Doggin ‘Columbus, Ohio: Where to Walk Your Dog in Arch City
When in downtown Columbus, dog lovers will want to head to Goodale Park, in
Front Street and Goodale Boulevard, for fun. The 35-acre green space, now
surrounded by high-rise sentinels, it was pastoral open country when Dr. Lincoln
Goodale donated the land in 1850. Goodale was the first person to practice
Medicine in Colón and the park was the first in the city. You will find a lot of
canine companionship, including organized dog play groups, under the shade of trees
and near the artificial lake.
For some of the best dog walks anywhere when visiting Columbus, travel over
one hour southeast of Hocking Hills State Park. The Wyandot Tribes, Delaware
and Shawnee knew the valley as “Hockhocking” because of its bottle shape, created when
glacial ice plugged the Hocking River. Sandstone is of variable hardness that has
cracked and eroded into fascinating rock formations and caves. The state of Ohio
began preserving this unique natural area in 1924 with the purchase of 146 acres.
Dog friendly Hocking Hills State Park is a great destination for any dog, but it is
especially nice for the canine hiker who finds some hikes past those days of
the 10 mile walks. There are six different areas in the park, five for dog walks:
Dogs are not allowed in the Conkles Hollow State Nature Reserve in downtown
Hocking Hills.
The star of Hocking Hills is Old Man’s Cave hidden in a dense, twisting forest
Broken. The Old Man was Richard Rowe, who moved to the area some time ago
1796 to establish a trading post. When he got to Hocking Hills he stayed and lived
his life here, traveling with his two dogs in search of game. Rowe is buried
under the ledge in the main cave.
An easy one-mile trail winds its way in and around the primeval gorge; of wood
steps and bridges pave the way. Your dog will enjoy a dip in Old Man’s Creek,
especially in the pool below Upper Falls.
Other attractions near Old Man’s Cave include Cedar Falls and Ash Cave. Both can
It is accessible by car and a few steps from the parking lots. For friendlier canines
visitors, a 6-mile trail connects the three natural attractions. There is bigger
paddle with dogs under Cedar Falls and nearby Rose Lake.
In the northern sections of the Hocking Hills, the trails explore impressive cliff formations.
on trails less than a mile long. The trails are wide and easily leveled.
for your dog as he makes his way from edge to floor at Rock House and
Cantwell Cliffs. The Rock House is a perpendicular cliff with holes
rooms at the bottom. At Cantwell Cliffs, your dog will enjoy browsing
separate sandstone pillars that have left narrow openings with colorful names
like a fat woman’s grip.
You will find Hocking Hills State Park on Ohio SR 374 that connects the six areas of
Hocking Hills State Park, 10 miles west of Logan and US 33.
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