Hocking Hills and Old Man's Cave
Rock House - Hocking Hills State Park Hiking Area
A past full of adventure! Once called Robbers Roost, it is told Rock House was a hideout for bandits.
Directions: From Logan Take State
Route 374 Interesting things to look for: The Rock House-In the
early
1900's, a hotel was once located near the 1/4 mile trail leading to an
opening in a cliff face with gothic-like windows. Rockhouse was even
once said to be a hide-out for bandits and thieves in 1800's. -look for
small recesses in the back wall of Rock House were used as baking ovens
for Native Americans staying in the cave. -troughs in the floor believed
to be used to catch water. -at the picnic shelter, there was once a
16-room hotel compete with a ballroom, livery stable and a U.S. Post
Office.
Length: The Rockhouse trail is about a 1/2 mile long and takes 30 to 45 minutes to traverse.
