Backpack Training Hike - Huffman to Eastwood
- March 13 · 4:30 PM
Time for another hike with Mtn Laurel. This will be a moderate paced hike with backpacks. I will be traveling about 3.0 mph. We will be hiking about 4 to 5 miles from Huffman MetroPark to Eastwood MetroPark along part of the Buckeye trail. We will pass by the Wright Brothers Memorial, which has a small museum. This is a hike to get us newbies use to hiking with a backpack. It seems even a lightly loaded pack makes my back and shoulders ache if I hike for 7 to 8 miles with it. Wear your hiking boots and bring your backpacks. Please dress for the weather whatever it maybe. I look forward to seeing you there.
Link to map of the park:
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Patricia
Great high views from Dam & Memorial Hill as well as close-up views of wpafb along this route! Fun hike. Thanks, Mtn Laurel
March 14
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Kathie Havemann
I figured out the directional error that confused Garmin. The actual address is 4149 Upper Valley Pike. If you put that address into google maps, it gets you directly to the right spot. The MetroParks address has people from south of town getting onto OH-4 too far north, already past the Huffman Dam parking lot.
March 14
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Mountain Laurel
It was a much longer colder hike than I expected. It took me a while after I got home to stop shivering. Thanks everyone for coming I really enjoyed your company.
March 13
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Terri
Another Great 5 mile hike which turned into about 8+ miles .Great exercise and fun! Thanks Laurel.
March 13
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Kathie Havemann
Another great Laurel-led hike. 5 miles was really probably closer to 8 but it's best to underestimate :). Great fun!!
March 13
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Kathie Havemann
I want to wear my ice cleats just one more time but, alas, I think it's too warm for that. I'll have to make do with my long underwear and ear bags.
March 13
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Mountain Laurel
Hopefully the weather will cooperate this time. You know what they say third time is the charm.
March 5
5 attended
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Patricia
Donating Member
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Terri
Donating Member
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Kathie Havemann
Donating Member
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