We look forward to sharing with you hiking Conkle’s Hollow Preserve, and what to do to make sure you can keep hiking as a family. Let’s first talk about the location of Conkle’s Hollow and we promise to share how this hike almost ended our hiking together and why.

Conkle’s Hollow Nature Preserve is in the Hocking Hills region of Southeast Ohio about 40 minutes from Columbus Ohio. But, technically it is not part of Hocking Hills State Park. It is actually a nature preserve in existence to preserve the wildlife, plants, and other nature stuff. That is why dogs are not allowed. The Gorge Trail and Rim Trail are there to share the preservation efforts with the public. Where the State Parks are more geared towards human recreation. The preserve is open year round and it is open to the public ½ before sunrise and closed ½ hour after sunset. The hollow is named for W.J. Conkle who scribed his name and the year 1797 into the sandstone within the Gorge.

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Rated one of the top 5 in the Hocking Hills Area?

Conkle's Hollow was made over time by erosion and the water running through the gorge is continuing to create the hollow deeper. Made of Black Hand Sandstone the gorge in in the nature preserve is sometimes only100 feet wide and the walls can rise as much as 200 feet above the gorge floor. Black hand sandstone is only visible in Ohio and the material that forms the sandstone likely came from the Appalachian Mountains to the East. Here in the Gorge you can see the rock elevations up close and at a distance. Along with the rock you will see a variety of plants and trees. As you walk you will be amazed at the ferns and flowers and moss below while also admiring the birch, hemlock and other trees towering above.

The Gorge Trail is the easier and shorter of the two. If you only have time for one we recommend this hike. The gorge trail takes a ½ hour to complete. 90% of the 1.5 mile round trip trail is paved and wheelchair accessible. This is a great hike for strollers, too. The waterfall in Conkle’s Hollow Falls at a height of 25 feet.

The Rim Trail is a 2.1 mile loop that has almost 400 feet of elevation gain. Most of the elevation is at the beginning and end of the trail.

But now you are on the rim edge and standing upwards of 200 feet from the gorge floor. Every year 12 people die hiking in the Hocking Hills Area. Recently a hiker, 45 years old, fell 60 feet to his death on the Conkle’s Hollow Rim Trail. This was an adult.

The Rim trail adds to the gorge trail by giving you a view of the Preserve from above. There are many overlooks where you can see down into the gorge and across the gorge and further. The rim trail is a great hike if you have the time and your brood can hike safely.

If you are just starting your planning for Hocking Hills, Conkle’s Hollow is in the top 5 of best locations\hikes in the area. Our favorites and the popular trails include Old Man’s Cave, Cedar Falls, Rock House and Cantwell Cliffs. These are all short hikes of moderate difficulty including stairs, unlevel stone and wood steps, rocks and roots and views of Blackhand Sandstone, waterfalls, trees, plants, wildlife, and spectacular views! Maps from Google Maps.

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Timecodes:

0:00 Intro
0:13 Conkle's Hollow Location
1:03 Nature Preserve Features
1:54 Hiking Gear Recommendation
2:36 Conkle's Hollow Gorge Trail
4:04 Hocking Hills Area Trail Maps
4:26 Packing List
5:06 Conkle's Hollow Rim Trail
6:43 General Tips for Visiting The Preserve
7:32 Rim Trail Continued
8:11 Hocking Hills Top 5 Hikes

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