Hocking Hills introduces free summer shuttle to ease vehicular traffic strain

Hocking Hills introduces free summer shuttle to ease vehicular traffic strain

If you’ve ever traveled to Hocking Hills during the rapidly growing destination’s peak summer season, you know there’s only one piece of the trip that is problematic: parking.

This summer, though, officials have taken steps to alleviate that issue: They’ve introduced a free park shuttle whose aim is to ease parking strains near trails and throughout the park, and minimize the impact of robust vehicular traffic on the environment.

The new shuttle runs through October 27 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m., is wheelchair accessible and dog friendly, as long as pets are leashed. It offers visitors convenient transportation, allowing easy travel between downtown Logan, Hocking Hills State Park Lodge, Old Man’s Cave, Cedar Falls and Ash Cave without the hassle of parking. This complimentary service is a partnership between the Hocking Hills Tourism Association and Logan Transit.

Visitors can park in downtown Logan and catch the shuttle, which continuously loops between the State Park Lodge and the park’s most popular trails. Users are encouraged to photograph the shuttle schedule before heading on their hike. Should they miss the last shuttle (schedule below), they’re responsible for their own travel back to their destination.

The free shuttle helps support the region’s Love Hocking Hills stewardship program, as it aims to support all-important Leave No Trace efforts by reducing one of the significant impacts on the Hocking Hills’ natural resources – vehicular traffic. Hocking Hills visitors are also encouraged to visit Lovehockinghills.com to sign the pledge and learn how they can help sustain this stunning natural treasure and visit responsibly.

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