What we’re about
Welcome to Ohio Paddlers. If you enjoy paddling rivers, creeks and lakes, this is the group for you! Keep in mind that paddling involves some inherent risk. Because of this, some paddles may not be appropriate for new or beginner paddlers. You must read and accept our release of liability prior to joining or attending any event. Now, lets go paddling!
DOCUMENTS
ACCIDENT WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY (AWRL)
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Upcoming events (4)
See all- Twin Creek/Camp Hook - Night Hike - 4 to 6 Miles at a Casual PaceTwin Creek MetroPark - Lake George Parking Lot, Germantown, OH
Let's hike Twin Creek Metro Park and Camp Hook!
HIKE DETAILS
We will hike the purple trail and silver trails in what was formerly Camp Hook and hike the green trail in Twin Creek Metro Park. This is a very nice place for a night hike. The trails are wide and easy to follow. Pace will be moderate, and we will stop for a short break. This is a "hike your own hike" and at your pace. Faster people can move ahead, and slower people can lag behind. The leads will stop at each intersection to ensure everyone is together before moving forward.
WHAT TO BRING
Bring water, a snack and a source of light. Dress accordingly in layers. I have extra sets of trekking poles and headlamps that I can bring if anyone needs. Just message me and I will help you out.
GETTING THERE
Follow St Rte. 725 west through Miamisburg. Take St Rte. 4 south through Germantown; turn left on Eby Rd. Turn left on Chamberlain Road. At the bottom of the second hill, turn right on Morningstar Road. Park entrance is on the right. 8539 Morningstar Rd, Franklin, OH 45005
Meet at the Lake George fishing pier parking area.
MORE ABOUT THE TWIN CREEK METROPARK
This peaceful place is one of Five Rivers MetroParks’ most expansive and untouched natural parks, and it is not unusual for visitors to take a long hike without seeing another person. Miles of trails stretch throughout the property. You will never see the same view twice as the leaves in this park change color and along the 22-mile Twin Valley Backpacking Trail. See if you can catch glimpses of squirrels storing acorns for winter or sit quietly in the morning or at dusk for the deer to emerge from their hiding spots.
The southern 267 acres of Twin Creek Park were originally Camp Hook Boy Scout Camp, founded in 1926. It ran as a summer camp until 1991. Purchased by MetroParks in 1997.
AREA LINKS
WEATHER
SUNSET SUNRISE INFORMATION
PET POLICY
Well behaved pets are welcomed on leash.CANCELLATION
This event will be cancelled in the event of inclement weather.
INTERESTING STUFF
From Haunted Ohio Website
On Morningstar Road near Germantown, a group of kids out drinking and driving saw a woman on the side of the road, beckoning to them. They followed, attempting to help her, but she disappeared.
They later learned that a house had stood where they had seen the woman, and that it had burned down with children inside. The mother, unable to save her children and insane with grief, ran into the woods, fell, and broke her neck.The woman is said to haunt Morningstar Road to this day.
RELEASE OF LIABILITY
Your RSVP yes to this event is an indication that you have read and agree to the release of liability document located on this site.
- Volunteer at Bogg mobile food pantry! - Miamisburg LocationBogg Mobile Pantry, Miamisburg, OH
Let's go volunteer at a mobile food pantry together!
If you are interested in giving back locally, I have found my time spent volunteering at Bogg very rewarding and I know you will too. I think it would be so fun to do this with some paddling friends.
I have 6 spots reserved for our group. Once these 6 spots are taken, please use the following link to sign up as an individual. Please post up in the discussion board below once you have signed up and I will manually add you to the Meetup so your friends will know that you are attending.
Sign up early as the spots fill quickly. There is a link below that will take you to the Signup.com web site.
All we do is hand out groceries and help carry bags. We should arrive at 5:40 pm and be finished at 7:50 pm. The event runs from 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM. If possible, please arrive 20 minutes early (5:40) for setup and help us cleanup afterwards (7:50).
We will visit a local Miamisburg eatery afterwards to socialize.
Once the first 6 slots I reserved are claimed, please use the steps below to sign up individually.
- Click here to sign up!
- Scroll down to the Miamisburg section and choose the [Miamisburg | 120 N 1st St, Miamisburg] location.
- Select the event for that date you have interest and then click confirm.
A little info about Bogg
Bogg Ministries began in 2010 when 2 guys named Jason saw a need in Dayton that wasn't being met in a big enough way. Food assistance is one of the most often overlooked issues in cities like Dayton, because it isn't always obvious at a first glance. What we see are folks working hard, living in communities just like any other; but when you look inside those homes, you see a different story. Many families struggle to put food on the table on a regular basis when they have worries like utility bills, transportation costs, and sometimes trouble finding steady work.
From this realization came Bogg, Because of God's Grace Ministries. Bogg has moved from feeding 4 families a week, to over 1500 people a month throughout the Dayton area. Food provided is distributed through mobile food pantries called Mobile Meals. These events occur at scheduled times and places each month, and there are no requirements for anyone to receive free food items. Anyone who comes out will be given a weeks' worth of groceries and a hot meal while they are there. How do we do it? We partner with the Dayton Foodbank and receive all of our food at a discounted price per pound, allowing us to give all that we purchase away for free. We are 100% donation funded, and work to find new and interesting ways to raise money to better our organization.
- Volunteer at Bogg mobile food pantry! - Miamisburg LocationBogg Mobile Pantry, Miamisburg, OH
Let's go volunteer at a mobile food pantry together!
If you are interested in giving back locally, I have found my time spent volunteering at Bogg very rewarding and I know you will too. I think it would be so fun to do this with some paddling friends.
I have 6 spots reserved for our group. Once these 6 spots are taken, please use the following link to sign up as an individual. Please post up in the discussion board below once you have signed up and I will manually add you to the Meetup so your friends will know that you are attending.
Sign up early as the spots fill quickly. There is a link below that will take you to the Signup.com web site.
All we do is hand out groceries and help carry bags. We should arrive at 5:40 pm and be finished at 7:50 pm. The event runs from 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM. If possible, please arrive 20 minutes early (5:40) for setup and help us cleanup afterwards (7:50).
We will visit a local Miamisburg eatery afterwards to socialize.
Once the first 6 slots I reserved are claimed, please use the steps below to sign up individually.
- Click here to sign up!
- Scroll down to the Miamisburg section and choose the [Miamisburg | 120 N 1st St, Miamisburg] location.
- Select the event for that date you have interest and then click confirm.
A little info about Bogg
Bogg Ministries began in 2010 when 2 guys named Jason saw a need in Dayton that wasn't being met in a big enough way. Food assistance is one of the most often overlooked issues in cities like Dayton, because it isn't always obvious at a first glance. What we see are folks working hard, living in communities just like any other; but when you look inside those homes, you see a different story. Many families struggle to put food on the table on a regular basis when they have worries like utility bills, transportation costs, and sometimes trouble finding steady work.
From this realization came Bogg, Because of God's Grace Ministries. Bogg has moved from feeding 4 families a week, to over 1500 people a month throughout the Dayton area. Food provided is distributed through mobile food pantries called Mobile Meals. These events occur at scheduled times and places each month, and there are no requirements for anyone to receive free food items. Anyone who comes out will be given a weeks' worth of groceries and a hot meal while they are there. How do we do it? We partner with the Dayton Foodbank and receive all of our food at a discounted price per pound, allowing us to give all that we purchase away for free. We are 100% donation funded, and work to find new and interesting ways to raise money to better our organization.