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Metro Dayton Hikers

PAST HIKE SCHEDULE

November

15 Nov 2009 – Taylorsville Metropark. 5 miles, 2 hours “B”. Take I-75 north from Dayton past I-70. Exit at US40. Travel east on US40 to dam. Note that US40 turns right (south) onto Brown School Road. Use entrance 2005 US40 at the west end of dam. Meet in the parking lot.

http://www.metroparks.org/Parks/Taylorsville/Home.aspx

01 Nov 2009 – Sycamore State Park. 8 miles, 3 hours, “B”. Take Wolf Creek Pike west out of Trotwood to Diamond Mill Road, then north to Providence Road. Follow signs to park. Meet in the parking lot near restrooms.

http://www.dnr.state.oh.us/parks/tabid/791/Default.aspx

October

18 Oct 2009 – Germantown Metropark. 7 miles, 3 hours “D” Meet at the Germantown Nature Center at 6910 Boomershine Road.

http://www.metroparks.org/Parks/Germantown/Home.aspx

04 Oct 2009 – Brukner Nature Center. 5 miles, 2 hours “B”. From I-75, take exit #73 and go west on SR 55 for 2.4 miles; take Horseshoe Bend Rd. to the right and proceed for another 2.1 miles to the entrance which is on the right.

http://www.bruknernaturecenter.com/

September

20 September 2009 – Caesar Creek State Park. *****(Start at 10:00 A.M.)*****

14 miles, 4-5 hours “B”. Take 75 or 48 or 42 north or south to SR-73. Proceed east over the bridge at Caesar Creek Lake. The first street after the bridge on the right will take you to the parking lot at the 50 Springs picnic area. Park in the first parking lot on the left at the restroom. Bring a small lunch to carry in a pack.

http://www.dnr.state.oh.us/tabid/720/default.aspx

06 September 2009 – Sugarcreek MetroPark. 4-5 miles, 2 ½ hours “C”. From I675 follow Wilmington Pike south past SR725. Continue less than a mile past SR725 to the intersection of Conference Road with Wilmington Pike. Turn left onto Conference Road. Meet in the parking lot at 4178 Conference Road.

http://www.metroparks.org/Parks/SugarCreek/Home.aspx

August

30 August 2009 – Bill Yeck Park. 4-5 miles, 2 hours “C”. Outside Centerville. Proceed south on Wilmington Pike from Centerville Station Road (Franklin or Ohio Rt. 725). Meet in the parking lot on west (right) side of Wilmington Pike, just before the curve to Conference Road and Sugarcreek MetroPark.

http://www.cwpd.org/bill_yeck.html

16 August 2009 – Carriage Hill MetroPark. 5 miles, 2 hours “A”. Take Ohio Rt 201 (Brandt Pike) north from Dayton past I70. Turn right at 7891 East Shull Road into the MetroPark. Meet at the Cedar lake Shelter parking lot, left (north) off East Shull Road.

http://www.metroparks.org/Parks/CarriageHill/Home.aspx

02 August 2009 – Grant Park. 4-5 miles, 2 hours “C”. Meet at Normandy Elementary School parking lot at 401 Normandy Ridge Road. Normandy Ridge Road is west of Paragon Road at the I-675 overpass, which is just south of Alex Bell Pike.

http://www.cwpd.org/grant.html

July

19 July 2009 – Twin Creek MetroPark. 7 miles, 3 hours “D”. Take SR-4 about a mile south of Germantown to Eby Road. Turn left onto Eby road. Use entrance at 9688 Eby Road. Meet in parking lot.

http://www.metroparks.org/Parks/TwinCreek/Home.aspx

05 July 2009 – Charleston Falls. 4 miles, 1 ½ hours “B”. Go north on SR 202 (Old Troy Pike) about a mile past US 40 to Ross Road. Turn left (west) onto Ross Road and proceed about a half a mile west to the park entrance. Meet in the main parking lot.

