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Let's get out and enjoy a beautiful afternoon hike. We will hike about 5 miles at a moderate/brisk pace around 3 mph. There is an option to exit the hike after about 3.5 miles. The hike has good sized hills with a couple of short steep sections. There could be some muddy trails so you may want to bring an extra pair of shoes. I do not recommend this hike for beginners. We will hike around some of the old Powder Company ruins near the river. You may want to bring water and trekking poles.

Participate at your own risk. The Legal Stuff: Your hike leader is just a fellow member volunteer. By participating in this hike, 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 park rules during your participation on this hike. In order to be a member of this group and to attend Dayton Hikers events you must read and agree to the group's legal waiver at: Legal Waivers Page https://www.meetup.com/DaytonHikers/pages/Legal_Waiver/

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 host is just a fellow member volunteer, not a hiking guide or guru, nor possess any 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/

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 is not pack oriented.

Because my dog has proved more reliable than the people making reservations I have decided to change the focus of the hike to exploring the trails with my dog at a pace appropriate for beginning hikers.

Please come help me watch my dog sniff the side of the trail at about 2.8 mph. Walk can be under the canopy on the bike path, on the Buckeye trail, or along the Great Miami when weather permits.

Bring your own fluids.

Hiking a loop trail going between two big hills and a few smaller hills in-between beginning and ending at the Paw Paw Pavilion parking lot. Will be passing by the parking lot after each loop. You can do one, two or three loops.

Each loop takes about 30 minutes, so you can join in after first or second loop if you prefer but sign up and post when you are coming so we know to be looking for you.

Meet by the restroom area.
Will be starting 10am promptly.

Three loops, both hills three times each - 5.25 miles
Two loops, both hills two times each - 3.5 miles
One loop, both hills one time each - 1.75 miles

Averaging 3.5 mph usually.
Is a strenuous hike at this pace…at least for me.

No dogs please on this hike.

Do whatever you can do or want to do.
It’s good for you … I think.

Keep an eye on this posting for updates if severe weather is threatening.

If your plans change, please update your rsvp.

Gregg 937-239-7921

"From W. Dorothy Lane, take Patterson Blvd north to right on Oak Knoll to quick left on Deep Hollow to left on driveway (just after large white house on left) down to Paw Paw Shelter parking lot. Google maps doesn't always give accurate directions to here."

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