Old Man's Cave, Natural cave formation in Hocking Hills State Park, Ohio, United States.
The cave system extends through a half-mile gorge, cutting 150 feet deep into Blackhand sandstone with five distinct sections including Upper and Lower Falls.
Richard Rowe, who settled in the cave during the 19th century after moving from Tennessee, lived there as a hermit and was buried beneath the main recess.
The Grandma Gatewood Trail connects Old Man's Cave to Cedar Falls and Ash Cave, forming part of Ohio's Buckeye Trail and North Country Scenic Trail.
The one-way loop trail offers two exit options, with Exit 1 covering one mile in 60 minutes and Exit 2 extending 1.5 miles to Lower Falls.
Devil's Bathtub presents a smooth basin carved from sandstone where water swirls continuously from a small waterfall above the formation.
Location: Ohio
Part of: Hocking Hills State Park
GPS coordinates: 39.43313,-82.54333
Latest update: May 14, 2025 19:15
Ohio reveals an unrecognized natural and cultural heritage worth exploring. Cuyahoga Valley National Park features the Brandywine Falls, plunging 20 meters, while Grand Serpent Mound reflects a fascinating prehistoric past with its 411-meter long earthwork dating back 900 years. Loveland Castle, built in 1929, evokes medieval European architecture, and Marblehead Lighthouse has guided ships on Lake Erie since 1822. The state's diverse geography offers discoveries for all interests. Hocking Gorges features the Old Man's Cave, Glen Helen Nature Preserve has 32 kilometers of trails through forests and springs, and Clifton Gorge reveals a 40-meter fault carved by the Little Miami River. The Wilds transforms an old mining site into a 4,000-hectare sanctuary for endangered species, while Headlands Beach extends 2.5 kilometers of sand along Lake Erie. SunWatch Indian Village allows visitors to explore a reconstructed Fort Ancient settlement from the 13th century on its original foundations.
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