http://www.miamicountyparks.com/charfalls.html

June

21 June 2009; 1:30 PM – Eastwood MetroPark. 4-5 miles, 2 hours “A”. Use the entrance at 1385 Harshman Road at the traffic light (just north of the Air Force Museum). Meet at the last parking lot.

http://www.metroparks.org/Parks/Eastwood/Home.aspx

07 June 2009; 1:30 PM – John Bryan/Clifton Gorge. 5-6 miles, 3 hours “D”. From the north edge of Yellow Springs, go east on SR343, then south on SR370 to John Bryan State Park. Meet in the first parking lot on the right just beyond the park office.

http://www.johnbryan.org/

May

31 May 2009; 1:30 PM – Englewood MetroPark. 5 Miles 2 ½ hours “C”. Use entrance at 4361 U.S.40 (east end of dam). Meet at Patty Shelter parking lot.

http://www.metroparks.org/Parks/Englewood/Home.aspx

17 May 2009; 1:30 PM – Sycamore State Park. 6-8 miles 3 hours “B”. Take Wolf Creek Pike west out of Trotwood to Diamond Mill Road, then north to Providence Road. Follow signs to park. Meet in parking lot near restrooms.

http://www.dnr.state.oh.us/parks/tabid/791/Default.aspx

03 May 2009; 1:30 PM – Possum Creek MetroPark. 5 miles, 2 hours “A”. From Dayton, proceed south along SR-4 (Germantown Road) to Frytown Road. Turn left (east). Proceed to park entrance at 4790 Frytown Road. Meet in the Argonne Forest parking lot (PC-3).

http://www.metroparks.org/Parks/PossumCreek/Home.aspx

April

19 April 2009 – Twin Valley Trail. 10+ miles “D”. *****(Start at 10:00 A.M.)*****

Meet and park at the Germantown MetroPark Nature Center at 6910 Boomershine Road. Hike the backpacking trail that connects Germantown and Twin Creek MetroParks. Bring a small lunch to carry in a pack. Two or more automobiles will be left at the trailend in Twin Creek MetroPark to carpool hikers back to their automobiles parked at Germantown MetroPark Nature Center.

http://www.metroparks.org/Parks/Germantown/Home.aspx

05 April 2009; 1:30 PM – The Narrows. 4-5 miles, 2 hours “C”. From US-35 just west of Xenia, go south on Factory Road to Indian Ripple Road. Entrance is opposite Factory Road. Meet in the parking lot.

http://www.co.greene.oh.us/parks/parks-facilities.htm#narrows_reserve

For January through March, 2009, the Metro Dayton Hikers hike schedule is the same as the Five Rivers Metro Parks, Hiking Series 2009 (Hike for the Health Of It). All these hikes begin at 2:00 PM. Health Hikes have flags placed along the trail so that hikers can start at different times and hike at their own pace. However, Metro Dayton Hikers members who wish to hike together should meet at the starting point at exactly 2:00 PM.

