Hills & Dales + Houk Stream + Elizabeth/Loy Gardens - 5+ Miles - Moderate

Hills & Dales + Houk Stream + Elizabeth/Loy Gardens - 5+ Miles - Moderate
No pets. One guest.

Let's hike at Hills and Dales, Houk Stream Park, Elizabeth Gardens and Loy Gardens. We will hike on natural surface trail and roads in Oakwood to complete this journey.

Meet at the parking lot on Hilton Avenue. There are hills on this hike, which is why they call the park Hills and Dales.

Recommended: Trekking poles and water.

About Hills & Dales Park: The 63-acre Hills & Dales MetroPark is filled with picturesque creeks, rolling hills, dense woods (including an outstanding example of Ohio natural forest), wild flowers, and wetlands, all conveniently located just south of downtown Dayton.

Park Map: http://www.metroparks.org/Parks/PublicationFolder/HillsDales_map.pdf

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/