Buckeye Trail The Most Dangerous Hiking Trail In Ohio

Hocking Hills State Park, located in Logan, Ohio, has 16 hiking trails and the statewide Buckeye Trail is the most dangerous trail in the park. It’s also arguably the most dangerous hike in all of Ohio. The year 2013 saw three fatal falls from the cliffs in Hocking Hills, 2017 saw one, and 2019 saw at least three more. Many people wander off-trail here to get a closer look at the giant cliff faces that can be found throughout the park. However, these cliffs are often slippery, and the many accidents that have occurred here to make this the most dangerous hike in Ohio.

Hocking Hills is a stunning park filled with waterfalls, rock formations, and plenty of cliffs.

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However, these cliffs are exactly what make Hocking Hills and the Buckeye Trail so dangerous. Many people have had fatal falls from these cliffs when they wander off of the trail.

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The cliffs and walls at Hocking Hills State Park are also popular spots for climbers and rapellers to test their skills. This just goes to show how steep these cliffs really are!

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Buckeye Trail winds through the park and can take you to Gorge Overlook, Old Man’s Cave, and Ash Cave.

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The Buckeye Trail will also take you to the Upper Falls and Lower Falls. With all these amazing destinations along the trail, it is easy to see why this portion of the Buckeye Trail is so popular.

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Hocking Hills State Park gets more than a million visitors per year. Many of these visitors gather on the rock formations throughout the park and under the cliffs. Be sure to stay on the trail when you visit!

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While this may sound scary, Buckeye Trail and Hocking Hills State Park really are a beautiful park that you should visit. Just be sure to stay on the trail and away from the cliffs!