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Hocking Hills State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 17,731 Google reviews · Running trail in Logan, Ohio · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Hocking Hills State Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Scenic park with hiking trails, archery, fishing, swimming & more amid waterfalls, cliffs & gorges.
What runners say about Hocking Hills State Park
“🤩 The walk to the falls is pleasant and the trails are always well-maintained and clearly marked.”
“The key characteristics that made our stay enjoyable was access to hiking, the view of the sky and the stars, the mountain ranges and beautiful scenery, and the mild weather.”
“🤩 The walk to the falls is pleasant and the trails are always well-maintained and clearly marked.”
Stunning views, good hikes. We thoroughly enjoyed visiting all the spots and taking nice pictures of nature around Hocking Hills. We came on Saturday and Sunday (12/27-12/28), and to be honest it was quite busy for us. Can’t imagine how packed it gets in the summer.
Words can’t describe how wonderful of a trip we had to Hocking Hills. We lucked out with weather and the crowds were manageable, almost non existent in some spots. Come prepared to walk with lots of water!
We stopped in at Hocking Hills State Park on a weekday in early October. It had been a while since we last visited the park. We were shocked at how popular the park was as the parking area was packed. We noticed that visitors were from all over the country.
A great State park for free , no state park entry fee. Upper falls is a short walk from the visitor center, then you can take the one way trail to lower falls . There are different spots where you can drive up to the parking lot and then take a short trail to reach the spot.
Trail conditions & character
“The key characteristics that made our stay enjoyable was access to hiking, the view of the sky and the stars, the mountain ranges and beautiful scenery, and the mild weather.”
“We thoroughly enjoyed visiting all the spots and taking nice pictures of nature around Hocking Hills.”
“There are different spots where you can drive up to the parking lot and then take a short trail to reach the spot.”
“Old Man's Cave + Whispering Cave, Ash Cave(Flat & Shortest), Rock House Cave(Only an Actual Cave about 50ft inside).”
“Major spots which have big parking lots also have restroom.”
“It gets muddy, so wear waterproof and shoes that you don’t care getting dirty with mud and clay.”
Plan your run at Hocking Hills State Park
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Trail mapOfficial trail map
- Websiteohiodnr.gov
- Phone+1 740-385-6842
- Social Instagram · Facebook
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