Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Hocking State Forest features 9,815 beautiful acres in Hocking County, including 59 miles of hiking on three trails, 40 miles of bridle trails, 23 horse campsites, a rockclimbing and rappelling area, and a fire tower. One of the special attractions of Hocking State Forest is the natural vegetation. Hocking State Forest has plant species commonly found farther north mixed with typically southern species to provide an unusual variety of native plant life and associated wildlife.
Ninety-nine acres of forest land have been set aside for rock climbing and rappelling. The area is located on Big Pine Road, one mile east of Conkle's Hollow. A parking area is within easy walking distance of the rock and cliff face. Be sure to use quality equipment and climb with experienced people.
Hocking State Forest features 9,815 beautiful acres in Hocking County, including 59 miles of hiking on three trails, 40 miles of bridle trails, 23 horse campsites, a rockclimbing and rappelling area, and a fire tower. One of the special attractions of Hocking State Forest is the natural vegetation. Hocking State Forest has plant species commonly found farther north mixed with typically southern species to provide an unusual variety of native plant life and associated wildlife.
Ninety-nine acres of forest land have been set aside for rock climbing and rappelling. The area is located on Big Pine Road, one mile east of Conkle's Hollow. A parking area is within easy walking distance of the rock and cliff face. Be sure to use quality equipment and climb with experienced people.
