Hocking Hills is filled with places to explore. Check out explorehockinghills.com for all of the best hikes. Below are directions to a few of the favorites:

Old Man’s Cave, the most popular hike, is just a 5-mile drive away. Turn right out of the driveway. At the bottom of the hill, turn left onto 664. The park will be on your right in ~4 miles.

Ash Cave is a stunning and easy paved hike just 4.5 miles away. Turn right out of the driveway. At the bottom of the hill, turn right. At the first stop sign, turn left onto Rte 56. Ash Cave will be on your left in 4 miles.

Cedar Falls is just 2 miles further after Ash Cave. It is a beautiful hike with lots of steps down to view a waterfall.

There are numerous places to dine around the Hocking Hills. Some options include:

• Jimbo’s, featuring burgers and brews, is just a mile away in South Bloomingville.

• Inn at Cedar Falls and Glen Laurel (reservations required) offer finer fares in the Hocking Hills.

• Logan is 18 miles away and offers many restaurants, including pizza, BBQ, fast-food, breweries and Hocking Hills Winery. For great coffee, check out the Coffee Emporium.