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Lower Falls Viewpoint – Old Man's Cave loop from Hocking Hills State Park

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Ohio

Hocking County

Lower Falls Viewpoint – Old Man's Cave loop from Hocking Hills State Park

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Lower Falls Viewpoint – Old Man's Cave loop from Hocking Hills State Park

02:13

18.6km

310m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 12, 2026

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After 15.5 km for 183 m

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Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.62 km

Rose Lake Dam

Highlight • Lake

Rose Lake Dam marks approximately the mid-point between Cedar Falls and Old Man's Cave and is the perfect spot to take a little rest and enjoy the view over the reservoir.

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17.9 km

Lower Falls Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great spot to take a look at the Lower Falls from above. If you want to actually enter the Lower Falls, you need to head to Buckeye Trail that leads along the falls.

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18.2 km

Old Man's Cave

Highlight • Cave

Old Man's Cave is the namesake for the whole area. At this location, the actual recess cave is situated and Hermit Richard Rowe is supposed to have lived here in …

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18.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.82 km

4.69 km

4.11 km

2.99 km

1.47 km

535 m

Surfaces

6.27 km

4.84 km

3.90 km

1.55 km

1.18 km

649 m

170 m

Elevation

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Highest point (330 m)

Lowest point (220 m)

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Monday 18 May

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