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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+)

Wed, Nov 29, 2023, 9:00 AM ESTHelp Build Boardwalk at Beerman Fen
James P Amon Biodiversity Reserve, Fairborn, OH
Be one of the first to see Beerman Fen! This Beaver Creek Wetlands property is adjacent to the James P. Amon Biodiversity reserve and is gaining public access for the first time.

Meeting Location: James P. Amon Biodiversity Reserve

Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm

Parking: Park in the street at the end of Deercreek Drive.

Activities: Boardwalk building at Beerman Fen

Tools: Utility knife, Battery operated drill/driver (we have a few to extra to use plus we have bits to use), vice grips

Bring hearing protection and gloves, waterproof boots are recommended

All field volunteers must sign the BCWA liability waiver. If you have not signed it for 2023, 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.
Location: Beerman Fen
Category: Land Management
Type: Trail Building/Maintenance
**Dayton Hikers- be sure to select "Yes! I am a Dayton Hiker" On the BCWA volunteer hours form. This ensures your hours count as sponsorship $$$dollars$$$ towards the Spotted Turtle Trail!**
1 attendee
Wed, Nov 29, 2023, 5:30 PM ESTCarriage Hill MetroPark Hike
Carriage Hill Metropark, Shelter: Redwing/Parking Lot, Dayton, OH
This hike will be moderately brisk/fast (3.5 ) and we will do Orange trail and lake loop to complete 4.1 miles. The trail is all terrain with Prairie and Woods, but mostly flat.

Note: This trail tends to be muddy!

Welcome to Dayton Hikers. If you can't add a +1 then guests are not permitted. Have your friend join Dayton Hikers and sign up. Check this out: https://daytonhikers.com/faq/
2 attendees
Thu, Nov 30, 2023, 9:00 AM ESTBill Yeck Park
Bill Yeck Park (Wilmington Entrance) , Sugarcreek , OH
We will hike 4 1/2 miles with an option to do an extra mile on what was the secret trail to nowhere (at a moderate pace of 2 3/4-3mph) . This is not necessary a beginner hike as we will have about 8 creek crossings on large stones. Your feet should stay dry on these crossings. There will also be a small section of roots and rocks in the trail. The hike will be cancelled in the event of hazardous weather. Hiking poles is a good option for this hike. No dogs on this hike please. If you sign up for the hike and for some reason you can’t make it, Please edit your RSVP to not going. We will meet at the McGuffey Meadow trail head on Wilmington pike.  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/
2 attendees
Fri, Dec 1, 2023, 9:00 AM ESTHelp Build Boardwalk at Beerman Fen
James P Amon Biodiversity Reserve, Fairborn, OH
Be one of the first to see Beerman Fen! This Beaver Creek Wetlands property is adjacent to the James P. Amon Biodiversity reserve and is gaining public access for the first time.

Meeting Location: James P. Amon Biodiversity Reserve

Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm

Parking: Park in the street at the end of Deercreek Drive.

Activities: Boardwalk building at Beerman Fen

Tools: Utility knife, Battery operated drill/driver (we have a few to extra to use plus we have bits to use), vice grips

Bring hearing protection and gloves, waterproof boots are recommended

All field volunteers must sign the BCWA liability waiver. If you have not signed it for 2023, 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.
Location: Beerman Fen
Category: Land Management
Type: Trail Building/Maintenance
**Dayton Hikers- be sure to select "Yes! I am a Dayton Hiker" On the BCWA volunteer hours form. This ensures your hours count as sponsorship $$$dollars$$$ towards the Spotted Turtle Trail!**
1 attendee

Past events (11466)

Tue, Nov 28, 2023, 10:00 AM ESTBeginner Hike Searching for Tadmor: Comfort over Speed
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2 attendees

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