DaytonHikers.Org

9:00am start time.

As a courtesy to the other hikers, please arrive 5 minutes early so we can start hiking at the scheduled time. Thank you.

As we have done in the last couple of months, we'll continue hiking at a moderately brisk pace of approximately 3.0 mph. This is not a slow pace. Please ensure that you are able to meet this pace (20 minutes/mile) before you sign up. Please contact me prior to the hike if you are unsure. Meet at the billboard at the trail head directly next to the restrooms. If you have any questions/need directions or anything I can be reached at 937-287-7434; please text or leave a voicemail.

We will hike a combination of Sugarcreek trails. Please let me know if you prefer to do the 3 mile option so we can guide you back to the parking lot whenever you desire.

Dogs are permitted with leashes no longer than 8 feet, per park guidelines.

The Legal Stuff: The event host is just a fellow member volunteer, not a hiking guide or guru, nor possess any medical background. 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/

Let's get together and explore the unique neighborhoods and areas that Dayton and vicinity have to see!

For this Urban let's go back to the beautiful Woodland Cemetery.

Home • Woodland Cemetery & Arboretum https://share.google/dfOsIIlyH95XjVDna

This hike will be about 3 miles at a comfortable pace of 2 to 2.5 ish mph.

There are some decently long inclines throughout the cemetery but we will take it easy. This is a pavement hike and we will go off path a couple times.

There are a lot of well known people who are laid to rest here. Erma Bombeck, The Wright Brothers, Paul Laurence Dunbar, Colonel Deeds and more.

We'll stop at a few interesting graves and I have a little info I'll tell you about them.

You can park outside the gates as there are a few parking spots or you can come inside the gates, as I'm going to do, and park on the street.

We will first go into the Mausoleum for about 15 minutes to see some beautiful marble walls and view the "Windows of the World" stained glass windows.

Then we will make our way around the grounds.

Do you know that the highest point in Dayton is located here in the cemetery?
WAIT UNTIL YOU SEE THIS VIEW! YOU WON'T BELIEVE IT!!

Meet me at the entrance just inside the gates.

We will finish up in the cemetery by about 5:30 as it will be starting to get dark.

After the hike let's go to The Silos for some food. It's very cool!!

The Silos https://share.google/U3hjJIVv7T1Uox1DI

I drive a green Chevrolet Equinox with black wheels.

See you soon.. Yoli

Hiking a loop trail going between two big hills and a few smaller hills in-between beginning and ending at the Paw Paw Pavilion parking lot. Will be passing by the parking lot after each loop. You can do one, two or three loops.

Each loop takes about 30 minutes, so you can join in after first or second loop if you prefer but sign up and post when you are coming so we know to be looking for you.

Meet by the restroom area.
Will be starting 10am promptly.

Three loops, both hills three times each - 5.25 miles
Two loops, both hills two times each - 3.5 miles
One loop, both hills one time each - 1.75 miles

Averaging 3.5 mph usually.
Is a strenuous hike at this pace…at least for me.

No dogs please on this hike.

Do whatever you can do or want to do.
It’s good for you … I think.

Keep an eye on this posting for updates if severe weather is threatening.

If your plans change, please update your rsvp.

Gregg 937-239-7921

"From W. Dorothy Lane, take Patterson Blvd north to right on Oak Knoll to quick left on Deep Hollow to left on driveway (just after large white house on left) down to Paw Paw Shelter parking lot. Google maps doesn't always give accurate directions to here."

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