March

29 Mar 2009, Sunday; 2:00-4:30 PM – Twin Creek MetroPark. Chamberlain Parking Lot, 8502 Chamberlain Rd.

http://www.metroparks.org/Parks/TwinCreek/Home.aspx

28 Mar 2009, Saturday; 2:00-3:30 PM – Eastwood MetroPark. Last Parking Lot 1385, Harshman Rd.

http://www.metroparks.org/Parks/Eastwood/Home.aspx

22 Mar 2009, Sunday; 2:00-3:30 PM – Wegerzyn Gardens MetroPark. Wegerzyn Parking Lot, 1301 E. Siebenthaler Ave.

http://www.metroparks.org/Parks/WegerzynGarden/Home.aspx

21 Mar 2009, Saturday; 2:00-4:30 PM – Possum Creek MetroPark. Argonne Forest Parking Lot, 4790 Frytown Rd.

http://www.metroparks.org/Parks/PossumCreek/Home.aspx

15 Mar 2009, Sunday; 2:00-3:30 PM – Carriage Hill MetroPark. Cedar Lake Shelter/Parking Lot, 7891 E. Shull Rd.

http://www.metroparks.org/Parks/CarriageHill/Home.aspx

14 Mar 2009, Saturday; 2:00-4:00 PM – Sugarcreek MetroPark. Parking lot, 4178 Conference Rd.

http://www.metroparks.org/Parks/SugarCreek/Home.aspx

8 Mar 2009, Sunday; 2:00-3:30 PM – Taylorsville MetroPark. Blue Heron Shelter, 2000 U.S. 40.

http://www.metroparks.org/Parks/Taylorsville/Home.aspx

7 Mar 2009, Saturday; 2:00-4:00 PM – Germantown MetroPark. Nature Center Parking Lot, 6910 Boomershine Rd.

http://www.metroparks.org/Parks/Germantown/Home.aspx

1 Mar 2009, Sunday; 2:00-4:00 PM – Englewood MetroPark. Patty Shelter/East Park, 4361 National Road (U.S. 40).

http://www.metroparks.org/Parks/Englewood/Home.aspx

February

28 Feb 2009, Saturday; 2:00-3:00 PM – Cox Arboretum & Gardens MetroPark. Parking Lot, 6733 Springboro Pk. http://www.metroparks.org/Parks/CoxArboretum/Home.aspx

