Name: Christmas Rocks State Nature Preserve
Rating: 3.9

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This is a beautiful hike through some Hocking Hills backcountry. The payoff (Jacob's Ladder Overlook) is near the trailhead.

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Thw trailhead is approximately .5 miles from the parking lot. The beginning of the trail shares a private driveway. The trailhead and parking areas are clearly marked.

Maps at the trailhead indicate a Orange Loop and a Blue Loop. The Orange Loop (nearest trailhead) has the overlook. This featured hike is a single loop of both the Blue and Orange loops.

Along the trail there are lots of wildflowers, some very old barns and buildings, and a great view at Jacobs Ladder.

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Land Manager: Ohio DNR - Christmas Rocks State Nature Preserve

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Overlook at Jacobs Ladder (1184 ft) on the Christmas Rock Trail (Orange Loop).

Aug 30, 2017 near Lancaster, OH

Jacob's Ladder Overlook, Christmas Rocks.

Dec 1, 2020 near Lancaster, OH

Aug 30, 2017 near Lancaster, OH

Preserve sign just off the Arney Run Parking Lot, marking the trailhead.

Dec 1, 2020 near Lancaster, OH

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Nov 28, 2020

Rob Major

beautiful late fall day. great payoff at the top of Christmas Rock. some challenging inclines. 4.8mi — 2h 00m

Nov 27, 2020

Sean Bartholic

Perfect Black Friday Hike. Nice trail to Jacob's Ladder Overlook. Took the orange trail directly to the steep incline to reach the cliffs. Worth it! 1mi

Sep 5, 2020

Jeffrey Archer

Trail was dry and in excellent condition. Good for social distancing!

Jan 1, 2020

Alan Guzik

Aug 24, 2019

Chris Todd

Jul 13, 2019

Joseph Flanagan

Three turkeys, two deer, and zero people. Muggy and buggy, but very enjoyable. 5mi — 2h 00m

Jun 29, 2019

Robert Poletto

3mi — 13h 00m

Mar 31, 2019

Court Riley

5mi

Feb 23, 2019

Alex Marras

Jan 6, 2019

Jackie D

A very nice short hike. One ascent and descent on each loop. 4.7mi

Oct 13, 2018

William S

Great quite fall trail. Be aware some very steep inclines. Hiking poles strongly recommended.

Jul 12, 2018

Valerie Anthony

May 12, 2018

Shannon Rhoden

May 9, 2018

Damian Greisiger

Jan 5, 2018

Greg Miller

4.7mi

Jan 4, 2018

Greg Miller

4.7mi

Dec 8, 2017

Wayne Hamilton

Sep 22, 2017

Alex Breneman

4.7mi

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