Old Man's Cave

If ever there was a fountain of youth, it would have been found here in the hills of Ohio. Lush and captivating, this gorge of sedimentary rock and water looks like a back-drop for the movie "Pan's Labyrinth" or "Jungle Book." Named after the old man that lived (and died) here, "Old Man's Cave" in Hocking Hills is a spectacular place to spend the day. Richard Rowe had left his family home after a decision was made to move closer to Columbus, (late 19th century) taking his gun and dogs on a trek up the Sciota River. He ended up following Salt Creek for days, trapping animals. He ended up stumbling upon the gem of the state in this gorge, and decided to live out the rest of his days here with his pets. Rumor has it that he accidentally shot himself here, and was buried in one of the hundreds of local caves that pocket the cliffs.







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******Lower Falls drops into a great pool, loaded with fish.******

















*******This a shot of Upper Falls, where the deep cut begins**************



















******This is the fall just below Devil's Tub**************************************

















***********The view from the canyon rim to the gorge floor******************
















********Tunnel on the walking trail in the gorge bottom********************