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 Hocking State Forest   Photo
Lancaster , OH  (Weather)

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Number of Trails:  6  Total Mileage:  40Difficulty:  More DifficultTrail Rating:   Camp Rating:   

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Trail Description: Some of the most scenic riding anywhere. Intermediate to Challenging; mostly single path through forest.      
Best Time to Visit: The fall when the leaves are turning is spectacular!
Times to avoid: Deer hunting season.
Campground : State Camp is Primitive; Mostly small (24' or so) gravel parking spots; There are also two commercial Campgrounds, Palmerosa and Three Reasons, which are adjacent to the forest for ride-in access. (Total of 25 sites)
Human Facilities: Horse Facilities:Operated by:Contact:Additional Information:
Primitive Tie-up, Water Ohio Div of Forestry    
(Click on name for website)
   740-385-4402
19275 S.R. 374
Rockbridge , OH   43149
 
ODNR
 
Directions: See map for general directions. The horseman's camp is on 374 about 4 miles south of Gibisonville.  Map

This information was provided by: Jtrider on 11/29/2005 3:25:53 PM

Notes on Difficulty Rating:  
 Easy
(Gently sloping or level terrain; trails are groomed or wide open; shallow or no creek crossings. ) 
 More Difficult (Moderate hills over consistent surface; possibly some narrow trails and short steeper slopes) 
 Rigorous (Easy to More Difficult for rider but physically challenging for horse such as on a level surface through deep sand) 
 Challenging (Possible rocky, uneven surface, steep slopes, uncleared trails, faster flowing streams and other obstacles that lead to more difficult riding for rider and horse)