Nature Preserve
Among the scenic natural attractions at Hocking Hills is Conkle’s Hollow State Nature Preserve, which offers miles of hiking trails on the rocky rim trail 200 feet above the forest floor, and down in the shady gorge. The gorge trail is accessible. Plan your trip for the fall foliage festive, October 18-19.
Rockbridge State Nature Preserve, which features a natural arch that is the namesake for the nearby town, is right on the way to Hocking Hills for visitors coming to the area from the west on Route 33.
Lake Katharine State Nature Preserve, located in the rich Appalachian forest, harbors the state’s largest and finest populations of both bigleaf and umbrella magnolia trees. The focal point of this preserve is a clear water lake surrounded by towering sandstone cliffs.
Scenic River
Paddle down the Muskingum River or down the Hocking River, two of Ohio’s “Water Trails.”
Wildlife Area
Wolf Creek Wildlife Area offers a shooting range, and good fishing The drive to Wolf Creek along state Route 78 is considered one of the most scenic in the state.
Waterloo Wildlife Research Station bordering the park, the Lake Hope area delivers some of the best wildlife viewing and wilderness experiences Ohio has to offer.
Trimble Wildlife Area offers many opportunities for bird watching, hunting and hiking. The Ohio Buckeye Trail passes through the area and is excellent for hiking.
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