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Lower Falls

Hocking County, Ohio

Your visit at a glance

Waterfall height
Not recorded
Location
Hocking County, Ohio
Access status
One-way state park gorge trail with stairs
The walk
Just under half a mile to Old Man's Cave, then a short way to Lower Falls; the loop is about 1 mile
Ground & access
Stone stairs, narrow paths and uneven, slippery rock. Swimming and wading are not allowed.
Ohio DNR: Hocking Hills State Park

Lower Falls is a waterfall of about 25 feet below Old Man's Cave in Hocking Hills State Park, dropping into the Devil's Bathtub area of the gorge. From the parking area, cross the bridge over Upper Falls and descend into the gorge on the Grandma Gatewood Trail. Pass Devil's Bathtub and Old Man's Cave; shortly past the cave the trail passes the top of Lower Falls and descends to its base. The trail is one way: follow the directional signs to an exit back to the visitor center.

Plan your visit

Old Man's Cave visitor center lot, Upper Falls, then the Grandma Gatewood Trail down the gorge past Old Man's Cave to Lower Falls

Waterfall Hero says the trail passes Old Man's Cave in just under a half mile, with Lower Falls shortly after, and gives 1 mile for the hike. ODNR lists the Old Man's Cave trail as 1 mile.

Stone stairs, narrow paths and uneven, slippery rock. Swimming and wading are not allowed.

Where to start

Old Man's Cave parking lot and visitor center on State Route 664, Hocking Hills State Park; the largest lot in the park, but it fills on summer and fall weekends. Overflow parking is available.

Timing & water

Trails are open from a half hour before sunrise to a half hour after sunset. Best flow after heavy rain; icy in winter.

Before you go

No fee is mentioned.

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Waterfall location

Hocking County, Ohio.

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