About us
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.
You can find out more about us at: https://daytonhikers.com/join/
We are all about getting exercise, making friends, exploring nature, living a healthier lifestyle and making our community a better place to live!
We don't lead drop-in hikes for the public. You must be a member and sign up for hikes. Please visit: https://daytonhikers.com/faq/
By attending any events, you agree to our waiver of liability: https://daytonhikers.com/waiver/
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Twin Valley Trail Challenge
Germantown MetroPark- Twin Valley Welcome Center, 6910 Boomershine Rd., Dayton, OH, USThe 2026 Twin Valley Trail Challenge.
New for 2026:
* $10 Registration Fee
* Registration Required with Five Rivers MetroParks
* Max Participants: 425
* $10 Event T-shirtThe Twin Valley Trail Challenge, created by Dayton Hikers in 2013, is hosted by Five Rivers MetroParks.
Choose your own challenge on marked routes ranging from 1 to 28.7 miles along the Twin Valley Trail. All routes will be in Germantown MetroPark, Twin Creek MetroPark, and on the TVT Connector Trail.
Along the hiking routes, we will have snack and water stations. These stations are a great opportunity to rest, refuel, and rehydrate before tackling your next segment.
If you can't complete the challenge, a shuttle will be available to return you to your car.
This non-competitive event is for all skill levels of hiking, all ages, and whether you are a solo hiker, hike with a group, or hike with your family.
The Twin Valley Trail Challenge is open to the public and for all ages. Camping available.Full Details: https://www.metroparks.org/twin-valley-trail-challenge/
Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/908321781866457/
For more information about the Twin Valley Trail, visit: https://www.metroparks.org/places-to-go/hiking-trails/
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Urban Hike: "The Neighborhoods"
Patricia Allyn Park, 7266 OH-48, Springboro, OH, USLet's get together and explore the unique neighborhoods and areas that Dayton and vicinity have to offer.
THIS IS THE FOLLOW UP EVENT TO THE ONE I CANCELLED!
I cancelled the event originally to go to The Great Council State Park on June 6.
Hopefully you all saw my comment on that event page. But if you didn't, I cancelled going to that park as they are having an event that day and are expecting 1000 people along with the Governor of Ohio.
We can't even park there and would have had to park at the high school and ride a shuttle.
I'll reschedule going there another date.But we are still going to the Indigenous Festival in Springboro at 3pm.
https://www.facebook.com/share/16uLnNJggn
There will be vendors with Native American goods, food, hand made flutes and more.
Some well known musicians in the Native American world will be there playing their music and singing.
At 7:30 there will be a drum circle. Have you been to one? They are very fun and relaxing.
Bring a drum if you have one or bring anything that will make noise. Tambourine, bells, maracahs, a box of macaroni, wooden spoons, drum sticks etc. Sometimes they may have extra drums.
It's a beautiful park and there's a trail we will walk.
Bring your chair, even though they do have chairs but just in case.
There will be food to buy but you can also bring your own food.
When you come into the park, turn left and go all the way to the back of the park. Look for shelter #3.. Park there.
This park is HUGE! There's a pond so bring your poles.
There are a couple nice playgrounds so
bring your kids or grandkids etc.I drive a green Chevrolet Equinox with black wheels.
Here's my number;
937-603-7095
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Stillwater Prairie Reserve 4-5 Mile Hike (Brisk)
Stillwater Prairie Reserve, 9750 State Route 185, Covington, OH, USThis hike is hosted by Metro Dayton Hikers.
Sunday's hike will be at Stillwater Prairie Reserve, ~4-5 miles . Meet in the parking lot at the main entrance: 9750 State Route 185 Covington, OH 45318. Go north on SR-48 to SR-185. Turn left onto SR-185, the park entrance is on the south side of SR-185. Hike starts at 1:30.
If you have any questions about this hike including the meeting location, please email Chris Sands at sandsck8@gmail.com several days in advance. Chris is not a Meetup member and does not monitor discussions here. If you post a question here it may or may not get answered by a fellow hiker.
More info about Metro Dayton Hikers: https://sites.google.com/a/udayton.edu/krosenzweig1/home/metro-dayton-hikers
Dayton Hikers FAQs: https://daytonhikers.com/faq/
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/
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