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Map Key

0.4

Miles

0.6

KM

Point to Point

851' 259 m

High

766' 234 m

Low

85' 26 m

Up

39' 12 m

Down

6%

Avg Grade (4°)

21%

Max Grade (12°)

Dogs Leashed

Features Cave · River/Creek · Views · Waterfall

Family Friendly Kids will love exploring the ash cave along this easy paved trail.

Description

The Ash Cave Gorge Trail is a short easy trail that's full of beauty and wonderfully wheelchair accessible.

Starting at the parking area, the trail follows a ravine lush with dense forest as it makes its way to Ash Cave. While the trail can be navigated quickly, it is far better to take it slow and truly absorb your spectacular surroundings.

If you'd like to extend your time on trail, this trail connects with the Buckeye Trail (and other various trails through Hocking Hills State Park) sending you on a journey of up to eleven miles if you choose.

Don't forget your camera! You'll want to remember these gorgeous views.

Contacts

Land Manager: Ohio State Parks

Shared By:

Gary Scharphorn

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  4.2 from 14 votes

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Trail Rankings

#125

in Ohio

#7,293

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Photos

Ash Cave Waterfall
Jun 3, 2018 near McArthur, OH
Ash Cave with waterfall after the rain. An easy hike in the Hocking Hills along the lovely Ash Cave Gorge Trail.
Oct 28, 2016 near McArthur, OH
Wide Lens short from in Ash Cave
Jun 3, 2018 near McArthur, OH
Ash Cave
Jun 4, 2024 near McArthur, OH
Ash Cave. Always an awe inspiring site.
Nov 2, 2020 near McArthur, OH
Under the recess cave. Looking up toward Pulpit Rock.
Nov 2, 2020 near McArthur, OH

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May 6, 2023
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Nov 22, 2022
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Sep 1, 2022
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Mar 26, 2022
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Mar 13, 2022
Amanda Kinzel
Walked the Ash Cave Gorge Trail. Need to walk the Rim Trail. 0.6mi — 0h 34m
May 6, 2021
John Eversmeyer
1.2mi — 0h 30m
Dec 14, 2020
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