio Waterfalls Route
Brandywine Falls -> Old Man’s Cave
A photogenic loop through Cuyahoga Valley, Chagrin Falls, and Hocking Hills ravines.