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 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/

I have been walking upto 12 miles north and south on the west side of the Greater Miami for two years now.

My dog has walked with me when noone RSVPs. He does well with people but not other dogs.

Because my dog has proved more reliable than the people making reservations I have decided to change the focus of the hike to my dog instead of beginning hikers.

Please come help me watch my dog sniff the side of the trail at about 2.8 mph. We will leave the distance up to you with a 12 mile limit. If we walk 12 miles the dog will expect a treat.

You are responsible for your fluids, I will take responsibility for mine and the dog’s.

Morning hike
https://www.alltrails.com/explore/recording/morning-hike-6814859-385?sh=nathan-gifford-10&utm_campaign=memory&unfurl=false&showMemory=true

Start time: 8:30am, due to warmer temperatures.

The hiking speed will be approximately 3.0-3.2MPH, a moderately brisk pace. As a courtesy to the other hikers, please arrive 5-10 minutes early so we can begin hiking at the scheduled time. Thank you.

We will start at the Visitor Center, then hike the Perimeter Trail for 12.5 miles in a clockwise direction (so we hike the hills first). The regular hike usually adds the red/blue/green trails in order to have additional views of the beautiful lake, which adds 1-1/2 miles to the hike.

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

The pace is not slow. If the pace is too fast for you, please be prepared to hike on your own back to your car.

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.

This is a difficult hike due to the terrain - full of roots, rocks, and little tree stumps - all perfect for tripping on. It is also absolutely incredible due to the beautiful lake, rope bridge, rock face, and the quaint pioneer village we traverse though and the super cool people who participate in this hike.

Please bring an adequate amount of water and/or electrolytes based on temperature as well as a snack. We'll stop briefly 6 miles from the start at Furnas Shores and at Pioneer Village to eat and hydrate. We will meet at the Caesar Creek beautiful Visitor Center where they have clean rest rooms. If you have any questions please feel free to message me through meet up or text me at 937 287 7434. Happy Hiking! Jim