Besides Conkles Hollow, other areas we visited in the state park were Ash Cave, Cedar Falls, and Old Man's Cave Gorge. Today I am sharing some pictures from Old Man's Cave Gorge. This is the most popular area of the park and it is easy to understand why.
You can hike deep into the gorge where the temperatures are cooler and the trails are fabulous... There is lush greenery, ferns and moss everywhere. IF you love hiking (and seeing waterfalls), we highly recommend Hocking Hills State Park. There are MANY great hiking trails throughout the park. We hope to go back sometime.
Today I will share some pictures of that gorgeous area ---and you can take the loop hike with us in the gorge... There are several cascades along the way --and I will show you the two major waterfalls. Sit back and enjoy the hike!!! (Please enlarge the photos so that you can enjoy the details.)
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| Lower Falls |
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| Upper Falls |
Did you enjoy that hike???? You did get some exercise---so that is good... The loop trail is only about a mile --so it's really not a hard hike at all. But---it is a gorgeous hike with so much beauty all around!!!! I hope you took time to enlarge the photos. As I said, we recommend this state park!!!
Hope you have a great Monday.
Hugs,
Betsy
66 comments:
I love these pics, Betsy. It is wonderful to see the bright pops of greenery! Hope you have a great day.
This brought back great memories. Beautiful photos, Betsy, and I enjoyed how you took us on 'a hike'! I'd love to go back there this spring when the falls will be much bigger.
Betsy, these are insanely gorgeous, like something from a fairy tale book. It wouldn't have surprised to see a fairy show up in at least one of the photos!
What a serene and beautiful place.
Reminds me of places I've been in England, a thousand years old....
So magical !
~Jo
Spectacular scenery. I very much enjoyed the hike.
From what we've learned about each other so far, it will come as no surprise that this is on our list of places to visit. There is a 19-mile rail-trail in the Hocking Hills area that we want to ride in addition to the many hiking opportunities. We actually had the trip planned a couple of years ago, but my FIL became ill and we had to cancel. You've spurred me on to get it back on the agenda. What gorgeous pictures! Happy Monday from East TN to Middle TN!!
Those greens are beautiful Betsy!! Lush!
Wishing you a wonderful week!
xo Catherine
What a lovely spot. All that green makes me miss spring!
What a lush, green hike with those mysterious little paths and beautiful waterfalls. Great post Betsy. Hugs Jo
The greens, the layering of the rock formations, the wonderful waterfall--BEAUTIFUL! It took me awhile to take my eyes off your header photo.
Best,
Bonnie
trees trees i love the trees, love the bright green trees in the second down. so many beautiful paths throught those trees. a place i would love. yes i did enjoy the trip
I like the 2nd picture - the shrubs look almost like a lime green - such a pretty color.
And I liked the lover falls - so nice.
Another great trip.
sandie
Incredibly beautiful photos!. I am going to put this Park on my list of "must see". Thanks for sharing!
Another fabulous place I have to visit before I die...sigh!
This looks such a nice place for a small walk and so beautiful too.
Super walk, here Betsy, real great shots too.
Also love your new Header.
No wonder you recommend it - it is truly gorgeous! Lovely hike - thank you! Have a great week!
That is a beautiful place Betsy. It looks a lot like English landscape..
Absolutely gorgeous!
I've never heard of that park...thanks for sharing such a beautiful place to visit.
Wow, one could almost find the answer to world peace in such a setting.
The greens are so brilliant and that is the proper distance for a walk. Next time I am in Ohio I may look it up. Thanks.
That's a beautiful place but all those stairs wore me out.
the rocks, the falls, the greenery. just beautiful!
This is indeed a beautiful area, and you've captured it well. We need to get back over there one of these days. There's a great canoeing river there, as well.
Beautiful hike, Betsy! Love the pictures of this park.
What a beautiful place! And I do LOVE the waterfalls! Absolutely breathtaking! Your captures are wonderful -- the next best thing to being there! Thanks for a wonderful walk, Betsy! Hope you have a great week!
Sylvia
Lovely area, I like to explore places where I can do a bit of climbing.
I loved the hike,and the colors were perfect! God sure made some beautiful scenery for us to enjoy! Going to look at your link
Blessings Jane
I DID enjoy the hike!!! And my knees don't even feel the worse for it!! I'm loving the greens here. And the green on the rocks...and these two adorable double falls, they are like little grottoes of paradise during the walk.
Wonderful pictures, Betsy! Yes I did enjoy the hike! I'm eager for Spring so we can get out a go somewhere like that!
