7:00 PM HISTORIC LANTERN TOUR of ASH CAVE
The mystery of Ash Cave is special as far back as the last Ice Age and beyond. Join the naturalist in the parking lot area to explore Ash Cave by lantern light and learn this special history first hand. We supply the lights…you supply the imagination. (Please no pets at the lantern tour)
1:00 PM Grandma Gatewood’s Fall Colors Hike
Bring along a cool drink and celebrate the season’s colors. Meet with the naturalist at the Old Man’s Cave Visitor Center for a strenuous hike that spans roughly 6 miles of the Grandma Gatewood trail. We will be traversing the section that runs from Old Man’s Cave to Cedar Falls and back while enjoying the scenic beauty and cultural personality. This hike does include several hills and steps and is not recommended for the easily winded individual. (Approx. 3 to 4 hrs)
2:00 PM SPOOKY SPIDERS & SCARY SNAKES
Gather at the Naturalist Cabin to gain a greater understanding of these magnificent creatures.
9:00 AM CEDAR FALLS STROLL
Join the naturalist to explore Cedar Falls and discover the unique natural & cultural history of this area of the park.
1:00 PM FURS, FEATHERS, FEET & FANGS
Join the naturalist at the naturalist cabin located behind the Old man’s cave visitor center to discover the many special wildlife adaptations and discuss how to search for signs of the species here at Hocking Hills.
Friday October 30
7:00 pm - *HAUNTED HOCKING: Spirits of Ash Cave
Is Ash Cave really haunted or could it be something else? Join the naturalist and the “HHIT” team from Haunted Hocking at the Ash Cave parking area to explore the possibilities. (This program does contain ghost stories…parents; you know your children best and should decide if it is appropriate. Please, no pets
Saturday October 31
Pick up a Halloween Scavenger Hunt at any of the events and test your skills
11am-12 - Pumpkin decorating at the Old Man's cave shelter house. For children 12 & under. Adult supervision required.
1:00 - 4:00 pm – Hayrides through the campground.
Starts at main shower house. This is your chance to see all of the decorated campsites and tell us your favorite. Best Decorated Campsite award will be given right after Trick-or-Treat!
6:00 pm - Costume parade at the amphitheater
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm - Trick or Treat in the campground!!
Vehicle traffic will be stopped for 1 hour only.
For registered campers
8:30 pm - Halloween movies at the Amphitheater
Sit back with your trick or treat "bootie" and enjoy a family fun Halloween movie.
Children must have adult supervision at all events.