What is the Easiest Hike in Hocking Hills State Park?

Ash Cave is one of the most popular trails in Hocking Hills. Come with us to learn about this natural feature that spans two football fields and has provided shelter to many for centuries. Let’s Get Started!

Let’s first discuss the location of the trail and later we’ll share trail details.

Ash Cave is located in the Southern Portion of Hocking Hills State Park off of Ohio Road 56. From Old Man’s Cave, Ash Cave is just 5 miles away just past Cedar Falls.

Why is Ash Cave Called Ash Cave?

Ash Cave got its name in a very simple way. In the 1800s settlers came to the land and discovered the cave. They noticed a length of ashes, long and wide, almost 100 feet long and 30 feet wide and 3 feet deep inside the cave. They named the area Ash Cave due to this feature.

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So, What is the History of Ash Cave

According to the park, the cave was used by native americans.

What is the Easiest Trail In Hocking Hills?

Ash Cave is thought by many to be the easiest trail in Hocking Hills. However, Conkle’s Hollow Gorge Trail may compete for easiest trail. To plan for the trail it’s helpful to have good shoes. If you want to stay at the cave longer, bring water and a snack. It’s a short hike and you don’t need much.

So, How long does it take to hike Ash Cave?

Ash Cave is a ½ mile loop that takes about 30-40 minutes to complete.

How Tall is Ash Cave?

The expanse of the shelter is larger than life. The U shaped cave is 700 feet wide from end to end and 90 feet tall. So, Ash Cave is over 2 football fields in length. From the front lip of the overhang to the back of the cave is about 100 feet.

Can you Get in the Water at Ash Cave?

There is a waterfall over Ash Cave that comes from a tributary of Queer Creek. The water flows over the lip of the cave and cascades into a pond at the bottom of Ash Cave. We saw a steady flow of water even though at first it was hard to see where the sound was coming from. But, the water is off limits and entry into the water is prohibited by the Ohio Park Service and DNR.

Many of you are wondering Is Ash Cave Dog Friendly?

Ash Cave is one of the easiest hikes in hocking hills. Dogs are allowed on Ash Cave trail as they are on most trails in the region. Due to the popularity of the trail make sure they are friendly and on a 6 foot leash.

How Was Ash Cave Formed?

Ash Cave was formed through erosion. The softer material that was under the current Ash Cave was washed away by years of water flowing through the region.

Are there bathrooms at Ash Cave?

Ash Cave is a very popular trail. there are a couple of bathroom options. There are more modern toilets at the parking lot. At the trailhead you will find pit toilets. There is more parking here than anywhere else other than Old Man’s Cave.

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0:00 Ash Cave Hocking Hills Intro
0:12 Where is Ash Cave Located?
0:46 Why is it Called Ash Cave?
1:09 What is the History of Ash Cave?
1:57 What is the Easiest Trail in Hocking Hills?
2:50 How Long is the Hike to Ash Cave?
3:44 How Big is Ash Cave?
4:20 Hiking Dad Joke
4:38 Can you Get in the Water at Ash Cave?
5:35 Are Dogs Allowed in Ash Cave?
6:43 How Was Ash Cave Formed?
7:07 Are There Bathrooms at Ash Cave?
7:33 Top 5 Hikes in Hocking Hills

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