What a magical place!!
Great place Betsy!
Have a wonderful week.
Regards.
Regina
Yes, I did enjoy the hike. I'd love to walk really walk there. Looks great.
Like your new header page too.
What a magical looking haven....I loved my hike!!!
OH those pictures are making me wish for late spring. Beautiful.
OK - another place to add to my "must camp here" list. I hope we will be able to head out in that direction soon. Beautiful!
What a beautiful spot... reminds me of a few places near where I grew up in the Green Mountains! Larry
I Like the bright green trees...love to see moss growing on the rocks too
How peaceful and beautiful. Thanks for the hike...I know I feel better!
wow, it's gorgeous there. I'll have to look that up to see how far away form me it is.
Looks like the perfect place to be refreshed!
Yes I did enjoy that hike!!! Such a beautiful trip and that last photo is gorgeous!!! Have a beautiful week!!!
gorgeous spot. here's praying you continue to have your strength to hike and enjoy nature's best like this one.
That sure is a beautiful area and you got some great pictures.
Ahhh, a pleace near and dear to my heart. Betsy, you have some beautiful photos and they certainly capture the essence of a very special place!
Very primeval and beautiful place Betsy. Diane
Wow Betsy, another lovely header. Of course i enjoyed the hike, most especially the falls. I am sure you and George now know that just like you i enjoy all waterfalls. The only hindrance which limit me to personally see every falls in the world is finances, LOL.
That's the kind of hiking I can handle! Thanks for the exercise!
Gorgeous pictures. Very peaceful and quiet--something I don't get much of around here. :)
Oh my - gorgeous scenery!
It looks like 'when time began'. :)
It also looks like no one else was around.
I thought this might be close to me so I googled it and it's only about an hour and a half away - a day trip come summer!!!
Ooh, I love all that lush green with the moss on the trees and rocks. Both the upper and lower falls are beautiful. Thanks for taking us along Betsy.
great photos! I enjoyed them all.
I love hiking with you, Betsy! I get to see the gorgeous scenery but I don't have to get out of my chair. These are really beautiful scenes, the water falls are awesome. Thanks for sharing!
That was a great hike. The scenery and waterfalls were beautiful. It looks all soft and quiet in the forest.
It is a beautiful place to visit and hike. You got some great pictures from your trip there, Betsy. :)
Oh my, how very beautiful. What an incredible hike and I didn't even have to leave my chair ;) Thanks Betsy!
I love these photos, Betsy. What a beautiful state park. I sure wish I could go there, but thanks for taking us on a tour. I loved it.
SO BEAUTIFUL
GRANNY FROM OTHER BLOG N.C.
Your pics are amazing, as always, I get to travel right here at my desk. Thanks for stopping by, we are good the oldest is loving UT and the middle daughter will graduate this year and she will play softball at Columbia State next year. The youngest is enjoying her 8th grade year. Hard to believe she starts high school next year. Thanks for the visit!!
Ahhh, what a wonderful hike. I truly feel refreshed now. Thank you. I enjoys the splash from Lower Falls too. Thanks for sharing. MB
Lovely! I think we have been there but only hiked one direction. That was before my knee surgery and my knees weren't crazy about the hike :-) Great shots of the scenery and falls.
Hi Betsy, I am so glad to see pictures of Ohio. I have never been there but my ancestors lived there. Someday I hope to visit and will put this area on the must do list. Have a joyous day tomorrow!
Yess...of course I Enjoyed!
So peaceful, so lovely...I wish I could be there!
And yes...I comment is your husband's blog- George! I just didn't know he was your husband: I'm glad: now I can visit and comment in both your blogs!
Have a kiss...
BShell
...looks familiar! :-) I hiked there a few summers ago and loved it. The birding was fantastic. I want to go back. Maybe this summer...
That sure does look like a spectacular place!
Hi, Betsy. I just had to comment on this post about Hocking Hills State Park. What an utterly gorgeous place---so lush, magical, and serene. I've never been to Ohio, but this place is absolutely going on my List of Places I Must See Some Day. I love the way they built the path walls and bridges following the natural curves in the landscape--it makes them look like a natural part of the forest. Thank you, Betsy, for this virtual hike into a temperate Garden of Eden!
The photos are lovely with neat green trees! They look like Japanese gardens to me with the trails and waterfall. You have such a relaxed lifestyle that you do not need to rejuvenate in spas! Ha ha!
Wow, that spot is gorgeous. For some reason I never thought of Ohio as having places like that.
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