Intermediate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 9, 2024

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Parking

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292 m

Upper Falls

Upper Falls offer a spectacular view that is hard to beat, and probably is the best spot for a photo in Old Man's Cave. The reason for that is not …

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403 m

Devil's Bathtub can be found along Buckeye Trail in the Old Man's Cave area. After heavy rainfall, the "bathtub" turns into a captivating whirlpool and even though it's just a few feet deep, it's not a good spot for swimming!

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653 m

Creek Crossing below A-Frame Bridge

Those nice-looking stairs will help you cross Old Man's Creek at that spot. Besides that, you will get a nice view of the A-Frame Bridge right above the crossing.

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852 m

Small Tunnel

If you are hiking along Buckeye Trail, you will pass through this little tunnel. To access the tunnel, you need to descend the stairs.

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963 m

Old Man's Cave

Old Man's Cave is the namesake for the whole area. At this location, the actual recess cave is situated and Hermit Richard Rowe is supposed to have lived here in …

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1.16 km

Lower Falls

Lower Falls are one of the highlights of the Old Man's Cave area in Hocking Hills State Park. Once you cross the bridge to access Lower Falls (the bridge is …

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1.41 km

Lower Falls Viewpoint

Great spot to take a look at the Lower Falls from above. If you want to actually enter the Lower Falls, you need to head to Buckeye Trail that leads along the falls.

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1.98 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.34 km

383 m

262 m

Surfaces

1.38 km

261 m

134 m

< 100 m

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Old Man's Cave loop — Hocking Hills State Park

Upper Falls

Devil's Bathtub

Creek Crossing below A-Frame Bridge

Small Tunnel

Old Man's Cave

Lower Falls

Lower Falls Viewpoint

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