Hiking along the Buckeye Trail
The weather was beautiful with a very unseasonable 60 degree temperature. We saw only two other people on the trail. Except for rappellers, we rarely run into much "traffic" in this area. In this section, the Buckeye Trail is also a bridle trail for most of the distance. We saw no horses or even evidence of horses yesterday.
To start, park at the rappelling area parking lot on Big Pine Road. It's just a short distance past the entrance to Conkle's Hollow. Cross the road, and look for the Buckeye Trail blue blazes on trees. Cross the bridge over the creek, then turn left at the registration stand to start the trail. Just follow the blue blazes up the hill, past and through some really cool rock formations. When you see a 3 sided horse tie, you're at the top.
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Table Rock |
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State Forest replanting of logged area |
As I mentioned, following this trail out and back is about 5 miles. There is a lot of uphill at the beginning but it is not a truly strenuous trail. It has some beautiful rock formations and a lovely hemlock forest. and it is seldom seen by most visitors to the Hocking Hills.
Mary at Marsh Hollow
Labels: Buckeye Trail, hiking, hocking hills