DaytonHikers.Org

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

Let's take a tour of the Caesar Creek lake and park area!

Caesar Creek? Urban? A neighborhood? 🤷‍♀️

Well I'm going to consider it a neighborhood of it's own... not exactly Urban of course... but let's go with it.

Let's start by kayaking on the lake for free! This event is provided by the park. The park naturalist, Erin Shaw, will lead us on a nice easy kayak trip on the lake.

You will drive into the campground area... and stop at the guard shack. Tell them you are there for the kayak event so you won't have to pay.

The kayak event is from 10am-12pm

Please arrive at the campground beach area, (NOT THE MAIN BEACH) and go to the Kayak shed to fill out a waiver and get your boat, life jacket, paddle

BE AWARE... there are a limited amount of kayaks as this is a public event. My suggestion is to arrive no later than 9-9:15am

You can also bring your own equipment

Here is the schedule for the day:

9-915-Arrive at the campground beach area and go to the kayak shack. NOT THE MAIN BEACH!!!
Fill out your waiver and get your equipment
Bring a chair as when you get finished filling out your waiver we will be waiting to go and it's nice to sit

10am-12pm- Kayak

12-15-1:30 Drive to the Nature Center, eat lunch and take a tour of the inside building and outside grounds. It's very beautiful and there are picnic tables, a pond etc. BRING YOUR LUNCH

1:30-3- Drive to the trail head for
the swinging bridge. Walk to the bridge and back... approx total 1.5-2 miles total

3:00-4:00 Drive to the Visitor center. There's a movie we will watch that tells the history of the lake, tour the building and go out to the overlook. Closes at 4

4-430- Drive across the street from the Visitor Center to the Gorge. Just meander around that area. It's pretty cool

4:30 -Tour concludes

These times are approximate

You don't have to do everything

You can just kayak or meet at one of the stopping points.

-Do you know that Caesar Creek is the deepest inland lake in Ohio? 115 ft.
-2830 acres
-Created in the 70s and opened in 1978

The weather forecast is calling for possible rain... but I'm trying not to cancel this. The park could cancel the kayak. But we could still do the tour.

I drive a green Chevrolet Equinox with black wheels

Here is my number:
937-603-7095

The hike will be about 5.5 miles at about 2.8 to 3 mph (moderate pace), about 2.5 hours. Not for beginners. Bring water and hiking boots/shoes are recommended. Trekking poles could be helpful. There should be time for a few pictures, this is a very pretty area. We will meet in John Bryan State Park at the parking lot next to the campground.

Participate at your own risk. The Legal Stuff: Your hike leader is just a fellow member volunteer. By participating in this hike, 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 park rules during your participation on this hike.