It makes me feel good to see non Ohioans enjoy the Hocking Hills. It's been a staple in my life all of my life. It would take days to experience everything the Hocking Hills have to offer. I've hiked every trail dozens of times at least. Stayed in many cabins as well. I'm glad you enjoyed it.
We finally went there last April. One of the prettiest places we have hiked....loved it. Our dog struggled on a few trails. Especially one with a metal grate stairway. His poor paws. The campground was nice...but our site needed to be raked of leaves...the ticks were bad.
I have some great memories of Old Man's Cave. Camped there with my family in the early 70s. Visited again in the late 80s when I was in school at Ohio University. They have made some incredible improvements to the trails and bridges. Was going to say you have to see Rock House, but I see in the next video you do visit there.
It's pretty cool place but anymore its jammed pack compared 15 years ago , we're about 25 minutes away. We go in the winter when it's 10 degrees outside 😂
Justin Case? Is that who Michael borrowed the come along from? That was an incredible hike. I wish I had known about that area when I was working in Ohio and brought my family down from Ontario during the last week I was there. We did walk through a couple caverns or caves while we were there but didn’t get south of Columbus.
Thank you for reminding me of what I have been missing by not going to old man's cave. I can't seem to find anybody that wants To go with me. But I sure will play on a trip and see that wonderful Beautiful nature that God has given us. I was looking at your shoes or sandals and I just remembered that my sister got me. This these really sturdy sandals. I think are perhaps for hiking. I'll be working out and get ready for this coming year, 2024. Thank you so much and god bless I enjoyed it❤❤❤
There is a 4-H camp a short distance thru the woods that I have spent several summer weeks in a cabin during my childhood. I attended college near there and we visited the cave on a geological field trip. As you discovered it is a beautiful place and is visited by many people every year. Southern Ohio is a beautiful place.
I remember going here as a child in the early 90s when there was less people and less safety features. It appears even more developed than it was 15 years ago. I remember you used to have to drive through the wide shallow stream that becomes the upper fall. Old mans cave it definitely one of the coolest, most beautiful places to visit. Ash Cave was a close second.
U gotta love it there what beautiful scenery every turn we were so excited to see something amazing. wife and I loved it there Gatlinburg is a beautiful place also but like you said .this is a special place.😎✌️👍👌see it to appreciate it
That is a mag park. The trails, bridges, walkways, were fabulous. Something like Giant City State Park in Southern IL. The elevations were monsters. Chels I'd say you hit a HOME RUN.
We are planning to go here soon so thanks for the awesome video! Very well done. If you think Hocking is great, make sure you visit Watkins Glen’s Gorge Trail (amazing) and the Flume Gorge in NH. The Flume will blow your mind. We thought we were in Jurassic Park. You must visit.
Tell Cpt we could get the 120 in there and make a big water fall you can walke under !!! That's a nice place. Looks like a few spots we have around here but not as big. Of course you would have to bring your 4 wheeler so I could take you to those spots. There in the back mountains were we ride. Only a few people know about them.
We took our 2 (almost 3) year old and 6 year old there last year and stayed in a VRBO cabin. It was great, even with all the steps and high cliffs they did awesome and had a great time. We also hit up the Zoo and Children's museum in Columbus later that week.
Have hiked there several times over the years. It's almost magical in the spring. With the scents of the spruce and hemlocks. May I recommend a book for you called "Off the Beaten Path". You may also like Ricketts Glen, PA., Red River Gorge, KY., Letchworth State Park,and Watkins Glen, NY. Enjoy your travels amidst the hidden gems.
Mam yall find the best places to adventure. I'm old school, motel 6 we leave the light on for ya, and have no idea how to find this stuff. Jealous. Enjoyed tagging along
Another 2 miles past that point is a place called rooty hollow and red rock hollow on the topo map. I used to renegade camp there so many times back in the late 80s early 90s. That is one of my favorite places in the world.
Fantastic scenery there, one way system works a treat, I take you are not a fan of dark confined spaces 🤯 Mike had the right idea about those two with the music...... very annoying 😬 Cabin looked clean and hot tub was still green but only from the colour of the interior!!!
@@wildroots4622 those spots you missed are really awesome. Maybe a hotel in Circleville, that place is so packed anymore. I'm 25 minutes away and go in the winter, less people
Local to the area. Here's a few tips... #1 locals are increasingly dreadful of tourists, especially those driving 35mph down 664. Just remember not everyone are sightseers, your lollygagging is making a local late. #2 don't bother with airbnbs, this is a money grab by non-locals that are pushing locals out of town. #3 DO NOT expect early check ins at hotels, cabins, etc especially in summer months or October. And please, don't even mention having a wedding to go to. Literally no one cares 🙄 #4. Yes, lodging is EXPENSIVE EVERYWHERE in this area. Don't verbally abuse staff anywhere. The park is free, and the area is a hot commodity. Business owners KNOW the secret is out and YOU will pay for it. #5. Respect the trails. Karen Raymore, head of the tourism committee almost single handedly put the area on the map to line her own pockets. She's a non local that did it for the money. (Logan was largely a ghost town pre 2015).
Tell Mike it is creosote. Made from tar mixed with diesel fuel and galvanizing powder. Then heated to about 200 degrees and the railroad ties are soaked in it for 48 hours. Only reason that I know that is because there is a railroad tie plant about 25 miles from my house.
@@wfemp_4730 When my wife was in college she almost slid off Cantrell cliffs and was an excellent rock climber and instructor. So we are keep it safe on the trails
They don’t make places like that any more! God does… but, man seems to have stopped hand chiseling rocks, toting cement on mules and building trails with a pick and shovel. That one is an especially fine example of taking a beautiful work of God and making it accessible to all of us. Thanx for the tour… especially in those shoes!!!
It makes me feel good to see non Ohioans enjoy the Hocking Hills. It's been a staple in my life all of my life. It would take days to experience everything the Hocking Hills have to offer. I've hiked every trail dozens of times at least. Stayed in many cabins as well. I'm glad you enjoyed it.
Local to the area. Here's a few tips... #1 locals are increasingly dreadful of tourists, especially those driving 35mph down 664. Just remember not everyone are sightseers, your lollygagging is making a local late. #2 don't bother with airbnbs, this is a money grab by non-locals that are pushing locals out of town. #3 DO NOT expect early check ins at hotels, cabins, etc especially in summer months or October. And please, don't even mention having a wedding to go to. Literally no one cares 🙄 #4. Yes, lodging is EXPENSIVE EVERYWHERE in this area. Don't verbally abuse staff anywhere. The park is free, and the area is a hot commodity. Business owners KNOW the secret is out and YOU will pay for it. #5. Respect the trails. Karen Raymore, head of the tourism committee almost single handedly put the area on the map to line her own pockets. She's a non local that did it for the money. (Logan was largely a ghost town pre 2015).
