Ash Cave

Ash Cave
5.0
3 Reviews
Ash Cave
View all photos

Details

Distance
0.51 miles
Elevation Gain
69 ft
Route Type
Loop

Features

Dog Friendly
Ada Accessible
Family Friendly
Forest
Bathrooms
Easy Parking
See all 7 tags
Download
Directions
Check-in
Track

About this place

Added by Outbound

At 700 ft. long and 100 ft. deep, Ash Cave is a massive recess cave tucked away in the southern hills and forests of Ohio.

Getting to Ash Cave is extremely easy with a short half-mile loop hike from the parking area; there's also a rim trail above the cave that adds 90 feet of elevation and some extra distance. The cave is great for relaxing in the shade during a hot day, enjoying a spring picnic, or grabbing some images during the morning/evening. There's a waterfall from the rim of the cave that typically has good flow in the spring or after a large rain event. 

Peak fall colors are incredible here but the waterfall is rarely more than a trickle then. If you're visiting in the winter a large pile of ice usually forms at the mouth of the cave.

Show more
Suggest an edit

Leave No Trace

Always practice Leave No Trace ethics on your adventures and be sure to follow local regulations. Please explore responsibly.
Community
Reviews
Photos
Check-ins
Wiona Porath
8/4/2022
Nice, easy trail! Fun for little ones
Love taking family and friends of all ages! It’s a short hike but really fun and safe for little ones!
Report
Amelia Walker
7/27/2020
Gorgeous Place!
Such a beautiful, open cave with a picturesque waterfall! A very easy and short hike met with a unique and wonderful view. ...
Show more
Report
Emma LaFleur
5/27/2019
beautiful
absolutely gorgeous. got there early before the crowd and got to enjoy the view alone. hiked all the way to old mans cave and ...
Show more
Report