22 Feb 2009, Sunday; 2:00-3:30 PM – Carriage Hill MetroPark. Cedar Lake Shelter/Parking Lot, 7891 E. Shull Rd.

http://www.metroparks.org/Parks/CarriageHill/Home.aspx

21 Feb 2009, Saturday; 2:00-4:00 PM – Twin Creek MetroPark. Chamberlain Parking Lot, 8502 Chamberlain Rd.

http://www.metroparks.org/Parks/TwinCreek/Home.aspx

15 Feb 2009, Sunday; 2:00-4:30 PM – Sugarcreek MetroPark. Parking lot, 4178 Conference Rd.

http://www.metroparks.org/Parks/SugarCreek/Home.aspx

14 Feb 2009, Saturday; 2:00-3:30 PM – Taylorsville MetroPark. Blue Heron Shelter, 2000 U.S. 40.

http://www.metroparks.org/Parks/Taylorsville/Home.aspx

8 Feb 2009, Sunday; 2:00-4:30 PM – Germantown MetroPark. Nature Center Parking Lot, 6910 Boomershine Rd.

http://www.metroparks.org/Parks/Germantown/Home.aspx

7 Feb 2009, Saturday; 2:00-4:00 PM – Englewood MetroPark. Patty Shelter/East Park, 4361 National Road (U.S. 40).

http://www.metroparks.org/Parks/Englewood/Home.aspx

1 Feb 2009, Sunday; 2:00-3:30 PM – Eastwood MetroPark. Last Parking Lot 1385, Harshman Rd.

http://www.metroparks.org/Parks/Eastwood/Home.aspx

January

31 Jan 2009, Saturday; 2:00-4:30 PM – Twin Creek MetroPark. Chamberlain Parking Lot, 8502 Chamberlain Rd.

http://www.metroparks.org/Parks/TwinCreek/Home.aspx

25 Jan 2009, Sunday; 2:00-3:30 PM – Wegerzyn Gardens MetroPark. Wegerzyn Parking Lot, 1301 E. Siebenthaler Ave.

http://www.metroparks.org/Parks/WegerzynGarden/Home.aspx

24 Jan 2009, Saturday; 2:00-4:00 PM – Possum Creek MetroPark. Argonne Forest Parking Lot, 4790 Frytown Rd.

http://www.metroparks.org/Parks/PossumCreek/Home.aspx

18 Jan 2009, Sunday; 2:00-3:30 PM – Carriage Hill MetroPark. Cedar Lake Shelter/Parking Lot, 7891 E. Shull Rd.

http://www.metroparks.org/Parks/CarriageHill/Home.aspx

17 Jan 2009, Saturday; 2:00-4:30 PM – Sugarcreek MetroPark. Parking lot, 4178 Conference Rd.

http://www.metroparks.org/Parks/SugarCreek/Home.aspx

11 Jan 2009, Sunday; 2:00-3:30 PM – Taylorsville MetroPark. Blue Heron Shelter, 2000 U.S. 40.

http://www.metroparks.org/Parks/Taylorsville/Home.aspx

10 Jan 2009, Saturday; 2:00-4:00 PM – Germantown MetroPark. Nature Center Parking Lot, 6910 Boomershine Rd.

http://www.metroparks.org/Parks/Germantown/Home.aspx

4 Jan 2009, Sunday; 2:00-3:30 PM – Eastwood MetroPark. Last Parking Lot 1385, Harshman Rd.

http://www.metroparks.org/Parks/Eastwood/Home.aspx

3 Jan 2009, Saturday; 2:00-3:00 PM – Cox Arboretum & Gardens MetroPark. Parking Lot, 6733 Springboro Pk. http://www.metroparks.org/Parks/CoxArboretum/Home.aspx

December

21 December 2008 – Charleston Falls. 4 miles 1 ½ hours “B”. Go north on SR 202 about a mile past US 40 to Ross Road. Turn left (west) onto Ross Road and proceed about a half mile to the park entrance. Meet in the main parking lot.

http://www.miamicountyparks.com/charfalls.html

07 December 2008 – Englewood MetroPark. 5 Miles 2 ½ hours “C”. Use entrance at 4361 U.S.40 (east end of dam) Meet at Patty Shelter parking lot.

http://www.metroparks.org/Parks/Englewood/Home.aspx

November

30 November 2008 – Eastwood MetroPark. 4-5 miles 2 hours “A”. Use the entrance at 1385 Harshman Road at the traffic light (just north of the Air Force Museum). Meet at the last parking lot.

http://www.metroparks.org/Parks/Eastwood/Home.aspx

16 November 2008 – Germantown MetroPark. 7 miles 3 hours “D”. Meet at the Germantown Nature Center at 6910 Boomershine Road.

http://www.metroparks.org/Parks/Germantown/Home.aspx

02 November 2008 – Sycamore State Park. 6-8 miles 3 hours “B”. Take Wolf Creek Pike west out of Trotwood to Diamond Mill Road, then north to Providence Road. Follow signs to park. Meet in parking lot near restrooms.

http://www.dnr.state.oh.us/parks/tabid/791/Default.aspx

October

19 October 2008 – Brukner Nature Center. 4-5 miles 2 hours “B”. From I-75, take Exit #73 and go west on State Route 55 for 2.4 miles; take Horseshoe Bend Rd. to the right and proceed for another 2.1 miles to the entrance which is on the right.

http://www.bruknernaturecenter.com/

05 October 2008 – Bill Yeck Park. 4-5 miles 2 hours “C”. Outside Centerville. Proceed south on Wilmington Pike from Centerville Station Road (Franklin or Ohio Rt. 725). Meet in the parking lot on west (right) side of Wilmington Pike, just before the curve to Conference Road and Sugarcreek MetroPark.

http://www.cwpd.org/parks.htm

September

21 September 2008 – Caesar Creek State Park. *****(Start at 10:00 A.M.)*****

http://www.dnr.state.oh.us/tabid/720/default.aspx

07 September 2008 – Taylorsville MetroPark. 5 miles, 2 hours, “B”. Take I75 north from Dayton past I70. Exit at US40. Travel east on US40 to the dam. Note that US40 turns right (south) onto Brown School Road. Use entrance 2005 US40 at the west end of dam. Meet in the parking lot.

http://www.metroparks.org/Parks/Taylorsville/Home.aspx

August

31 August 2008 – Carriage Hill MetroPark. 5 miles, 2 hours “A”. Take Ohio Rt 201 (Brandt Pike) north from Dayton past I70. Turn right at 7891 East Shull Road into the MetroPark. Meet at the Cedar lake Shelter parking lot off East Shull Road.

