What we’re about
Welcome to the Dayton Hikers group! We are a community of people who enjoy hiking and outdoor activities. Joining Dayton Hikers is fast, free and easy. We don’t have dues, meetings, officers or a newsletter.
Come hike with us and meet other people who share a love for hiking! All interested people are welcome to join whether you are a beginner hiker or a seasoned backpacker. Most members are from the Dayton region but anyone is welcome to join.
We don't lead drop-in hikes for the public. You must be a member. For how Dayton Hikers operates please visit: https://daytonhikers.com/faq/
By attending any events you agree to our waiver of liability: https://daytonhikers.com/waiver/
We are all about getting exercise, making friends, exploring nature, living a healthier lifestyle and making our community a better place to live!
Live To Hike … Hike To Live
Andy Niekamp
Group Organizer
Dayton, Ohio - The Outdoor Adventure Capital of the Midwest!
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Roots of Stewardship: Native Land Management and Settlement PatternsBeavercreek High School, Dayton, OH
Join Beaver Creek Wetlands Association and the Ohio Department of Natural Resources for a fascinating exploration of the Little Miami River corridor.
Discover insights from plant community research by Dave Nolin, shedding light on historical land use in the Dayton, Ohio region. Talon Silverhorn (Eastern Shawnee Tribe) offers a glimpse into the past with a brief history of Oldtown, once a thriving Shawnee village along the river’s floodplains.
Learn about the ongoing development of Great Council State Park at Oldtown, where an interpretive center and restored native prairie will immerse visitors in the area’s rich history. Dive into this captivating slice of local heritage!
This is a free event, however, registration is required. Register Here.
Seating is first come, first served. Doors open at 9:30am. Program starts at 10:00am and is expected to end by Noon.
Location: Beavercreek High School, 2660 Dayton Xenia Rd, Dayton, OH 45434
Copies of Dave Nolin’s latest map, “Native Landscapes of the Dayton, Ohio Region in 1800,” will be available for purchase at the event! Map sales will benefit BCWA. Purchase this map now through 4/15/24 at this link!