Join us for a moderate, one-mile round trip hike to Rock House cave and learn about the critters that call our caves home. From bats to rock doves and everything in between. Join us at the shelter house at Rock House. Be prepared for the weather and steps. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Cost: Free
Distance from Old Man's Cave: approximately 6 miles
Join us for a moderate, 1-mile round trip hike to Whispering Cave from the Hocking Hills Lodge. Learn about the second largest recess cave in the park and listen to the whispers that give the cave its name. Join us at the Hocking Hills Lodge Hiker’s Pavilion to the right of the front door. Be prepared for the weather and rugged steps. 10:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Cost: Free
Distance from Old Man's Cave: about a mileCome see one of our rescued raptor friends and learn about what makes these birds a top predator. Meet inside of the Hocking Hills State Park Lodge. 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Cost: Free
Distance from Old Man's Cave: about a mile
Come start your own nature journal that you can take home with you! Meet in the Visitor Center. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Cost: Free
Distance from Old Man's Cave: about a mile
Springtime brings a parade of wildflowers to the woodland landscape. Join our naturalist for a walk on the forested trails (approximately 1.5 to 2 hours). Wildflower identification, folklore, and other topics of natural history will be explored along the way. 1:00-3:00 p.m. on Sundays, April 13, April 27, May 4, May 11 Be sure to add Wildflowers & Ferns Walk......
Distance from Old Man's Cave: approximately 14 milesCome learn about the 26 different species of snakes in Ohio. Find out how they survive and get a chance to meet one in person! Meet at the Visitor Center. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Cost: Free
Distance from Old Man's Cave: about a mile
Join us for a moderate, 1-mile round trip hike to Cedar Falls, our heaviest flowing waterfall in the park. Will the water be rushing, or will it be a trickle? Tag along to find out. Join us at Trailhead H at the Cedar Falls main parking lot. Be prepared for the weather and steps. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Cost: Free
Distance from Old Man's Cave: about a mileJoin us for a one-mile hike through Old Man’s Cave. This moderate, one mile hike begins in front of the Old Man’s Cave Visitor Center. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Cost: Free
Distance from Old Man's Cave: about a mile
Songwriters, poets, writers, and musicians are all welcome to come perform in the grand lobby on the first Tuesday of every month from 7pm-9pm! Each performer will have a fifteen minute slot to share their talents in a low stakes, supportive environment. May 06, 2025 Tuesday 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Future Dates: June 03, 2025 Tuesday 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.......
Cost: Free
Distance from Old Man's Cave: approximately 16 miles
Join us for a half mile round trip hike to Ash Cave and back. Meet us at Trail O at the Ash Cave parking lot. One half of this hike will be paved, and the second half of this hike will include stairs and roots. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Cost: Free
Distance from Old Man's Cave: approximately 2 milesJoin us for a moderate, 1-mile round trip hike to Whispering Cave from the Hocking Hills Lodge. Learn about the second largest recess cave in the park and listen to the whispers that give the cave its name. Join us at the Hocking Hills Lodge Hiker’s Pavilion to the right of the front door. Be prepared for the weather and rugged steps. 10:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Cost: Free
Distance from Old Man's Cave: about a mileLearn about defining characteristics of a reptile. Get the chance to see an example up close! Meet at the Hocking Hills Lodge Lobby. 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Cost: Free
Distance from Old Man's Cave: about a mileJoin the naturalist and paint your own little flower pot to take home. Meet in the Visitor Center. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Cost: Free
Distance from Old Man's Cave: about a mileLearn about one or more of our native Ohio creatures and how they can relate to us! Meet in the Visitor Center. 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Cost: Free
Distance from Old Man's Cave: about a mileSpringtime brings a parade of wildflowers to the woodland landscape. Join our naturalist for a walk on the forested trails (approximately 1.5 to 2 hours). Wildflower identification, folklore, and other topics of natural history will be explored along the way. 1:00-3:00 p.m. on Sundays, April 13, April 27, May 4, May 11 Be sure to add Wildflowers & Ferns Walk......
