If you’ve yet to explore the Rock House, you need to.
Within the Hocking Hills State Park near Laurelville, Ohio, you’ll find a .5 mile trail to the beloved Rock House, an above ground cave with a 25 ft. high ceiling and massive window-like openings that hikers are free to explore—and it will seriously make you feel like Indiana Jones.
Take a look:
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After you make your way down the hill, you’ll find a bridge leading to the Rock House.
Once you get to the base of the 150-ft. cliff that the cave is connected to, you’ll find steps leading the way up…
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…which can be slightly strenuous if you’re not used to hiking a lot.
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The closer you get to the top, the more your anticipation builds…
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…and once you make it there, you will truly be blown away.
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Walking through the Rock House feels like you’ve temporarily stepped foot into another world.
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The window-like openings are beautiful (…and a little unsettling if you’re afraid of heights…)
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…but it’s nothing compared to the view from the overlook at the end…
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…which some brave souls get close to.
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The Rock House is located at Nestled in Cabins, Laurelville, OH 43135. For more information about this amazing above ground cave, click here.
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Screenshot via hockinghills.com
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What do you think? Would you explore this cave? Have you? Let us know!
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