Hocking Hills Backcountry
Hocking Hills Backcountry is a moderate 40+ miles off-road trail near Logan, OH. It requires a properly built 4x4 with All-terrain tires, 4WD capability and is best run Year-round. Stock trucks and Jeeps are not recommended; plan on the required modifications before attempting it.
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Hocking Hills is Ohio's most dramatic natural landscape, where ancient sandstone has been carved by millennia of water into caves, waterfalls, and dramatic cliff formations. The backcountry forest roads surrounding the famous state park provide access to less-visited sections of this geological wonderland, where old-growth hemlock groves shade deep gorges and seasonal waterfalls cascade over layered rock faces. It's a surprisingly beautiful destination that defies expectations of Ohio's landscape.
Fun Facts
Hocking Hills' sandstone formations are Blackhand Sandstone, over 330 million years old.
Old Man's Cave was named after a hermit who lived in the recess cave in the late 1700s.
The area's hemlock groves are remnants of the last Ice Age, surviving in cool, shaded gorges.
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Closest campgrounds to Hocking Hills Backcountry:
- Buckeye Ridge Camp · Logan · 9 mi
- Sycamore Bend Camp · Logan · 9 mi
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WHAT YOU'LL NEED
A mild lift, all-terrain tires, and correct gear ratio will get you through this trail confidently.
Tire Size Calculator
Convert tire sizes and compare diameter differences before you swap.
Size up correctly, 33s vs 35s matters on moderate terrain.
Gear Ratio Calculator
Find the right gear ratio after lifting or upsizing tires.
Re-gear after a tire upgrade to restore trail torque and MPG.
Wheel Fitment Calculator
Calculate backspacing and offset so wider wheels clear your suspension.
Extra wheel width = extra clearance on tight lines. Check offset before buying.
MPG Calculator
Estimate fuel economy after a tire upgrade, important for remote runs.
Bigger tires cut MPG. Plan your fuel stops for this trail.