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- 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.
- Narrows Reserve hike – 4-4.5 miles - Moderate Pace39.690123,-84.028775, Xenia, OH
Park in the lot by the river (directly across from Factory Road)
Note: Be aware that the lot may fill up quickly meaning you will need to park at the Nature Center (please allow enough time to get to the right lot by the start of the hike).
Distance: 4-4.5 miles
Pace: 2.8 to 3.0 mphIf rain/storms/high winds are in the forecast I may cancel. Please check here for updates before heading out.
Meet in the parking lot beside the river (NOT by the nature center)
No pets please. This is for the safety and enjoyment of the attendees.
The Hike:
We will hike a combination of trails. The trails wind along the Little Miami River and through the woods & meadow.What to Bring:
Water.
Trekking poles (if desired).Trail map: https://www.gcparkstrails.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Narrows-Trail-Map-060822.pdf
Dayton Hikers FAQs: https://daytonhikers.com/faq/
The Legal Stuff: The event host is just fellow volunteer, not your hiking guide 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/
