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Hocking Hills Old Man's Cave + ATV Weekend — Logan, OH

Destination: Logan, OHNights: 2Group: 4–10Season: May, June, September, OctoberEstimated: $750–$1,500/person

Old Man's Cave + Cedar Falls + Ash Cave in a 6-mile loop on the Grandma Gatewood Trail — Ohio's iconic gorge hike, all three caves on one route. Wayne National Forest's Monday Creek and Dorr Run trail systems hold 75+ miles of ATV — Hocking Hills ATV Adventures rents 4WD UTVs by the half-day. Brewery 33 in Logan is the only craft brewery in the area and worth the visit. Inn & Spa at Cedar Falls runs log cabins and geodomes; Kindred Spirits Restaurant on-property handles the chef-driven dinner. Hocking Valley Scenic Railway day-three for the 13-mile valley train. Columbus (CMH) is the gateway, 1-hour drive.

What You'll Do

Hiking

Atv

Brewery Tour

Scenic Overlook

Where You Sleep

· Inn & Spa at Cedar Falls (log cabins + geodomes + yurts)
· 1st Choice Lodging (cabins/lodges scattered)

Where You Eat

· Kindred Spirits Restaurant (Inn & Spa — chef-driven)
· Brewery 33 (only Hocking craft beer)
· Hocking Valley Pizza (casual)

Questions

Old Man's Cave loop length?

6.5-mile loop on Grandma Gatewood Trail, 4-5 hours hiking pace. Three cave stops + Cedar Falls waterfall.

ATV permits?

Wayne National Forest requires OHV registration. Hocking Hills ATV Adventures handles all paper at rental.

Best season?

Mid-May through October. Fall foliage peaks mid-October. Caves stay 50°F year-round — bring a layer.

Ready to book the story?

Five quick questions, then we build the full itinerary — lodging, daily schedule, dining, bars, the group-chat message — and drop you into a Trip Room you can share with the crew.