Cedar Falls Hocking Hills
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Cedar Falls Hocking Hills is in the stunning Hocking County, Ohio. It is one of 7 major hiking trails in Hocking Hills State Park.
About Cedar Falls
Cedar Falls is the grandest waterfall in terms of volume in the Hocking Hills area! Queer Creek tumbles over the Blackhand sandstone displaying the awesome force that is water power.
A grist mill was built in the mid-1800s and is situated above the falls. It utilized the water power for grinding grain.
Cedar Falls was wrongly named by early white settlers who mistook the stately hemlocks for Cedars! A well-maintained picnic area as well as restrooms are located in the parking area above the falls.
Hiking Around Cedar Falls
Cedar Falls is one of the major hiking trails of the Hocking Hills State Park based in Southern Ohio. This path is around a half-mile long. This is a strenuous walk and it has plenty of steps.
It is a one-way trail system with a waterfall, bridges, and an interesting rock system. Halfway along the trail, there is a seasonal waterfall. This can be reached by going down some steps and along a dirt track. When hikers get to this area, they can continue along the one-way system through the rock formations and up a series of stairs. This hike has a moderate incline, steps, and steeper terrain.
Hikers must stay on the marked trail. Pets are welcome on this trail, providing that they stay on their leashes. No wading or swimming is allowed in the waterfall.
PRO TIP: Parking can be difficult. If you love to hike, you can park at Ash Cave and hike 2 miles (one way) to Cedar Falls. We did this on our last visit and loved it. It was well worth the hike! The trail is mostly dirt and rock and has lots of ups and downs, but there are many people.
Cedar Falls Video 2022
Democracy Steps at Cedar Falls
The designer of the Democracy Steps, Akio Hizume, wanted the 100 steps not to be a challenging task or chore, but simply to be pleasant and relaxing. Generations of visitors can become one with the natural rhythm of the architecture and precise disciplines of mathematics.
The Fibonacci sequence and the one-dimensional Penrose lattice heavily influenced the designer concerning the flow and creativity of the Democracy Steps.
Places to Stay Around Cedar Falls
There are so many places to stay in the Hocking Hills area! Here are some of our favorites:
Cindy’s Insider Ohio Tips!
I love hiking to Cedar Falls from Ash Cave. It is a 2 mile one way hike, but it is beautiful and you can stop and climb the fire lookout on the way. I like to take a snack or a picnic and enjoy it in front of the falls. It is quite shaded and a cool place to relax on a hot summer day!.
Where is Cedar Falls Located?
- Address: Hocking Hills State Park – 21724 Ohio 374 Scenic, Logan, Ohio 43138
Location Map for Cedar Falls
This map shows Cedar Falls and the parking lot at Ash Cave, which is the easiest place to park.
Let’s Go to Cedar Falls Hocking Hills
Have you visited Cedar Falls? What about the other hiking areas in Hocking Hills> We would love to hear from you! Leave a comment below and share your experience.
If you are looking for more Things To Do In Ohio, then we recommend you check out these suggestions! Also in the area you can visit: Rock Bridge Nature Preserve | Conkles Hollow | Rock House | Ash Cave
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