http://www.metroparks.org/Parks/CarriageHill/Home.aspx

17 August 2008 – Grant Park. 4-5 miles, 2 hours, “C”. Meet at Normandy Elementary School parking lot at 401 Normandy Ridge Road. Normandy Ridge Road is west of Paragon Road at the I-675 overpass, which is just south of Alex Bell Pike.

http://www.cwpd.org/parks.htm

03 August 2008 – Charleston Falls. 4 miles, 1 ½ hours “B”. Go north on SR 202 about a mile past US 40 to Ross Road. Turn left (west) onto Ross Road and proceed about a half mile to the park entrance. Meet in the main parking lot.

http://www.miamicountyparks.com/

July

20 July 2008 – Sugarcreek MetroPark. 4-5 miles, 2 ½ hours “C”. From I675 follow Wilmington Pike south past SR725. Continue less than a mile past SR725 to the intersection of Conference Road with Wilmington Pike. Turn left onto Conference Road. Meet in the parking lot at 4178 Conference Road.

http://www.metroparks.org/Parks/SugarCreek/Home.aspx

06 July 2008 – Germantown MetroPark. 7 miles, 3 hours “D”. Meet at the Germantown Nature Center at 6910 Boomershine Road.

http://www.metroparks.org/Parks/Germantown/Home.aspx

June

29 June 2008 1:30 PM – Eastwood MetroPark. 4-5 miles, 2 hours “A”. Use the entrance at 1385 Harshman Road at the traffic light (just north of the Air Force Museum). Meet at the last parking lot.

http://www.metroparks.org/Parks/Eastwood/Home.aspx

15 June 2008 1:30 PM – Twin Creek MetroPark. 7 miles, 3 hours “D”. Take SR-4 about a mile south of Germantown to Eby Road. Turn left onto Eby road. Use entrance at 9688 Eby Road. Meet in parking lot.

http://www.metroparks.org/_twinCreek/twinCreek.aspx

01 June 2008 1:30 PM – John Bryan/Clifton Gorge. 5-6 miles, 3 hours “D”. From the north edge of Yellow Springs, go east on SR343 then south on SR370 to John Bryan State Park. Meet in the first parking lot on the right just beyond the park office.

http://www.johnbryan.org/

May

18 May 2008 1:30 PM – Englewood MetroPark. 5 Miles, 2 ½ hours “C”. Use entrance at 4361 U.S.40 (east end of dam). Meet at Patty Shelter parking lot.

http://www.metroparks.org/_englewood/englewood.aspx

04 May 2008 1:30 PM – Possum Creek MetroPark. 5 miles, 2 hours “A”. From Dayton, proceed south along SR-4 (Germantown Road) to Frytown Road. Turn left (east) and proceed a short distance to 4790 Frytown Road. Turn right into the MetroPark and meet in the Argonne Forest parking lot (PC-3).

http://www.metroparks.org/_possumCreek/possumCreek.aspx

April

20 April 2008 1:30 PM – Sycamore State Park. 6-8 miles, 3 hours “B”. Take Wolf Creek Pike west out of Trotwood to Diamond Mill Road, then north to Providence Road. Follow signs to park. Meet in parking lot near restrooms.

http://www.dnr.state.oh.us/parks/tabid/791/Default.aspx

06 April 2008 1:30 PM – The Narrows. 4-5 miles, 2 hours “C”. From US-35 just west of Xenia, go south on Factory Road to Indian Ripple Road. Entrance is opposite Factory Road. Meet in the parking lot.

http://www.co.greene.oh.us/parks/parks-facilities.htm#narrows_reserve

For January through March, 2008, the Metro Dayton Hikers hike schedule is the same as the Five Rivers Metro Parks, Hiking Series 2008. All these hikes begin at 2:00 PM.

March

30 Mar 2008, Sunday 2:00 PM – Sugarcreek MetroPark. 4 miles, 2 hours. 4178 Conference Rd., parking lot.

Sugarcreek MetroPark website

29 Mar 2008, Saturday 2:00 PM – Eastwood MetroPark. 3 miles, 1.5 hours. 1385 Harshman Rd. at traffic light, last parking lot.

