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Hocking Hills

· Logan, OH

Why you should go…

Hocking Hills is built around dramatic rock formations, cliffside caves, and waterfalls linked by hiking trails through the forest, with cabins, glamping, and inns scattered throughout the area for overnight stays. Beyond hiking, visitors zipline, rock climb, kayak, and browse the shops and wineries of nearby Logan. The name comes from Hockhocking, a Wyandot, Delaware, and Shawnee word for the region.

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  • #waterfalls
  • #caves
  • #cabins
  • #state park

Good to know

General sightseeing guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • The forecast is part of the ticket

    Haze, low cloud, and rain flatten a view. Clear-day visits are worth rearranging your plans for.

  • Golden hour sells out first

    Sunset slots at observation decks and cruises are the first to go, so book those further ahead.

  • Dress a layer warmer

    It is always breezier up high and out on the water than it feels at street level.

  • Timed entry is common

    Plenty of landmarks release tickets in windows rather than at the door, so check before you walk over.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Hocking Hills, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Sport & Outdoor
    Outdoor Adventure

    Hocking Hills Canopy Tours

    $50+

    Ohio's original zipline canopy tour operator, with courses ranging from family-friendly to high-speed.

    6.6 mi awaySwitch it up: Sport & Outdoor

  • Sightseeing
    History Buff

    Fairfield County

    Free

    Convention and visitors bureau for Fairfield County, Ohio, south and east of Columbus.

    16 mi awayMore like this

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    Athens, Ohio

    Free

    A hilly Appalachian college town in southeast Ohio, home to Ohio University and a historic brick-lined uptown.

    22 mi awayMore like this

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    Pickaway County

    Free

    Visitor bureau for Pickaway County, Ohio, home of the Circleville Pumpkin Show and area parks and history.

    29 mi awayMore like this

  • Theatre & Events
    Iconic

    Tecumseh! Outdoor Drama

    $25–$50

    An epic outdoor drama retelling the life of Shawnee leader Tecumseh, staged nightly each summer near Chillicothe.

    29 mi awaySwitch it up: Theatre & Events

  • Attractions
    Family Favorite

    Ohio Caverns

    Under $25

    Ohio's largest and most colorful cave system, with guided walking tours near West Liberty.

    84 mi awaySwitch it up: Attractions