Distance from Old Man's Cave: approximately 14 miles
Miss Nicole brings the music and the props, you bring the energy! Join Miss Nicole for fun musical activities at the stage area. Free with admission to the museum. May 13, 2025 Tuesday 11:00 - 11:30 Tickets: https://hhchildrensmuseum.org/visit/#passes Future Dates: June 10, 2025 Tuesday 11:00 - 11:30 July 08, 2025 Tuesday 11:00 - 11:30 August 12, 2025......
Cost: $8 - $10
Distance from Old Man's Cave: approximately 10 milesJoin us for a half mile round trip hike to Ash Cave and back. Meet us at Trail O at the Ash Cave parking lot. One half of this hike will be paved, and the second half of this hike will include stairs and roots. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Cost: Free
Distance from Old Man's Cave: approximately 2 milesJoin us for a moderate, one-mile round trip hike to Rock House cave and learn about the critters that call our caves home. From bats to rock doves and everything in between. Join us at the shelter house at Rock House. Be prepared for the weather and steps. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Cost: Free
Distance from Old Man's Cave: approximately 6 milesJoin us for a moderate, 1-mile round trip hike to Whispering Cave from the Hocking Hills Lodge. Learn about the second largest recess cave in the park and listen to the whispers that give the cave its name. Join us at the Hocking Hills Lodge Hikers Pavilion to the right of the front door. Be prepared for the weather and rugged steps. 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Cost: Free
Distance from Old Man's Cave: about a mileCome help the naturalist search for cool insects out on the trail! Meet at the Visitor Center 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Cost: Free
Distance from Old Man's Cave: about a mileCome see one of our rescued raptor friends and learn about what makes these birds a top predator. Meet inside of the Hocking Hills State Park Lodge. 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Cost: Free
Distance from Old Man's Cave: about a mileWalk with a naturalist and learn some tips and tricks for identifying common trees of the Midwest. Meet in the Visitor Center. 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Cost: Free
Distance from Old Man's Cave: about a mileJoin us for a moderate, 1-mile round trip hike to Cedar Falls, our heaviest flowing waterfall in the park. Will the water be rushing, or will it be a trickle? Tag along to find out. Join us at Trailhead H at the Cedar Falls main parking lot. Be prepared for the weather and steps. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Cost: Free
Distance from Old Man's Cave: about a mileJoin us for a one-mile hike through Old Mans Cave. This moderate, one mile hike begins in front of the Old Mans Cave Visitor Center. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Cost: Free
Distance from Old Man's Cave: about a mileJoin us for a half mile round trip hike to Ash Cave and back. Meet us at Trail O at the Ash Cave parking lot. One half of this hike will be paved, and the second half of this hike will include stairs and roots. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Cost: Free
Distance from Old Man's Cave: approximately 2 milesJoin us for a moderate, one-mile round trip hike to Rock House cave and learn about the critters that call our caves home. From bats to rock doves and everything in between. Join us at the shelter house at Rock House. Be prepared for the weather and steps. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Cost: Free
Distance from Old Man's Cave: approximately 6 milesJoin us for a moderate, 1-mile round trip hike to Whispering Cave from the Hocking Hills Lodge. Learn about the second largest recess cave in the park and listen to the whispers that give the cave its name. Join us at the Hocking Hills Lodge Hiker’s Pavilion to the right of the front door. Be prepared for the weather and rugged steps. 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Cost: Free
Distance from Old Man's Cave: about a mileBee here or bee square! Meet a naturalist at the Visitor Center where you will venture outside to our pollinator patch and learn more about these amazing critters. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Cost: Free
Distance from Old Man's Cave: about a mileFind out what makes something an amphibian. Get the chance to see an example up close! Meet at Hocking Hills State Park Lodge. 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Cost: Free
Distance from Old Man's Cave: about a mileCome catch some bugs with nets and we will see if we can ID them and let them go! Meet at Old Man’s Cave Visitor Center. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Cost: Free
Distance from Old Man's Cave: about a mileSunday, May 25, 2025, 1:00-3:00 p.m. WILDFLOWERS & FERNS WALK In the Spring Wildflowers Walk Series (April-May), we observed the everchanging woodland landscape as early blooms came and went. On this final Spring walk, the focus will turn from the fading wildflowers to the many species of native ferns to be found at Wahkeena. Join our naturalist for a walk......
Phone: 614 321-4833
Distance from Old Man's Cave: approximately 14 miles