Eastwood MetroPark website

23 Mar 2008, Sunday 2:00 PM – Germantown MetroPark. 4 miles, 2 hours. 6910 Boomershine Rd., Nature Center.

Germantown MetroPark website

22 Mar 2008, Saturday 2:00 PM – Carriage Hill MetroPark. 3 miles, 1.5 hours. 7891 E. Shull Rd., parking lot at Cedar Lake Shelter.

Carriage Hill MetroPark website

16 Mar 2008, Sunday – Twin Creek MetroPark. 4 miles, 2 hours. 8502 Chamberlain Rd., parking lot.

Twin Creek MetroPark website

15 Mar 2008, Saturday – Englewood MetroPark. 4 miles, 2 hours. 4361 U.S. 40 (east end of dam), Patty Shelter parking lot.

Englewood MetroPark website

9 Mar 2008, Sunday – Possum Creek MetroPark. 5 miles, 2.5 hours. 4790 Frytown Rd., Argonne Forest parking lot.

Possum Creek MetroPark website

8 Mar 2008, Saturday – Taylorsville MetroPark. 3 miles, 1.5 hours. 2000 U.S. 40 (west end of dam), Blue Heron Shelter.

Taylorsville MetroPark website

2 Mar 2008, Sunday – Eastwood MetroPark. 3 miles, 1.5 hours. 1385 Harshman Rd. at traffic light, last parking lot.

Eastwood MetroPark website

1 Mar 2008, Saturday – Sugarcreek MetroPark. 5 miles, 2.5 hours. 4178 Conference Rd., parking lot.

Sugarcreek MetroPark website

February

24 Feb 2008, Sunday – Cox Arboretum & Gardens MetroPark. 2 miles, 1 hours. 6733 Springboro Pk., Education Center.

Cox Metro Park website

23 Feb 2008, Saturday – Germantown MetroPark. 4 miles, 2 hours. 6910 Boomershine Rd., Nature Center.

Germantown MetroPark website

17 Feb 2008, Sunday – Englewood MetroPark. 4 miles, 2 hours. 4361 U.S. 40 (east end of dam), Patty Shelter parking lot.

Englewood MetroPark website

16 Feb 2008, Saturday – Wegerzyn Gardens MetroPark. 3 miles, 1.5 hours. 1301 E. Siebenthaler Ave., parking lot by building.

Wegerzyn Gardens MetroPark website

10 Feb 2008, Sunday – Twin Creek MetroPark. 5 miles, 2.5 hours. 8502 Chamberlain Rd., parking lot.

Twin Creek MetroPark website

9 Feb 2008, Saturday – Carriage Hill MetroPark. 3 miles, 1.5 hours. 7891 E. Shull Rd., parking lot at Cedar Lake Shelter.

Carriage Hill MetroPark website

3 Feb 2008, Sunday – Sugarcreek MetroPark. 5 miles, 2.5 hours. 4178 Conference Rd., parking lot.

Sugarcreek MetroPark website

2 Feb 2008, Saturday – Possum Creek MetroPark. 4 miles, 2 hours. 4790 Frytown Rd., Argonne Forest parking lot.

Possum Creek MetroPark website

January

27 Jan 2008, Sunday – Taylorsville MetroPark. 3 miles, 1.5 hours. 2000 U.S. 40 (west end of dam), Blue Heron Shelter.

Taylorsville MetroPark website

26 Mar 2008, Saturday – Germantown MetroPark. 5 miles, 2.5 hours. 6910 Boomershine Rd., Nature Center.

Germantown MetroPark website

20 Jan 2008, Sunday – Wegerzyn Gardens MetroPark. 3 miles, 1.5 hours. 1301 E. Siebenthaler Ave., parking lot by building.

Wegerzyn Gardens MetroPark website

19 Jan 2008, Saturday – Englewood MetroPark. 4 miles, 2 hours. 4361 U.S. 40 (east end of dam), Patty Shelter parking lot.

