Devil’s Bathtub Hocking Hills
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The Devil’s Bathtub is a unique place in Hocking Hills State Park. It received this name as it is a pool that froths along the stream, leading down to Old Man’s Cave.
About Devil’s Bathtub
The Devil’s Bathtub is along the Old Man’s Cave hiking trail. It is a natural phenomenon of a series of pools along a narrow stream. The pools are of different depths, but the deepest one is just 2 meters.
This a unique waterfall due to its formation, thanks to the other nearby waterfalls that have been falling for thousands of years, the water has created a bowl in the sandstone. The Devil’s Bathtub is also a level waterfall and the water not only moves quickly, but it creates a whirlpool as it moves.
It should be noted that it can be dangerous to jump into the Devil’s Bathtub.
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Devil’s Bathtub is extremely action-packed after heavy rain. If you are in the area after a downpour, head over to check it out.
Visiting Devil’s Bathtub
Winter – In extreme weather, the water freezes and all the waterfalls in Hocking Hills turn to stunning, static ice.
Spring – As the winter ice melts, the waterfalls, including Devil’s Bathtub become very lively. This is when they are at their most awesome, but also their most dangerous!
Summer – Hocking Hills is a joy in the summer with warm temperatures. Often the waterfalls are either very slow-moving or not falling at all during the summer!
Fall – The beautiful colors of fall and cooler temperatures make this one of the best seasons to visit. It is always best just after a rainfall.
Where is Devil’s Bathtub Located?
Devil’s Bathtub is located along the Old Man’s Cave Trail in Hocking Hills State Park. For more information about the trail, check out our article about Old Man’s Cave.
Let’s Go to Devil’s Bathtub Hocking Hills!
Have you visited Devil’s Bathtub Hocking Hills? We would love to know about your visit. Leave a comment below telling us about your experience!
Do you like to see the stars? John Glenn Astronomy Park is a great place to visit on clear nights. Hocking Hills State Park has many liveries offering Kayaking. The Hocking Hills Winery is also a great place to visit to sample some beautiful wines.
If you are looking for some other fantastic places in Ohio, we suggest: Three Creeks Metro Park, Rocky Fork Metro Park, and Blendon Woods.
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This is a hidden gem in Old Mans Cave area! I have seen this in the winter, the “dry” of summer and in the spring! The best is after a big spring rainfall, have you seen it after that?
Hello, this is a hidden gem and kinda easy to miss as you are walking through Old Mans Cave! Yes, we were lucky enough to see it Devil’s Bathtub this year after a BIG rain! Wow, the swirl was so pretty!