
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- Help Build Boardwalk at Beerman FenJames 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!** - Help Build Boardwalk at Beerman FenJames 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!**