Englewood MetroPark website

13 Jan 2008, Sunday – Twin Creek MetroPark. 4 miles, 2 hours. 8502 Chamberlain Rd., parking lot.

Twin Creek MetroPark website

12 Jan 2008, Saturday – Carriage Hill MetroPark. 3 miles, 1.5 hours. 7891 E. Shull Rd., parking lot at Cedar Lake Shelter.

Carriage Hill MetroPark website

6 Jan 2008, Sunday – Eastwood MetroPark. 3 miles, 1.5 hours. 1385 Harshman Rd. at traffic light, last parking lot.

Eastwood MetroPark website

5 Jan 2008, Saturday – Cox Arboretum & Gardens MetroPark. 2 miles, 1 hours. 6733 Springboro Pk., Education Center.

Cox Metro Park website

December

16 December 2007 – Charleston Falls. 4 miles, 1 ½ hours “B”. Go north on SR 202 about a mile past US 40 to Ross Road. Turn left (west) onto Ross Road and proceed about a half mile to the park entrance. Meet in the main parking lot. SNOWSTORM.

Charleston Falls Website

2 December 2007 – Eastwood MetroPark. 4-5 miles, 2 hours “A”. Use the entrance at 1385 Harshman Road at the traffic light (just north of the Air Force Museum). Meet at the last parking lot. Harshman Road is the extension of Woodman on the south and Needmore on the north.

Eastwood MetroPark Website

November

18 November 2007 – Sycamore State Park. 6-8 miles, 3 hours “B”. Take Wolf Creek Pike west out of Trotwood to Diamond Mill Road, then north to Providence Road. Follow signs to park. Meet near restrooms.

Sycamore State Park Website

4 November 2007 – Brukner Nature Center. 4-5 miles, 2 hours “B”. From I-75, take exit #73 and go west on State Route 55 for 2.4 miles; take Horseshoe Bend Rd. to the right and proceed for another 2.1 miles to the entrance which is on the right.

Brukner Nature Center Website

October

21 October 2007 – Carriage Hill MetroPark. 4-5 miles, 1 ½ hours “A”. Take Ohio Rt 201 (Brandt Pike) north from Dayton past I70. Turn right (east) at East Shull Road into the MetroPark. Meet at the Cedar Lake Shelter parking lot off 7891 East Shull Road.

Carriage Hill MetroPark Website

07 October 2007 Bill Yeck Park 4-5 miles 2 hours “C”. Outside Centerville. Proceed south on Wilmington Pike from Centerville Station Road (Franklin or Ohio Rt. 725). Meet in the parking lot on west (right) side of Wilmington Pike, just before the curve to Conference Road and Sugarcreek MetroPark.

Bill Yeck Park Website

September

30 September 2007 – Caesar Creek State Park *****(Start at 10:00 A.M.)*****

Caesar Creek Website

16 September 2007 – Possum Creek MetroPark 5 miles, 2 hours “A”. From Dayton, proceed south along SR-4 (Germantown Road) to 4790 Frytown Road. Turn left (east). Meet in the Argonne Forest parking lot (PC-3).

Possum Creek MetroPark Website

02 September 2007 – Sugarcreek MetroPark 4-5 miles, 2 ½ hours “C”. From I675 follow Wilmington Pike south past SR725. Continue less than a mile past SR725 to the intersection of Conference Road with Wilmington Pike. Turn left onto Conference Road. Meet in the parking lot at 4178 Conference Road.

Sugarcreek MetroPark Website

August

19 August 2007 – Englewood MetroPark 5 Miles, 2 ½ hours “C”. Use entrance at 4361 U.S.40 (east end of dam) Meet at Patty Shelter parking lot.

Englewood MetroPark Website

05 August 2007 – Twin Creek MetroPark 7 miles, 3 hours “D”. Take SR-4 about a mile south of Germantown to Eby Road. Turn left onto Eby road. Use entrance at 9688 Eby Road. Meet in parking lot.

