Dayton Area Backpackers & Hikers



Dayton, Ohio is blessed with an abundance of outdoor recreation minded people. The goal of the Dayton Hikers (www.DaytonHikers.Org) is to bring together those people who enjoy backpacking and hiking. You are welcome to join whether you are a beginner or an experienced outdoors person.

The Dayton area has an abundance of hiking trails. With our Five Rivers MetroPark system, State parks and community parks, there are many nearby opportunities for day hikes. A hiker can easily find an enjoyable hike whether it is a shorter, easy hike or a longer, more challenging hike.

The Dayton area is home to many people who enjoy backpacking. We are just a several hour drive from many spectacular backpacking areas. Are you interested in giving backpacking a try? Check us out! Are you an experienced backpacker looking for others who enjoy backpacking? Check us out! Our backpacking trips are mainly weekend or long weekend trips to backpacking trails in Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, Tennessee, West Virginia and beyond.

Are you interested in organizing day hikes or backpacking trips? Please inquire about being an Assistant Organizer. We would love to have you lead some trips.



The Dayton Hikers group supports and promotes the Five Rivers MetroParks and Five Rivers Outdoors. Visit one of the many local Metroparks to see what it has to offer. Attend one of the Five Rivers Outdoors many events and workshops. Consider being a volunteer. To learn more about Five Rivers MetroParks and Five Rivers Outdoors visit www.metroparks.org and www.fiveriversoutdoors.org



Members must have a photo (any photo) on their Meetup profile and answer the profile questions. We want to ensure that real people are joining and not spammers.

In order to be a member of this group and to attend Dayton Hikers events you must read and agree to the club's legal waiver at: http://www.meetup.com...



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Looking for other outdoor groups?

Check out the Miami Valley Outdoor Club. The Miami Valley Outdoor Club was established over twenty years ago and schedules a variety of outdoor activities. Meetings are the first Tuesday of each month.
Web Site: http://www.miamivalle...

Check out the Metro Dayton Hikers. A Dayton-area club that sponsors guided hikes in parks that are part of Five Rivers MetroParks as well as other parks in Montgomery and neighboring counties. All hikes start at 1:30pm on the first and third Sundays of each month.
Web Site: http://academic.udayt...

Check out the Dayton Backpackers Campfire The Backpackers Campfire have informative presentations on a variety of outdoor adventures. Meetings are open to the public and are held on the second Friday of the month in Kettering.
Web Site: http://www.donkloster...

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