Rockbridge State Nature Preserve

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Under the "Rock Bridge"
Under the "Rock Bridge"

Rockbridge State Nature Preserve is located in Hocking County, Ohio, USA, west of the city of Logan, Ohio. It is part of the Hocking Hills Region, but the actual natural bridge in the preserve is formed of sandstone lower in the stratigraphic sequence than that which forms most of the notable features of the area. It comprises 182 acres (0.74 km²).

The preserve proper is reached from the parking area by a 3/8 mile (600 m) trail on a narrow neck of land acquired for trail access. The preserve features two loop trails, one of which passes the natural bridge, which is the largest in Ohio, and the other of which goes to a rock shelter. These formations are set back from the banks of the Hocking River only a short distance.

[edit] Driving notes

  • Rockbridge, the preserve, is to the Southeast of the town by the same name on US Route 33. The only access is via the highway turn off.
  • Also, road traffic is rather light; It serves only a few houses, and the traffic for the park.

[edit] Seasonal notes

Farm scene
Farm scene
  • Deer Season - As the area is rather rural in nature, hunting is something to be aware of. Gun season for deer hunting in Ohio typically occurs around the same time as the peak of the fall foliage change. Any hunters seen will likely be traveling to areas well-removed from the preserve. (Hunting season dates can be gleaned via the Ohio Department of Natural Resources web site.)
  • The preserve access path is bordered by farms, and wide areas of clear pasture. Also, the farming culture of the area can make for some nice picture taking opportunities.
  • Rain/Snow melt - The access path is largely unimproved and a grassy, muddy area.

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