5-mile John Bryan & Clifton Gorge hike – Moderately Brisk

If rain/storms/high winds are in the forecast I may cancel. Please check the comments for updates before heading out.

Distance: 5 miles
Pace: 2.8 to 3.0 mph moderately brisk

Meet in the parking lot just past the park office before the campground.

As a courtesy to the other hikers, please arrive 5 minutes early so we can begin hiking at 9:00 am. Thank you.

No pets please. This is for the safety and enjoyment of the attendees.

The Hike:
We will hike along the Little Miami River thru John Bryan & Clifton Gorge on the lower trail and back on the North Rim.

What to Bring:
Water
Trekking poles (if desired)

Optional lunch afterwards - location decided by the group. Here are 4 choices . . . be ready to cast your vote Friday morning . . .

Sunrise Café
259 Xenia Avenue
Yellow Springs
https://sunrisecafe.net/all-day-menu
Peach’s Grill
104 Xenia Avenue
Yellow Springs
https://www.peachsgrill.com/menu
Young’s Dairy
6880 Springfield-Xenia Rd
Yellow Springs
Menu available to ‘download’ towards end of page https://youngsdairy.com/the-dairy-store/
Colonial Pizza
98 N Main Street
Cedarville
https://www.colonialpizzamenu.com/#menu

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/