Do you need a little adventure in your life? Maybe an inspiring view or two?
Consider visiting one of the lesser-known areas of Hocking Hills State Park. Cantwell Cliffs in Rockbridge, Ohio features a deep valley, steep cliffs and even a rock shelter that visitors can explore. Although the trail is only a 1-mile loop, it isn’t for the faint of heart―but the scenery you’ll encounter along the way makes the journey more than worth while.
Tucked away in the northern part of the Hocking Hills region, Cantwell Cliffs is a remote, yet breathtaking hiking destination.
Brian Wolfe/Flickr The deep valley and picturesque cliffs were formed by erosion caused by Buck Run, according to the Hocking Hills State Park website.
The trail is a 1-mile loop that takes about an hour or so to complete. There are several stairs to climb, making it a fairly strenuous journey if you aren’t used to hiking often.
Bruce Faling/Flickr As the trail is a scenic loop, you can choose to either hike along the rim of the canyon or down into the gorge first. Both offer stunning perspectives.
You’ll pass through several narrow staircases and crevices that can be difficult to get through.
Bruce Faling/Flickr To view a map of the Cantwell Cliffs hiking area, visit the Hocking Hills website.
The rock shelter area can be a nice to spot to stop and relax. It’s the perfect place to take in the view and catch your breath for a few minutes.
daveynin/Flickr Please note: The loop trail at Cantwell Cliffs isn’t ideal for parties hiking with young children, as the gorge can be dangerous.
Cantwell Cliffs is one of the most scenic areas in the Hocking Hills. If you love an inspirational hike, be sure to put it on your Ohio bucket list.
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The deep valley and picturesque cliffs were formed by erosion caused by Buck Run, according to the Hocking Hills State Park website.
Bruce Faling/Flickr
As the trail is a scenic loop, you can choose to either hike along the rim of the canyon or down into the gorge first. Both offer stunning perspectives.
To view a map of the Cantwell Cliffs hiking area, visit the Hocking Hills website.
daveynin/Flickr
Please note: The loop trail at Cantwell Cliffs isn’t ideal for parties hiking with young children, as the gorge can be dangerous.
For more beautiful places to hike in Ohio, check out our previous article: 15 Incredible Trails You Have To Hike In Ohio Before You Die.
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Address: Cantwell Cliffs, 13540 OH-374, Rockbridge, OH 43149, USA
