THINGS TO DO HERE AND ELSEWHERE

Walking the Grounds
There are numerous trails throughout the 65 acres here at A Bend In The Road Cabins. Feel free to wander the paths starting behind the fire ring and also across the street from the entrance gate. We also abut the Wayne National Forest with thousands of acres to explore.

Fire Ring
The fire ring is located up the path as you cross the little bridge off the deck. A small supply of firewood is provided. Please make sure the fire is manageable and under supervision.

Horse Stalls and Bridle Paths
We have 3 horse stalls in which you may board you own horse. There are turnout fields available also where your horses may graze. We are located to several bridal paths that are a short drive away.

· Hocking State Park: Forty miles of Ohio's most challenging trails, as well as its most picturesque southeastern scenery, await riders at 9,266-acre Hocking State Forest. Trails lead in and out of box canyons, along cliff tops and close by waterfalls. One trail offers a panoramic vista of Big Pine Valley, including both Conkle's Hollow and Crane's Hollow. Some areas of the forest, including the popular "Airplane Rock" landmark, are accessible only by foot or on horseback. Trails provide varying degrees of difficulty. Forest staffers are currently working to halt trail erosion problems in some areas

· Zaleski State Park: Fifty miles of bridle trails at Zaleski are divided into six, color-coded loops of varying lengths and degrees of difficulty, although the more difficult sections are gradually being eliminated. Rental horses are available in the area.

· Smoke Rise Ranch: Located just 7 miles from Burr Oak State Park, Smoke Rise is 2000 acres of privately owned land, bordered by a wildlife management area and the Wayne National Forest, totaling over 30,000 continuous acres. The property has a host of features, from rock bluffs to lush green bottom land. There are ponds to water your horse, or just fish the day away. Birds, beaver, deer, turkey, raccoon, grouse, and squirrels just to name a few, all provide the opportunity to view some of the abundant wildlife here.

· Stone Church Horse Trail: This horse trail provides 21 miles of scenic riding. Contact Wayne National Forest at 740.753.0101 for more information.

THE HOCKING HILLS REGION

If this is your first visit to the area, you are in for a delightful surprise. We recommend that you stop the Welcome Center at the intersection of Rt. 33 and Rt. 664.

There are six state parks, which comprise the Hocking Hills region. A complimentary Hocking Hills Visitor Guide is located in your cabin.

We recommend the following:

· Conkles Hollow State Park
· Old Man's Cave State Park
· Cedar Falls
· Rock House
· Ash Cave State Park
· Canoeing the Hocking River
· Horse Back Riding at Spotted Horse Ranch (if you don't have your own to ride!)
· Golfing at The Ridge at Laurel or The Brass Ring
· Antiques/Crafts at Remple's Grove or the Farmers Flea Market

For day trips beyond the Hocking Hills, we recommend:

· A visit to Athens, Ohio University, Kennedy Museum of Natural History and lunch at one of the many campus eateries. (35 minutes)
· A visit to Lancaster's Historic District, antiques avenue and lunch at Shaw's Restaurant (30 minutes)
· A visit to Nelsonville, Rocky Boot Outlet, Scenic Railroad, Stuart's Opera House, Hocking College (15 minutes)
· A visit to Zanesville, the Wilds, Fiori Pottery (70 minutes)
A visit to Newark/Granville area, Dennison University, Dawe's Arboretum, Longaberger Heritage Village, Buckeye Lake (65 minutes)

 

 

 

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