A Sunny Afternoon at Honey Run Waterfall
This past Tuesday, Luna and I set off for an afternoon hike at Honey Run Waterfall in Knox County, Ohio. We left Licking County around 3 p.m. The sun still high and the temperature sitting comfortably in the low 80s. Pretty perfect hiking weather if you ask me.
The short trail leading to the falls is shaded and inviting, opening up to the sound of rushing water and sunlight glittering off the rocks. Luna wasted no time running straight into the pool beneath the falls. Of course, I followed her in. The water was cool and clear, a refreshing contrast to the warmth of the day.
Discovering the Ledges
After drying off a bit, we continued on the trail that follows the Kokosing River. That is when I found out there were ledges. I had no idea they existed here. Luna and I have been here a few times before. I just have really bad special awareness. Anyway… The rock formations stretched along the riverbank, carved out by years of water and weather. We climbed up and around, exploring ledges and paths that weren’t to hard for Luna. I was soaking in views that felt almost misplaced.
There’s something about a place like Honey Run. Sure, it is small. Yet somehow it is still full of quiet beauty. Between the falls, the sunlight, and Luna’s joy bouncing from rock to rock. This was one of those hikes that reminds you why getting outside matters.
Hike Notes
📍Location: Honey Run Waterfall Park, Knox County, Ohio
👣Trail Length: Around 1 mile total (moderate terrain)
🔆Highlights: Waterfall, ledges, Kokosing River views
🐶Dog Friendly: Yes (leash required)
