All kinds of visitors make their way to Hocking Hills year after year. Whether it is to find some serenity or to take on a new challenge, Hocking Hills is where you want to be. Hocking Hills is home to the Hocking Hills State Forest that encompasses that famous Hocking Hills State Park and other outdoor attractions. You will easily find yourself wanting to explore the forest further with each new trail you hear about. One such trail will lead you to Chapel Cave, a popular site that can be seen from its encompassing trail. As the name suggests, it is an outdoor cave that provides some spectacular views. Take a look at how to get to Chapel Cove:
Follow the Trail
Getting to Chapel Cove is as easy as following the trail to your end destination. Visitors will want to start over at the Hocking Hills State Forest Rock Climbing and Rappelling Area; we highly recommend doing a rock climbing tour here if you have the time for it! You can find this area on Big Pine Road approximately a mile east of Conkle’s Hollow State Nature Preserve. A large gravel parking lot provides you with space to park your vehicle and easily find the trailhead. You will leave the northern end of the parking lot to find the trailhead and begin your short march. The trail to Chapel Cove is approximately 1.75 miles there and back, making it an idea hike for all ages. The trail will follow alongside the Long Hollow, a small stream that will make the area muddy after it has recently rained. Just under a mile into the trail, visitors will want to make their way to the right up the hill. Here, you will eventually reach Chapel Cove, but the area is known to be poorly marked. Check out the area in the springtime or after it has rained a good amount to see a waterfall in the box fall where Chapel Cove is located! Wearing hiking books will make hiking through the mud a lot easier.
Get Ready for Hocking Hills
Chapel Cove is just one of many different outdoor attractions waiting for you here in Hocking Hills. Our vacation rentals can keep you close to Chapel Cove so you do not have to drive forever to reach it. Book your favorite rental with us today!