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Hemlock Gorge Trail Clear Creek
Shaded gorge route with creek crossings and rocky footing.
Chestnut Trail Clear Creek
Steeper ridge trail with mature hardwood forest and overlook sections.
Clear Creek Fern Trail
Moist ravine route through fern-rich forest and rocky ground.
About This Trail
A short 1-mile trail to Ohio’s largest natural bridge, a Blackhand sandstone arch spanning over 100 feet and arching 50 feet above a wooded ravine. The 182-acre Rockbridge State Nature Preserve in Hocking County protects this geological landmark along with hemlock-lined gorge scenery just minutes from Hocking Hills State Park.
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Nearby Trails
Hemlock Gorge Trail Clear Creek
Shaded gorge route with creek crossings and rocky footing.
Chestnut Trail Clear Creek
Steeper ridge trail with mature hardwood forest and overlook sections.
Clear Creek Fern Trail
Moist ravine route through fern-rich forest and rocky ground.
Boch Hollow State Nature Preserve Loop
Quiet preserve loop through mature forest and sandstone outcrops.
Cantwell Cliffs Trail Hocking Hills
Rugged gorge loop with narrow passages and steep stair segments.
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