Local Suggestions - Brian's Guidebook
Hiking
Will be the most populated trail but some of the best views. Most tourists only go as far as the cave which is directly at the trailhead....the trails interconnect for miles if you want a solid day hike and becomes much less populated immediately after the main trailhead.
113 residents recomanen
Centre de visitants de la Cova del Vell Home
19988 OH-664 ScenicWill be the most populated trail but some of the best views. Most tourists only go as far as the cave which is directly at the trailhead....the trails interconnect for miles if you want a solid day hike and becomes much less populated immediately after the main trailhead.
My favorite hike. The upper rim is about 2 miles (moderate) and offers incredible views of the gorge. The lower trail is entirely flat/easy and offers caves and waterfalls.
62 residents recomanen
Reserva Natural Estatal de Conkles Hollow
24858 Big Pine RdMy favorite hike. The upper rim is about 2 miles (moderate) and offers incredible views of the gorge. The lower trail is entirely flat/easy and offers caves and waterfalls.
Easy fun hike which takes you through a cave. About an hour total.
37 residents recomanen
Casa de la Roca
16350 OH-374Easy fun hike which takes you through a cave. About an hour total.
Whispering Cave Trail Head
Great less traveled hike. Moderate.
Nice and less secluded alternative to Old Mans Cave (although less attractive views). Heavily wooded trails which are not heavily trafficked. Offers switchbacks and good for a peaceful hike.
Wahkeena Nature Preserve
2200 Pump Station Rd SENice and less secluded alternative to Old Mans Cave (although less attractive views). Heavily wooded trails which are not heavily trafficked. Offers switchbacks and good for a peaceful hike.
Lake Hope is a great alternative (about 40 minute drive from the cabin). The Peninsula Trail is an easy 3 mile loop with great views of the lake. You can rent Kayaks on the lake which is fun. Highly recommend!
56 residents recomanen
Lake Hope State Park
27331 Ohio 278Lake Hope is a great alternative (about 40 minute drive from the cabin). The Peninsula Trail is an easy 3 mile loop with great views of the lake. You can rent Kayaks on the lake which is fun. Highly recommend!
Food scene
A must visit if you like to wine and whine. Nice patio with fire pit and views of the forest. Cheese plates as well. Ohio is by no means famous for quality wine but I find the Malbec acceptable. Still fun and people love the wine slushy’s in a variety of flavors. Great way to spend an afternoon.
101 residents recomanen
Hocking Hills Winery
30402 Freeman RdA must visit if you like to wine and whine. Nice patio with fire pit and views of the forest. Cheese plates as well. Ohio is by no means famous for quality wine but I find the Malbec acceptable. Still fun and people love the wine slushy’s in a variety of flavors. Great way to spend an afternoon.
More of a take away place but by far best pizza in Logan. Yum. More thin crust.
8 residents recomanen
Capt. Ron's Pirate Pizza
16757 OH-664More of a take away place but by far best pizza in Logan. Yum. More thin crust.
Great “finer dining” experience in Hocking Hills. The guests love this place for a nice meal out. If you are looking for a proper meal experience this place is worth checking out. I recommend calling them for a reservation. Finer food and wine.
34 residents recomanen
Inn & Spa at Cedar Falls
21190 OH-374Great “finer dining” experience in Hocking Hills. The guests love this place for a nice meal out. If you are looking for a proper meal experience this place is worth checking out. I recommend calling them for a reservation. Finer food and wine.
Nice vibe. Friendly staff. Good BBQ and very solo and group/family oriented. It’s a local restaurant with a chain vibe. I eat here. It’s one of the better options in Logan. Enjoy!
94 residents recomanen
Millstone Southern Smoked BBQ
12790 Grey StNice vibe. Friendly staff. Good BBQ and very solo and group/family oriented. It’s a local restaurant with a chain vibe. I eat here. It’s one of the better options in Logan. Enjoy!
La Cascada Mexican Restaurant
30683 Redrock CtLovely margaritas and the Mexican food is tasty.
Art
Fantastic local glass blowing artist. Great local gifts...and you can watch the artist at work. A hidden gem in hocking hills.
28 residents recomanen
Jack Pine Studio
21397 OH-180Fantastic local glass blowing artist. Great local gifts...and you can watch the artist at work. A hidden gem in hocking hills.
Very fun authentic shop....one of the coolest wind chime selections ever! Also, homemade candles with over 100 scents. A must stop if you like exploring quirky, authentic shops.
22 residents recomanen
Wind Chime Shop
29205 Ilesboro RdVery fun authentic shop....one of the coolest wind chime selections ever! Also, homemade candles with over 100 scents. A must stop if you like exploring quirky, authentic shops.
Authentic fun kitsch and homemade candles and vintage antiques. A must visit if you like antiques and cool little shops. Off the beaten path....you will no doubt find a cool treasure here.
Ruby's Country Cupboard
16734 OH-374Authentic fun kitsch and homemade candles and vintage antiques. A must visit if you like antiques and cool little shops. Off the beaten path....you will no doubt find a cool treasure here.
If you like kitsch, worlds LARGEST washboard (and second largest). Washboards are now mostly used as instruments but the museum is a fun quirky experience. This place exports washboards all over the world to musicians.
7 residents recomanen
Columbus Washboard Company
4 Gallagher AveIf you like kitsch, worlds LARGEST washboard (and second largest). Washboards are now mostly used as instruments but the museum is a fun quirky experience. This place exports washboards all over the world to musicians.
Nice local nature photography printed on metal. You can find some of the artists works hanging in the cabin. Locally owned and operated.
DustyBlues Gallery
Nice local nature photography printed on metal. You can find some of the artists works hanging in the cabin. Locally owned and operated.
Sightseeing
Cova d'As
26400 OH-56Not much of a hike but great and easy view!
For a spooky and quirky alternative, check out the dried up town of Haydenville and the “haunted” ceramic tunnel. Haydenville was home to a successful ceramic brick manufacture in the early 1900. The local company owned all houses in the town for the workers, made of the manufactured bricks and all with near identical footprint. The ceramic tunnel (also lined with the manufactured bricks) was built for ease of mining and is said to be haunted 👻. It’s closed off you can still see the entrance. Yo can still see the entrance. Something silly to do if you have extra time. To find the tunnel take 33 to Haydenville Rd exit and turn left.
After about a mile turn left on Howard Rd (gravel rd). Park after about 800 ft and you will see a grass path which leads to the tunnel. If you have time to burn and like a good ghost story check it out. https://www.ohioexploration.com/structures/haydenvilletunnel/
Haydenville
For a spooky and quirky alternative, check out the dried up town of Haydenville and the “haunted” ceramic tunnel. Haydenville was home to a successful ceramic brick manufacture in the early 1900. The local company owned all houses in the town for the workers, made of the manufactured bricks and all with near identical footprint. The ceramic tunnel (also lined with the manufactured bricks) was built for ease of mining and is said to be haunted 👻. It’s closed off you can still see the entrance. Yo can still see the entrance. Something silly to do if you have extra time. To find the tunnel take 33 to Haydenville Rd exit and turn left.
After about a mile turn left on Howard Rd (gravel rd). Park after about 800 ft and you will see a grass path which leads to the tunnel. If you have time to burn and like a good ghost story check it out. https://www.ohioexploration.com/structures/haydenvilletunnel/
Kayaking and Paddle Boat
Rentals available in the area (seasonal)
Parc estatal del llac Logan
Lake Hope State Park
27331 Ohio 278