Logan is a city in Hocking County, Ohio, and the county seat. The city is situated along the Hocking River at an elevation of 742 feet (226 m). The population was 7,296 according to the 2020 census. Downtown Logan features historic buildings, local shops, and is an ideal place to explore culinary delights.
Old Man’s Cave, formerly known as Dead Man’s Cave, is one of the most famous areas of Hocking Hills State Park, near Logan. It’s a deep, tree-lined canyon formed from Blackhand sandstone, featuring waterfalls, recessed caves, rock passageways, and rocky landforms including Devil’s Bathtub. The main route through the canyon is about 1–1.5 miles long and includes steep steps and uneven, sometimes slippery surfaces.
South Bloomingville is a non-governmental community located west of Benton, Hocking County, Ohio. It is known for its stunning natural scenery, including Ash Cave, Old Man's Cave, and Cedar Falls, and serves as a gateway to Hocking Hills State Park.
Ash Cave is the largest recess cave east of the Mississippi and perhaps the most awe-inspiring feature of Hocking Hills State Park. With a horseshoe-shaped rim that spans 700 feet, with a runoff waterfall, Ash Cave is enormous and open on one side. It’s the southernmost of six natural areas that comprise Hocking Hills State Park, and is a must see for all visitors looking to experience Ohio caves.
