Day Hike - Clifton Gorge/John Bryan/Glen Helen
- March 16 · 10:00 AM
This is the big twelve mile extravaganza that covers all the best features of Clifton Gorge, John Bryan State Park, and Glen Helen.
We will meet at the large Orton Parking Lot, which is at the very end of the road that runs through John Bryan. From there we will head into Clifton Gorge, seeing some great overlooks of the Little Miami River as it rushes through the gorge. Heading back into John Bryan, we will have the river as our companion along rock formations and a well trod trail. As we move into the Glen, we will pass the Grinnell Mill, visit the covered bridge, and work our way to the Glen's visitor's center, taking our lunch break there. After lunch we will visit Pompey's Pillar, the Grottoes, the Yellow Springs, Cascade Falls, and the Pine Forest before winding our way by the Horace Mann monument as we take a nice path back into John Bryan. We will push along the trail and back to the Orton parking lot.
John Youker (from the Dayton Hikers) and his son will be leading a shorter hike to give folks another option (children are welcome to join on this shorter route). Same time and start location so if you want to do the shorter event still arrive at Orton Parking Lot by 10:00 a.m. This hike will be about 6.5 miles long and a bit more moderate in pace. It will take the upper rim trail to the lower bridge, cross over the Little Miami River, hike along the gorge trail to the upper bridge, and then head into Clifton Gorge before returning to the parking lot.
Orton Parking Lot can be found HERE. It is notated by the B marker.
Post hike will be held at Peach's in Yellow Springs. Really great food and an excellent draft beer menu.
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Jeff Smith
A big THANK YOU to Buckeye and Joel for a great hike - LOTS of nice people too!! Those steps were killer! I was sorry to miss the get-together afterward, but a car-pooler had plans later. There's always next time, though... ;-) Looking forward to then!
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Cathy
So thankful that the predicted rain held off and we had a great weather day for hiking in a great place - Thanks to the leader and the sweeper for keeping us all organized! Great after event!
March 17
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marcia
Was a wonderful day for a hike. While I thought I was in shape from the gym-4 days a week--Buckeye proved me wrong for the full 12 miles!!.. Was great to meet so many new people-esp who have the same love of the outdoors as I do..
Was great after party as well..Thank you so very much for the extra efforts to organize. Look forward to more outings with this group.March 16
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Kathy Gornik
I just found the post about that this is a moderate hike, so great! But it will be raining and snowing all day. I'm guessing the hike is still on?
March 15
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Buckeye
This will be MUCH easier than your first hike with us at Natural Bridge. And yes, I hike in the rain and snow so the hike...is a go!
March 15
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Kenny
Bummer... Princess has a Choir competition at 9 AM. A dad has to be dad sometimes :0) Happy hiking my friends...
March 15
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Kathy Gornik
How difficult is this hike? I do love to hike and am in reasonable shape but, at age 65, I always worry I will hold others back and/or be miserable trying to keep up! If there isn't a huge amount of "up", I can walk for days! I might take the shorter trail but am coming from Lexington, KY so would prefer the longer one if I thought I could do it. Anyone's guidance for me is hugely appreciated!
March 15
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Jeff Smith
I will be leaving from White Oak at 8:00-8:15 AM, and picking up a rider at Cincinnati-Dayton Road & I-75. I have spots remaining for two average-sized people.
After-hike activities to be decided based on how tired I am!
Drop me a line if you are interested in joining us.
March 14
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Buckeye
Yes ma'am! Same time (8:30 a.m.), same place (PF Changs at Rookwood). I do have room for one more if anyone from Cincy is interested.
March 13
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Tim
I will be leaving from Northside, Cincinnati if anyone would like to ride with me. FYI I will not be attending the post hike gala as I am usually pretty wiped out!
March 11
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Tim
Hi Darcy. I live very close to the Mitchell Street exit off of I-75. There is a Kroger just off of Mitchell, North of the highway. Alternatively, there is a Home Depot off of Ridge Road from I-71 that is on the way. Let me know what works best for you. (Of course the absolute best is my house with off street parking!)
March 12
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darcy
i can meet at your house my email is [masked] if you want to email your address to meet and let me know what time i should arrive
March 12
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Randy
It could be a good time even if its standing room only. Plus there is an outside with seating. It should be about 50 degrees and sunny.
March 12
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Jeff Smith
I have tentatively signed up, but am interested in car-pooling with someone to cut down on fuel costs. I am on the west side of Cincinnati, and suggest that a good place to meet up for the trip north is the Tri-County mall.
I am a big guy (6' 9"), so I expect that I'll be driving, but I wanted to put this feeler out there. Rich? Anyone?
March 11
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Terry Peters
I'd be glad to car pool with you. I live in West Chester, so we could meet at the Walmart parking lot off the Cin-Day Road exit, or at Tri-County Mall as you suggested.
March 11
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Buckeye
There are not a lot of elevation changes, but it will be a decent amount of miles, so I would say moderate.
March 10
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Susan Hatfield
I don't know if you received my message before but I live near Xavier also and would love to tag along
February 25
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Susan Hatfield
I will be there driving a blue chevrolet cobalt. I am guessing that I need to bring a change of clothes, shoes, snack, water, etc.?
February 27
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Buckeye
Bring a snack for our "lunch" break. We will be heading to Peachs after the hike for a real meal.
February 27
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50 attended
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Dori
BTA Member
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Joel
BTA Member, Co-Organizer
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Rich Gangwish
Checked-in -
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Cathy +2
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Gayle Burke
BTA Member
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