Old Man's Cave is a recess cave. It gets it's name from the trapper, Richard Rowe, who made it a part time home. Legend has it that the trapper accidentally shot himself while breaking ice with the butt of his gun on the stream in the gorge in get water, and that he is buried somewhere in the sandy floor of the cave.
The cave and gorge is formed from black hand sandstone and years of erosion from Salt Creek, the small stream that flows though it.
The floor of the cave is made up of soft brown sand and was nice and dry.
Two views looking while standing inside the cave--the first one is looking south west toward the lower gorge...
...and looking south east...up the gorge.
The small waterfall next to the cave...
A small rock bridge spans Salt Creek right in front of the cave.
The gorge above the waterfall..
Next Hocking Hills post--Upper Gorge along the Old Man's Cave trail.
Previous posts:Hocking Hills Park Part one: Introduction
Hocking Hills Park Part two: Ash Cave
Hocking Hills Park Part three: Rock Bridge
Hocking Hills Park Part four: Grandma Gatewood Trail
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What a pretty place that is! I can see how someone would want to spend considerable time there!
ReplyDeleteThe last photo is just gorgeous!
The mix of colours and textures is wonderful. Great light also. your last photo is stunning and unusual.
ReplyDeleteNow, that's why I use a hammer instead of a loaded shotgun to break ice. Beautiful place. I love that bridge!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely peaceful place. Such gorgeous shots!
ReplyDeleteIf I were a hermit, this is where I would want to be. These are beautiful photos and such a pretty place.
ReplyDeleteHi Kateri, Lovely place. If I ever get up there I will check it out. Thanks for sharing these scenes! Have a great day today!
ReplyDeleteTeresa's comment cracked me up! I was thinking the same thing! LOL!!
ReplyDeleteI can certainly see why someone would want to live there, what a beautiful place!!
Oh, I love these shots. It looks like an amazing place to visit!
ReplyDeleteYes, my kids really would like this place.
ReplyDeleteGlad you like the old image - I'm still surprised at some of the images I made when I was a 'youth' - I think the temptation of digital is a just snap away and hope for the best. Film made me stop and think, because I knew each image cost me something. I think the very act of slowing down almost always produces better pictures.
Cheers - Stewart M.
PS. Mother in law seems to be on the mend, which is good news of all!
It's always amazing to me to see how water carves away at stone over time. Beautiful pictures!
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