On saturday, a couple friends and I attended the 45th annual winter hike in Hocking Hills State Park. This is by far my favorite spot in Ohio. I had no idea how many people were going to be at the event — over 4500 hikers. Here is the line to start the hike at ~10am.
 |
 |
 |
The hike was 6 miles from Old Man’ Cave visitor, past Cedar Falls to Ash Cave.
The path ran along the backside of the campground along Rose Lake shown.
 |
 |
The half way point was Cedar Falls.
 |
 |
 |
 |
The Friends of Hocking Hills and the Logan Kiwanas provided a bean soup lunch complete with miffin and hot chocolate.
 |
 |
The hike ended at Ash Cave which is the largest rock shelter in Ohio.
The ice mound at the base of the small waterfall was amazing!
 |
 |
 |
 |
|
 |
Forunately there were free shuttle buses available for the trip back the car!
 |
 |