Cedar Falls in Hocking Hills
Cedar Falls is among the most magnificent waterfalls in the Hocking Hills. No matter what time of year you visit, Cedar Falls Ohio is a sight to behold. In autumn, a trip to Cedar Falls is accentuated by fall foliage, and in winter, the 50-foot waterfall turns into a stream of icicles. When the snows of winter melt in springtime, Cedar Falls begins flowing at full capacity. It is said to be the largest waterfall in the Hocking Hills by volume.
The name Cedar Falls is a misnomer — the result of mistaken identity. Early visitors to the Cedar Falls Ohio area incorrectly identified the hemlocks they saw in the area around Cedar Falls as cedar trees. Despite the mistake, the name Cedar Falls has been used ever since.
A half-mile trail to Cedar Falls introduces 21st-century visitors to striking terrain featuring a gorge and sandstone cliffs covered with moss. The remains of a gristmill built near Cedar Falls in the 1830s can still be seen today. Hikers can enter Ohio's Buckeye Trail at Cedar Falls and hike to either Ash Cave or Old Man's Cave, two other popular destinations in the Hocking Hills. This six-mile section of the Buckeye Trail at Cedar Falls Ohio, also known as the Grandma Gatewood Trail, is part of two national trails: the North Country Scenic Trail and the American Discovery Trail.
Cedar Falls is located at S.R. 374 between S.R. 654 and S.R. 46. It is one of six areas within Hocking Hills State Park, which is known for its natural attractions. Picnic facilities, campgrounds and cottages are available at Hocking Hills State Park.
Cedar Falls Fees
Admission to Hocking Hills State Park is free.
Cedar Falls Hours
Day-use areas of Hocking Hills State Park open half an hour before sunrise and close half an hour after sunset. The park is available for recreational use year-round.
Cedar Falls Contact Information
Hocking Hills State Park
19852 State Route 664 S.
Logan, OH 43138
Park Office: (740) 385-6842
