Old Man's Cave Trail - The Most Scenic Trail in Ohio - Hocking Hills Volume 1

[@ervinslens]

Just spectacular cinematography Walter! Shots are absolutely and honestly flawless! Wow, one huge BRAVO 👏

[@WALTERZOLNA]

Thanks Ervin, it's a very popular place, so it's not easy to film there without people in every shot

[@mountainsintomemories]

I love Hocking Hills, still one of favorite places we’ve visited to date. It’s really special and totally unique. I want to get back there someday and hike some more. Great video as always!

[@WALTERZOLNA]

Thanks Ryan. I didn't do a whole lot of research before I went but I really wish that I would have. I agree 100 it is special and very unique. The sights exceeded my expectations, even with the waterfalls not flowing which as you can imagine was a huge bummer. Oh that would have added so much to the videos. Like often times, it wasn't until i got home that I really started to do more research and realize that although I had seen alot, I also missed alot. Hocking Hills is like a conundrum to me. Its the kind of place where you could "potentially" film some of the best stuff ever, but that potentiality is almost impossible to achieve because of the intense popularity of the place and concentration of folks in the real highlight areas. It is spectacular though and goes to show what a beautiful and amazing country we live in - even in a place that is not typically known for scenic beauty - Ohio - one can be shocked and awed by this incredible world we live in.

[@gracegarden1]

Wow, Walter! That was unreal. I'm glad you got to see that special place with your brother. You nailed it! Your lens and that amazing place is a match made in heaven, but I have to point out your audio track is sooo good! All of it. I never wanted to go to Ohio, but I do now! Tuesday is my favorite day to do anything. Thank you, Walter. Peace & Prayers.

[@WALTERZOLNA]

I got a few strange looks from my coworkers when I mentioned I was heading to Ohio for vacation, lol! It's an awesome place, worth visiting, definitely more impressive than what I was expecting.

[@Sadeghijart]

That place is amazingly gorgeous. Thanks for the video.

[@WALTERZOLNA]

Thanks for watching. I was very impressed with this place.

[@mneil8880]

What a beautiful place. I can see why old man Richard lived his life there. ❤

[@WALTERZOLNA]

Yes, its kind of a magical location. Would have been completely wild 200 years ago!

[@hikingoutdoorfamily]

Really beautifully filmed. It looked so neat how the trail went through that tunnel. This looks like a park I'd enjoy visiting.

[@WALTERZOLNA]

I'm pretty sure you would like it there. The trail packs so many features into a short stretch, there is constantly something going on!

[@fivehorizons5295]

I’ve always heard that area was something special. Loved the caves! Bummer the waterfalls weren’t flowing. Beautiful video as always! Thanks Walter for showing us!

[@WALTERZOLNA]

It's pretty neat spot Jeff. It was definitely more than what I was expecting. The park is broken up into like 5 i think separate sections, and then there is a state forest interspersed as well. Actually there is a larger national forest - Wayne National Forest to the northeast of Hocking hills also. Lots to see and do there, but very crowded ...

[@anninwhack1998]

This is such a beautiful and evocative film. I had visited Old Mans Cave way back in the early 90s when I lived in Columbus. It’s very special. Thx for bringing back memories. Your film looks even better than what I remember.

[@WALTERZOLNA]

Sorry I missed your comment. I imagine the experience I had is different from most because that trail is likely packed with folks all the time. Going early in the morning, mid week, and in the rain was probably the best case scenario for me at least from a filming perspective. Thanks for the comments and I appreciate your watching as always.

[@debbiehills2928]

🎉❤so excited to see over 7000 subscribers! Just amazing!!!❤❤❤

[@WALTERZOLNA]

Subscribers are growing and doing well. However engagement with the channel is down, I can't figure it out. More subs but less views, likes, and comments, I give up!

[@debbiehills2928]

@@WALTERZOLNA that is strange but people keep themselves too busy with work and TV and phone time! Don't give up please! This winter there will be more views!

[@WALTERZOLNA]

@debbiehills2928 hopefully 😏

[@Denverdaytrippers]

The park looks amazing with the water features, caves, greenery, and rock formations! Love the stone arch bridge through the Gorge! Well done 🙂👍

[@WALTERZOLNA]

Thanks. As soon as you begin down the trail its like you are stepping into a different place. Has a real magical like quality to it...

