Hocking Hills State Park
Logan, Ohio
Camp, Hike, and Mountain Bike
Located in the picturesque sandstone region of Southeastern Ohio, Hocking Hills State Park encompasses some of the most scenic areas in the entire state. Rock outcrops, deep cool gorges, and waterfalls are found throughout the 6 main park areas. The pristine beauty of the area is enhanced by the abundance of wildlife found throughout the Hocking region. Visitors to the park can almost bet they'll see Ohio wildlife such as white tailed deer, wild turkey or even the cumbersome box turtle.
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Hocking Hills | Trails, Cabins, Maps and State Park Guide
Plan your visit to Hocking Hills State Park with Ohio’s most-used trail guide. Includes maps, hiking info, cabins, directions, and visitor tips.
https://thehockinghills.org/Never modify trail features. Ride trails when they're dry enough that you won't leave ruts. Speak up when you see others on the trail and always yield to hikers, horses, and others coming uphill. Always ride on the established trail.
Read MoreBe courteous, informed, and prepared. Read trailhead guidelines, stay on the trail, and don't feed the wildlife.
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Logan, Ohio
- Head east on E Main St toward S Mulberry St (56 ft)
- Turn right at the 1st cross street onto S Mulberry St (0.3 mi)
- Turn right to merge onto US-33 W (1.7 mi)
- Take the OH-664 exit toward Logan/Bremen (0.1 mi)
- Keep left at the fork to continue toward OH-664 (0.1 mi)
- At the traffic circle, take the 3rd exit onto OH-664 (0.1 mi)
- At the traffic circle, continue straight to stay on OH-664 (1.5 mi)
- Turn left onto OH-664 S (8.6 mi)
- Turn left toward Buckeye Trail (75 ft)
- Turn right toward Buckeye Trail (420 ft)
- Continue onto Buckeye Trail (0.6 mi)
- Turn left (161 ft)
From Cleveland, Ohio:
Take I-71 South to Columbus.
Take 270 East toward Wheeling, WV to U.S. 33 East (Lancaster Exit)
Travel East to Logan, Exit on 664 South.
From Columbus, Ohio:
Take U.S. 33 East through Lancaster to Logan, Ohio and exit onto State Route 664 South
From Cincinnati, Ohio:
Take I-71 North towards Columbus.
Watch for and take State Route 56 East through Mt. Sterling.
Continue on State Route 56 East through Circleville and Laurelville to South Bloomingville, Ohio.
In South Bloomingville take State Route 664 North approximately 4 miles to the park.
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