Hills and Dales Metropark, Houk Stream Park, Elizabeth Gardens and Loy Garden

The 5.5 mile hike will consist of hiking the full Hills and Dale Metropark loop with a side trip through Houk Stream, Elizabeth Gardens and Loy Garden. Part of trail will be on roads.

Meet by the restroom area.
Will be starting 3:00 PM promptly.

Averaging 3.0 mph usually or between 19 - 20 minutes per mile. No dogs please on this hike.

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

If your plans change, please update your rsvp.

"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."

***The Legal Stuff: The event host is just a fellow volunteer, not your hiking guide, guru, and has no 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/***