[@dayhikedave]

Wow Fantasyland for sure. You just put that on my list of must do. I must say you are the master of film and camera work. So many great shots and inspiring moments. Awesome! Thanks for showing us Ohio at its finest.👍🙂🙏

[@WALTERZOLNA]

It was about a 7 1/2 hour ride for me, So probably 4ish for you maybe. Its a great place to visit, very popular though, you have to be strategic about filming there !

[@bwatcher1000]

What a beautiful video, so artfully done. I enjoyed every minute. Thanks for taking me to this incredible place.

[@WALTERZOLNA]

Thanks Kathy, I appreciate your kind words... 🙂

[@rhondad9381]

Just stumbled across this video, SW Ohioan here. Hocking Hills is such a treasure. I've been many times and am always amazed by it's beauty. Looking forward to seeing more of where you hiked there. Cheers!

[@WALTERZOLNA]

Thanks, this was my first time ever visiting Ohio actually, I really liked it. I will have three more videos from Hocking Hills.

[@andytaylor5476]

Astounding beauty! It does resemble Utah or Arizona in it's geography. Thankfully, they had the foresight to protect the area as a park. Love the cinematography.

[@WALTERZOLNA]

Appreciate that thank you. I was simply unprepared for the size and scale of the caves and cliffs here. They are very impressive.

[@TravisWalkerExperience]

Bro, this is awesome. Good work!

[@WALTERZOLNA]

Appreciate that buddy thank you,!

[@sfuoncall]

It was beautiful and I can't wait for volume 2.

[@WALTERZOLNA]

Appreciate that thank you, I am working on it!

[@dwaynestewart6095]

good morning, Walter. That place is incredible, I had no idea there was any place like that in Ohio. I've only been to Columbus once, and I was 18 and me and my best friend were only concerned with getting to the spring national drag races. And when I lived in Ohio, it was up near Cleveland, and it's just flat and not very pretty. But it will be worth it to travel about 1000 miles to see that in person. thank you again. Dwayne

[@WALTERZOLNA]

Thanks Dwayne, this was my first visit to Ohio myself. THe whole region is full of waterfalls, caves, and gorges. I didn't even have time to see everything I wanted to see...

[@quietjohnoutandabout6578]

Isn't that something? Amazing, what you find out and about. Looks like a fantastic cave for this 'old man'. A must visit. Thanks.

[@WALTERZOLNA]

Oh my, Hocking Hills is a special place, consistently rated one of the top state parks in the country. It definitely makes a nice vacation destination, John

[@darcyshikingdiaries]

What a beautiful place!

[@WALTERZOLNA]

Oh yes, this place is amazing. Just imagine if the water was flowing. There would have been about 6 decent waterfalls in this short stretch!

[@Dwvideos]

Beautiful place man

[@WALTERZOLNA]

I agree. Hocking Hills is completely distinct and unique region of Ohio...

[@darcyshikingdiaries]

8:31: I love what you did here and how you told the story.

[@WALTERZOLNA]

Hey Darcy thanks for noticing that! I spent as much time on that 1 minute as the rest of the video. All created with wondershare AI lol 😆

[@cathyp4342]

I was trying to think of a description of this place and you both said it right, "Jurassic park ""and ""Lord of the Rings". With the two of you walking ,it showed the sheer enormity of it, otherwise ,might have been missed. Loved the background music. So well done as usual.

[@WALTERZOLNA]

Thanks so much Cathy, this place is really incredible. I think it's even more impressive in person. I only really scratched the surface here!

[@Staleena1]

That’s better than mammoth cave in Kentucky

[@WALTERZOLNA]

Well idk I have never been there, but it definitely was impressive to me!

[@Staleena1]

@ I’ve been to the mammoth cave but only saw one thing because the tours were all sold out I wasn’t impressed if you ever go to New Mexico go to Carlsbad it was really cool too

[@mneil8880]

​@@Staleena1 Carlsbad caverns is a very special place.

[@Staleena1]

@@mneil8880 I loved watching the huge amounts of bats flying out at dusk and I’ve been to a lot of caves in America that one was my favorite

[@mneil8880]

@@Staleena1 me too!