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This hike is hosted by Metro Dayton Hikers.

Lost Creek 4-5 miles.

Meet in the last parking lot to the right of the entrance at 2385 State Rte 41 Troy, Ohio 45373.

Hike starts at 1:30 pm.

If you have any questions about this hike including the meeting location, please email Chris Sands at sandsck8@gmail.com several days in advance. Chris is not a Meetup member and does not monitor discussions here. If you post a question here it may or may not get answered by a fellow hiker.

More info about Metro Dayton Hikers: https://sites.google.com/a/udayton.edu/krosenzweig1/home/metro-dayton-hikers

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/

Spotted Turtle Trail
~6 Miles - Brisk Pace (~3 mph)
Not pets. One guest.

Let’s explore the beauty of the Beaver Creek Wetlands in winter with a brisk-paced hike on the scenic Spotted Turtle Trail ❄️🐢. This flat, well-maintained route winds through Phase 1 and Phase 2 of the wetlands, giving us the chance to experience the full landscape 🌾. We’ll follow the Spotted Turtle Trail and its connecting side paths for a refreshing winter adventure 🚶‍♂️🚶‍♀️✨.

Meet in the small parking lot by the picnic shelter here: https://goo.gl/maps/HDCAhvZ6KuamdNHJ7

Recommended: Footwear with good traction. Dress for the weather.

About The Spotted Turtle Trail: https://beavercreekwetlands.org/trail-project/

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/

Start time of 1pm.

We'll hike the beautiful Germantown MetroPark on the "classic" 7.1 mile Orange trail. The "classic" route is the original route of the Orange trail, which excludes the mostly prairie section. If muddy, which is often the case, we'll hike the roughly parallel Yellow, Green, and Pink trails. We'll add the optional Bob Siebenthaler loop if desired. Wear hiking boots or trail running shoes.

The hike will begin at the scheduled start time. If late, please join us 2 miles into the hike, at the Welcome Center, where we make a brief stop. Bring water and a snack if desired. If your plans change please update your RSVP to "not going".

The pace should be approximately 3.0-3.3 MPH (18-20 min/mile). This is not a slow pace. If the pace is too fast for you, please be prepared to hike on your own back to your car.

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

Please note that some GPS units in cars will not route you properly to the start of the hike. Instead, in the Meetup app for the hike, tap the Google icon and follow the routing.

The Legal Stuff: The event host is just a fellow volunteer, not your hiking guide, guru, and has no 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/