
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- River Access Van Tour: StillwaterFive Rivers MetroParks Main Office, Dayton, OH
Registration Required With Five Rivers MetroParks.
Signing up here does not register you for the event.
AGE: 18 and up | $10.00
Join us for a driving tour, stopping at different river access points along the Stillwater River of Dayton to help plan your next paddling adventure.Register Here: https://www.metroparks.org/things-to-do/paddling/
- Defend the Fen - Honeysuckle RemovalPearl’s Fen, Fairborn, OH
Invasives like honeysuckle spread quickly and overrun native plants, shrubs and trees. Birds eat honeysuckle berries in abundance because they have no nutritional value and are not filling. Then the birds spread the seed with their droppings.
In the area where you will work, large honeysuckle trees have been removed, but the sprouts come back the following year. By removing these sprouts/leaves, the plant can't take in energy through photosynthesis so eventually they die.
- Location: Trail from Pearl's Fen to Oakes Quarry
- Tools: Hand pruners if you have them
- Bring work gloves, muck boots if you have them and/or sturdy shoes, water, bug spray, sunscreen
- Parking: Pearl's Fen parking lot, 4535 Byron Rd, Fairborn, OH 45324
- Crew Leader: Dave Nolin
All volunteers must sign the BCWA liability waiver. If you have not signed it for 2025, please Submit Yours Online.
Upon arrival to a volunteer event, please submit your volunteer hours by scanning the QR Code provided by the crew leader. You may also Click Here to Submit Hours.