DaytonHikers.Org

Dayton, Ohio - The Outdoor Adventure Capital of the Midwest!

The Dayton Hikers (DaytonHikers.Org) group is a community of people who enjoy hiking and backpacking. Our groups meets for both day hikes and overnight backpacking trips. Come hike with us and meet other people who share a love for hiking! All interested people are welcome to join whether you are a beginner hiker or a seasoned backpacker. Our day hikes are primarily in the Dayton area and our backpacking trips are to areas within a few hours drive. Most members are from the Dayton, Ohio area but anyone is welcome to join! Come experience something new or teach the rest of us something new!

Live To Hike … Hike To Live

Andy Niekamp
Group Organizer

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Meetup
Winter Adventure Weekend at Carter Caves State Park
- Sat Jan 28
  8:00 AM
- → RSVP
- 29 attending
- 12 comments
Carter Caves State Resort Park

344 Caveland Dr, Olive Hill, KY (map)
What: Winter Adventure Weekend When: January 27-29, 2012 Where: Carter Caves State Park, Kentucky Cost: $25/adult. Registration begins on December 19. 105 field trips to... Learn more

Hosted by: Andy Niekamp (Donating Member)
Meetup
Huffman MetroPark Hike-Brisk Pace
- Sun Jan 29
  1:30 PM
- RSVP 1 day
  left
- 16 attending
- 0 comments
Huffman Metropark

4095 Lower Valley Pk, Fairborn, OH (map)
4-5 Miles, 2 hours. Follow Lower Valley Pike, which parallels SR-4. Turn right at the second entrance, 4095 Lower Valley Pike. Meet in the parking lot. http://... Learn more

Hosted by: Kenneth Rosenzweig (Assistant Organizer)

Get Out And Go! - Taylorsville MetroPark Hike

Taylorsville MetroPark: 2101 US-40, Vandalia, OH (map)

This is a "Get Out And Go" hike! Join Sharon M and members of the Miami Valley Outdoor Club for a Tuesday hike at Taylorsville MetroPark. This will continue to be a... Learn more

Hosted by: Sharon M (Donating Member)

This Meetup repeats every week on Tuesday

Get Out And Go! - Taylorsville MetroPark Hike	1 attending	Tue Feb 7, 4:30 PM
Get Out And Go! - Taylorsville MetroPark Hike	1 attending	Tue Feb 14, 4:30 PM
Get Out And Go! - Taylorsville MetroPark Hike	1 attending	Tue Feb 21, 4:30 PM

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Meetup
MVOC Moderate Hike at Possum Creek
- Fri Feb 03
  2:00 PM
- RSVP 6 days
  left
- 1 attending
- 0 comments
Possum Creek MetroPark

4790 Frytown Road, Dayton, OH (map)
Enjoy the varied landscape of beautiful Possum Creek MetroPark. Prairies, woods, lakes and streams. See the remnants of a by-gone amusement park hidden among the... Learn more

Hosted by: Lindy McDonough (Donating Member)

MetroParks: Meet-Up Health Hike

Sat Feb 04
2:00 PM
RSVP 7 days
left
5 attending
1 comment

Twin Creek MetroPark: 9688 Eby Road, Germantown, OH (map)

Five Rivers MetroParks Health Hike Series Meet-Up Health Hike Looking for company on the trail? Meet-up with the Dayton Hikers for a group-led health hike exploring your... Learn more

Hosted by: Bruce Michel (Donating Member), and Emmy Fabich (Assistant Organizer)

This Meetup repeats on the 1st Saturday of every month until March 31, 2012

MetroParks: Meet-Up Health Hike	2 attending	Sat Mar 3, 2:00 PM

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Recent Meetups

Yesterday at 2:00 PM, 5 Hikers attended
MVOC ModerateHike at Englewood South
Join Lindy McDonough and the Miami Valley Outdoor Club for this moderately paced, 1.5 hour hike through woods, rolling hills and prairie. Dogs are welcome but must be on... Learn more
Thursday at 6:30 PM, 15 Hikers attended
MetroParks: Fundamentals of Alcohol Stoves
They rated it 5.002 (2 ratings)

“
My stove worked!!!!!!! Thanks Eric and Emmy!

—robert rice

“
a good start into tinkering and making your own gear.

—Erik Dahlstrom
Tuesday at 4:30 PM, 6 Hikers attended
Get Out And Go! - Taylorsville MetroPark Hike
They rated it 4.002 (2 ratings)

“
The ladies that lead this outing, are serious about their conditioning. ...

—Bob Loyd

“
Fun time even though I had to cut it a little short... Happy TRails

—Sharon M
January 20 at 2:00 PM, 7 Hikers attended
MVOC Moderate Hike to Tadmor
They rated it 5.003 (3 ratings) and uploaded 26 photos

“
A beautiful winter hike with everything covered in white.

—John & Teresa Nichols

“
Great day! No mud! Great group of hikers.

—Greg Kambitsch
January 20 at 10:30 AM, 5 Hikers attended
On Track @ Kettering Rec Center
They rated it 5.003 (3 ratings)

“
we all did great! at least 48 loops!! Much easier with the company.

—Valerie B

“
Nice, clean place to workout. I had a very enjoyable walk on the track.

—Kate W

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New Member

Rick joined
Yesterday at 8:50 PM

"Hi everyone"
New Rating

robert rice attended MetroParks: Fundamentals of Alcohol Stoves
Yesterday at 1:58 PM

"My stove worked!!!!!!! Thanks Eric and Emmy!"

Read more…
New Member

Eshwar joined
Yesterday at 11:28 AM

"Hi- I recently moved to Dayton for work and am looking for new things to do and good people to meet."
New Rating

Erik Dahlstrom attended MetroParks: Fundamentals of Alcohol Stoves
Yesterday at 10:43 AM

"a good start into tinkering and making your own gear."

Read more…
New RSVP

Lindy McDonough RSVPed Yes for MVOC Moderate Hike at Possum Creek
Yesterday at 8:00 AM

Feb 3

MVOC Moderate Hike at Possum Creek
Friday 2:00 PM at Possum Creek MetroPark

1 attending
New RSVP

Lucy RSVPed Yes for The Adventure Summit
Thursday at 8:01 PM

Feb 11

The Adventure Summit
Saturday 10:00 AM at Wright State University

15 attending
New Discussion

Chris G started Benchmark Outfitters Coupon
Thursday at 7:39 PM

"The coupon has been posted: http://files.meetup.c... Also, all skis and snowboards are now 40% off!"

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New RSVP

Rick Youngberg RSVPed Yes for Huffman MetroPark Hike-Brisk Pace
Thursday at 7:27 PM

Jan 29

Huffman MetroPark Hike-Brisk Pace
Sunday 1:30 PM at Huffman Metropark

16 attending
New RSVP

Chris G RSVPed Yes for Dog Sledding in the Arctic
Thursday at 6:38 PM

Mar 21

Dog Sledding in the Arctic
Wednesday 6:30 PM at Benchmark Outfitters

1 attending
New Member

Randy Edwards joined
Thursday at 4:18 PM

"I live in Columbus but love to explore all over Ohio. I have a daugher who lives just west of Dayton and I thought this Meetup might give us a chance to get together and hike."

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Dayton, OH 45402

Founded Aug 23, 2009

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