Hocking Hills Cedar Falls Shelter

Open — Open year-round for day use. Reservations available through ReserveOhio.com. Unreserved times are first-come, first-served.

About

Cedar Falls Shelter is a reservable day-use shelter house located at Cedar Falls, one of the most photographed waterfalls in Ohio. The shelter provides a gathering space near the trailhead to Cedar Falls, which drops approximately 50 feet into the ravine and is the largest waterfall by volume in the Hocking Hills region. The picnic area includes tables, grills, and flush restrooms in the parking area above the falls. The Cedar Falls hiking trail is a well-maintained half-mile loop that descends via the Democracy Steps, a staircase of nearly 100 steps designed by artist and architect Akio Hizume. The trail features rock shelters, grottos carved into the cliffs, and access to Queer Creek where the waterfall flows. The falls run most consistently during spring, winter, and autumn seasons. This shelter is part of Hocking Hills State Park, which encompasses over 25 miles of hiking trails through recess caves, waterfalls, and unique rock formations. The park is located in the Hocking State Forest region and offers year-round trail access from dawn to dusk. The shelter can be reserved through ReserveOhio.com, with unreserved times available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Directions

From Logan, Ohio, take State Route 664 South for approximately 11 miles to the Old Man's Cave area. From there, follow signs to Cedar Falls, located within Hocking Hills State Park.

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