Description

Venture deep into the hollows and cliffs of the Hocking Hills, one of Ohio's most haunted regions, where history, tragedy, and folklore intertwine. Haunted Hocking: A Ghost Hunter's Guide to the Hocking Hills uncovers over fifty-five ghost stories and legends drawn from real events and first-hand accounts-each tied to the caves, trails, and towns of southern Ohio.

Discover the origins of Haunted Ohio's most enduring tales:

The Baying Hound of Old Man's Cave, still heard echoing through the gorge after dark
The Old Man of Old Man's Cave, whose spirit guards the sandstone canyon
Ash Cave's Pale Lady, a silent apparition beneath the towering cliff
The hauntings of Rock House, where shadows never rest
The Legend of the Dead Horse Thief
The Bully, the Engineer, and the Lavender Lady of Moonville Tunnel
The Weeping Angel of Athens
The Lone Grave at Shallenberger Nature Preserve
Dead Man Hollow at Shawnee State Forest
The Athens Asylum, one of Ohio's most haunted institutions
The Bloody Horseshoe Grave, marked by tragedy and legend

Hike through the real haunted landscapes of:
Hocking Hills State Park, Wayne National Forest, Ohio State Forests, and the Moonville Rail Trail-all filled with spirits that still walk their paths.

Each account includes verified folklore, historical background, and directions to visit the haunted sites yourself.

Folklorist and author Jannette Quackenbush, creator of the Haunted Ohio series and The Big Book of American Ghost Stories, has spent decades exploring Ohio's haunted history. Her research combines newspaper archives, oral tradition, and fieldwork to uncover the real stories behind the legends of the Hocking Hills.

"My books are not about my journeys-they're about my readers' journeys. I want them to walk where the stories began, to stand where history still lingers." - Jannette Quackenbush

Whether you're a traveler, ghost hunter, or lover of Ohio folklore, Haunted Hocking is your guide to the shadows of the Hocking Hills-where every echo and hollow tells a ghost story.