What we’re about
Welcome to the Dayton Hikers group! We are a community of people who enjoy hiking and outdoor activities. Joining Dayton Hikers is fast, free and easy. We don’t have dues, meetings, officers or a newsletter.
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. Most members are from the Dayton region but anyone is welcome to join.
We don't lead drop-in hikes for the public. You must be a member. For how Dayton Hikers operates please visit: https://daytonhikers.com/faq/
By attending any events you agree to our waiver of liability: https://daytonhikers.com/waiver/
We are all about getting exercise, making friends, exploring nature, living a healthier lifestyle and making our community a better place to live!
Live To Hike … Hike To Live
Andy Niekamp
Group Organizer
Dayton, Ohio - The Outdoor Adventure Capital of the Midwest!
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Honeysuckle and Callery Pear RemovalJames P. Amon Biodiversity Reserve, Fairborn, OH
Help us allow the native plants, shrubs and trees to grow!
Honeysuckle and Callery Pear Trees are aggressive, invasive trees that crowd out native plants. Why is that important? Insects, birds and other animals have spent thousands of year adapting to the native vegetation that once inhabited our area. These invasive trees do not provide the proper nutrition for native fauna.
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Tools: Loppers - We have some to borrow, Chainsaws (bring your own) - Please read our chainsaw operator qualifications and safety guidelines.
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Crew Leader: Skip Beehler
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- Cover Mapping in the Beaver Creek Wetlands1877 Pathfinder Court, Beavercreek, OH
Join Deb McKee to help with cover mapping the Beaver Creek Wildlife Area. No experience needed! Deb will teach you what you need to know!
What is Cover Mapping? Cover Mapping is the identification of plants to discover habitat types in the wetland corridor. This knowledge helps BCWA determine the health of the wetlands and the best way to care for them.
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Tall/Muck boots are highly recommended. There will be difficult footing and some thick honeysuckle to travel through.
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Parking: 1877 Pathfinder Court. Parking is on private property in a neighborhood off of Trebein Rd. Turn into The Conservancy neighborhood onto Grand Portage Trail, then turn left onto Pathfinder court
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- Finish The Buckeye Trail With Mountain Laurel 💙 3 Miles 🏆 EastwoodEastwood Lake-Eastwood MetroPark , Dayton, OH
🌟 Join Us in Celebrating an Extraordinary Journey! 🌟
Mountain Laurel, our cherished Dayton Hikers member and inspiring hike leader, is just three miles away from completing the awe-inspiring 1,444-mile Buckeye Trail! We invite you to lace up your hiking boots and join her as she triumphantly completes this monumental achievement on the iconic blue blazes. Let's make this celebration one for the books! 🥾✨💙
Her incredible journey began in January 2020, at the Dayton Hikers Buckeye Trail Winter Hike & Potluck Feast at Caesar Creek State Park. Since then, Mountain Laurel has embarked on a staggering 205 treks along the Buckeye Trail, conquering 1,086 miles on foot and cycling an additional 358 miles. Her actual mileage soars even higher, as many of her adventures involved solo, out-and-back treks. 💙📅🚵♀️
Meet at the end of the park road near the restrooms. We will hike from Eastwood MetroPark with Mountain Laurel leading the way to downtown Dayton on the blue blazes of the Buckeye Trail following the Mad River bike path. At Deeds Point MetroPark her journey will be complete. Here, we will celebrate her amazing accomplishment with some sweet treats. 🎂🍪🎉
Join us in celebrating her incredible accomplishment! 🎉🏆
The one-way distance is three miles. Moderate pace. Wear comfortable footwear.
After the hike, you have several options for returning to your car:
- Walk back
- Come with a friend and park a car at Deeds Point MetroPark on Deeds Park Drive before the hike. Map link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/TmbRg8fmGwHU7eA38
- Take an Uber back to your car
I hope to see you there! Bring a friend.
Dayton Hikers FAQs: https://daytonhikers.com/faq/
The Legal Stuff: The event hosts are just fellow member volunteers, not your hiking guides or guru. By participating in this event, you assume all risks of liability and injury inherent in hiking activities. You are responsible for your own safety and for determining if you are in a condition fit to participate. If you have any doubts, you should consult your doctor. You are also responsible for knowing and abiding by all laws and hiking rules during your participation on this hike. By participating in this event you agree to the Dayton Hikers legal waiver here: https://daytonhikers.com/waiver/
