Hocking Hills, in southeastern Ohio, is a popular travel destination for those who love the great outdoors. The beautiful landscape, striking colors and breathtaking views make it worth the trip. There are also a number of fun activities to make it a great weekend destination for those who live in Ohio and neighboring states.
Lodging
Where you stay during your trip to Hocking Hills depends entirely on your desires, as well as your budget. You can stay at an upscale hotel or a cost-friendly motel, all located right off the highway. You can stay in a rustic cabin in the woods with a hot tub, or a chalet overlooking a waterfall. You can even pull up a camper or pitch a tent in one of the area's several camp sites.
Parks
Go hiking, walking, riding or climbing through one of the many parks in the Hocking Hills area. Some of the most popular parks include Cantwell Cliffs, Old Man's Cave, Ash Cave, Wayne National Forest, Clear Creek Metro Park, Ceder Falls and Conkles Hollow. Take your camera and your binoculars -- between the gorgeous views and abundance of wildlife, you won't run out of things to look at.
Canoeing
Two separate liveries in the area offer canoe trips, Hocking Hills Canoe Livery and Hocking Valley Canoe Livery and Fun Center. Your options include both short and long trips, guided or unguided. Both facilities offer safety gear and short lessons before you take off.
Hocking Hills Canoe Livery, LLC
12789 State Route 664 South
Logan, OH 43138
(740) 385-0523
hockingriver.com
Hocking Valley Canoe Livery
31251 Chieftain Dr.
Logan, OH 43138
(800) 686-0386
hockinghillscanoeing.com
Zipline
The Hocking Hills Canopy Tours offer a one-of-a-kind look at the forests within the Hocking Hills area. The first activity of its kind in Ohio, the Canopy Tour allows you to spend nearly three hours soaring above the treetops using ziplines and skywalks.
Hocking Hills Canopy Tours
10714 Jackson St.
Rockbridge, OH 43149
(740) 385-9477
hockinghillscanopytours.com
Lake Logan
Lake Logan has a little bit of it all. Spend your day fishing, boating, water skiing, canoeing, swimming or just taking in the view. Lake Logan is located close to the freeway, and is surrounded by hiking trails. The forest around the lake is full of wildlife, and the lake is full of fish. Lake Logan has been touted as "one of the best fishing lakes in Ohio," according to the Hocking Hills Web site.
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