Rock House — Attraction in Logan

Wow, what an experience. At first we almost made the rookie mistake of parking in the bottom parking lot, but make sure to keep driving on up the path for the ideal experience.

The trail overall is manageable and fairly short with great views. Fences were strategically placed during the path of descent towards the rock house formation, which was appreciated as our group is extremely safety conscious. Once we navigated our way down to the rock house formation, we were blown away by how large the chamber of the rock house was. Wow, what an achievement by the native Americans for carving such elegant protection from the elements especially given primitive tools. Even signs and a stone wall were created before the tribe moved on. Talk about a feeling of being transported back in history!

The only negative part of the whole experience was observing two people dangerously climbing around in areas of the trail that were blatenly marked as “danger, not a trail” in areas where they posed a danger to themselves as well as others in the vicinity. Luckily no injuries occurred, but it was a nerve wracking experience.

Once you’re finished at the rock house, you can continue in a loop back to the parking lot, or turn around and climb back the same way you used to get there. This was the most challenging part of the experience for my group and we would like to suggest the possible addition of an elevator or stair assist system be added to the trail for those that may not be able to handle the uphill climb.

Overall great experience. We will definitely return at some point but it’s hard to say when we will be able to find the availability to come back sometime within the...

Bring a flashlight! You can visit without one but a flashlight will help with your footing. The walking surface throughout is uneven rock which is smooth and somewhat slippery. You can also use the flashlight to find carvings in the rock dating in the 1800's. It's a 10-12 minute walk depending on your health/fitness level. This is a unique type of rock feature where you can walk inside it as if it were a building. It is however a bit challenging if you are older and have knee issues. You descend in elevation to get there. Then, due to COVID-19, you can not go back the way you came to the parking lot. Now you're descending even more, another carved 50 stairs/steps as well as the trails. You go down before you can go up. It's twice the work heading back as it's now a 20 minute hike back to the car, most of which is uphill. It's a beautiful place! PRO TIP; Park at the"bottom" parking area! This way, after the climb back to the car you're much closer to your car. Otherwise you're continuing to climb another 5 minutes to the upper parking area after you're already tired. Great fun for kids as they will have a blast in this amazing...

The Rock House trail in Hocking Hills State Park presents a moderately challenging hike, featuring steep inclines and uneven surfaces. After traversing the Old Man's Cave trail, the vertical entry and exit of the Rock House trail proved somewhat demanding. However, the effort is rewarded upon reaching the Rock House—a unique, tunnel-like cave situated midway up a 150-foot cliff of Blackhand sandstone. This natural formation, approximately 200 feet long, 20 to 30 feet wide, and with a ceiling height of 25 feet, boasts multiple arched openings that allow light to filter through, creating a captivating play of light and shadow within the cavern. Our family appreciated the various entrances and exits of the Rock House, each offering different levels of accessibility. These multiple points of entry not only enhance the exploration experience but also provide options for visitors of varying skill levels to enjoy this geological marvel. The trail's design, while challenging in parts, adds to the sense of adventure and discovery, making the Rock House a memorable highlight of our visit to...