Old Man’s Cave

Old Man’s Cave travels through an amazing gorge cut through a 150-foot thickness of Blackhand sandstone.

About Old Man’s Cave

Old Man’s Cave is one of 7 trails in Hocking Hills State Park. Comprised of the Upper Falls, Upper Gorge, Middle Falls, and Lower Gorge, it travels along the magnificent gorge cut through the entire 150-foot thickness of the Blackhand sandstone. The name is derived from the hermit Richard Rowe who lived in the large recess for a good part of his life.

Old Man’s Cave is a large recess cave. The cliff is vertical and reaches 75 feet above the creek. The cave is around 250 feet, with a height of around 50 feet.

Hiking at Old Man’s Cave

Old Man’s Cave is a one-way trail system around 1.5 miles long. This entire loop takes you through the Lower Falls, Lower Gorge, Middle Falls, Upper Falls, and Upper Gorge.

Along this trail, you will go over bridges and through tunnels. Discover the stunning rock formations, waterfalls, and the large recess cave.

This hike is rated ‘moderate’, although there are a lot of steps and it is steep in places. You can head back to the parking lot before the Lower Falls if you want to. This cuts the hike down to one mile.

Devil’s Bathtub

The Devil’s Bathtub is a unique waterfall that is tiered between the Upper Falls and Old Man’s Cave. The upper part of the falls drops into a basin making a whirlpool before the water drops into the large pool.

Check out our article about Devil’s Bathtub Hocking Hills!

Facilities at Old Man’s Cave

A visitor center and a campground are very close to Old Man’s Cave. The refurbished Hocking Hills Lodge is also nearby.

Visitor Center

This visitor center is worth a visit before your hike. In this center, some displays go through the history of Old Man’s Cave. It also discusses the geography of the area as well. Snack items are available to purchase and visitors also have the opportunity to browse and buy items from the gift shop. Restrooms are also provided.

Campground

The Hocking Hills State Park campground is next to the Old Man’s Cave trail entrance. This campground is very popular so it is recommended that bookings are made well in advance.

Some of the facilities that are available to campers include:

Old Man’s Cave Quick Facts

• Opening times are ‘From dawn until dusk’. All year.
• Parking is free.
• The cave is free to visit.
• Hiking
• Campground
• Visitor Center
• Events are held here and are shown on their website.

Where is Old Man’s Cave Located?

• Address: 19852 Ohio State Route 664 South, Logan, Ohio 43138
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Location Map for Old Man’s Cave

This map shows the location of Old Man’s Cave, Devil’s Bathtub, the Visitor Center, the Campground, and the Parking Lot.

Let’s Visit Old Man’s Cave

Have you found your way to Old Man’s Cave yet? What is your favorite trail in Hocking Hills? We’d love to know what you think about the area! Let us know by leaving a comment below.

Did you know that this is just one of 7 Major Hiking Areas Of Hocking Hills?

Cedar Falls, Ash Cave, Conkles Hollow, and Clifton Gorge are at the top of my favorite places to explore in Hocking Hills! Full of wondrous sights and beautiful wildlife, be sure to let us know if you visit!

If hiking is your passion, have you considered Yellow Springs Hiking?

Make sure you check our round-up of Ohio State Parks, where you can find lots of information about other activities in the great Ohio outdoors!