Twin Creek MetroPark Website

July

29 July 2007 – Eastwood MetroPark 4-5 miles, 2 hours “A”. Use the entrance at 1385 Harshman Road at the traffic light (just north of the Air Force Museum). Meet at the last parking lot.

Eastwood MetroPark Website

15 July 2007 – Taylorsville MetroPark 5 miles, 2 hours “B”. Take I75 north from Dayton past I70. Exit at US40. Travel east on US40 to the dam. Note that US40 turns right (south) onto Brown School Road. Use entrance 2005 US40 at the west end of dam. Meet in the parking lot.

Taylorsville MetroPark Website

01 July 2007 – Caesar Creek 5 miles 2 ½ hours “B”. Take 75 or 48 or 42 north or south to SR-73. Proceed east over the bridge at Caesar Creek Lake. The first street after the bridge on the right will take you to the parking lot at the 50 Springs picnic area. Park in the first parking lot on the left at the restroom.

Caesar Creek Website

June

17 June 2007 1:30 PM – Germantown MetroPark 7 miles 3 hours “D”. Meet at the Germantown Nature Center at 6910 Boomershine Road.

Germantown MetroPark Website

03 June 2007 1:30 PM – Grant Park. 4-5 miles 2 hours “C”. Meet at Normandy School parking lot on Normandy Ridge Road, west of Paragon Road at the I-675 overpass.

Grant Park Website

May

20 May 2007 1:30 PM – Sycamore State Park 6-8 miles 3 hours “B”. Take Wolf Creek Pike west out of Trotwood to Diamond Mill Road, then north to Providence Road. Follow signs to park. Meet in parking lot near restrooms.

Sycamore State Park Website

06 May 2007 1:30 PM – Carriage Hill MetroPark 5 miles 2 hours “A”. Take Ohio Rt 201 (Brandt Pike) north from Dayton past I70. Turn right at East Shull Road into the MetroPark. Meet at the Cedar lake Shelter parking lot off 7891 East Shull Road.

Carriage Hill MetroPark Website

April

29 April 2007 1:30 PM – John Bryan/Clifton Gorge. 5-6 miles 3 hours, “D”. From the north edge of Yellow Springs, go east on SR343 then south on SR370 to John Bryan State Park. Meet in the first parking lot on the right just beyond the park office.

John Bryan State Park Website

15 April 2007 1:30 PM – Sugarcreek MetroPark 4-5 miles 2 ½ hours “C”. From I675 follow Wilmington Pike south past SR725. Continue less than a mile past SR725 to the intersection of Conference Road with Wilmington Pike. Turn left onto Conference Road. Meet in the parking lot at 4178 Conference Road. There will be a brief special meeting of Metro Dayton Hikers at 1:15 PM, just before the hike begins, on April 15.

Sugarcreek MetroPark Website

01 April 2007 1:30 PM– The Narrows 4-5 miles, 2 hours “C”. From US-35 just west of Xenia, go south on Factory Road to Indian Ripple Road. Entrance is opposite Factory Road. Meet in the parking lot.

Narrows Park Website

March

31 Mar 2007, Saturday 2:00 PM– Germantown MetroPark. 5 miles, 2.5 hours. 6910 Boomershine Rd., Nature Center.

Germantown MetroPark website

25 Mar 2007, Sunday 2:00 PM– Wegerzyn Gardens MetroPark. 3 miles, 1.5 hours. 1301 E. Siebenthaler Ave., parking lot by building.

Wegerzyn Gardens MetroPark website

24 Mar 2007, Saturday 2:00 PM– Twin Creek MetroPark. 4 miles, 2 hours. 8502 Chamberlain Rd., parking lot.

Twin Creek MetroPark website

special longer hike, separate from the Five Rivers Metro Parks Hiking Series; THIS HIKE STARTS AT 1:30 pm.

18 Mar 2007, Sunday – Twin Creek MetroPark. 6 miles, 3 hours. Take SR-4 about a mile south of Germantown to Eby Road. Meet in the parking lot off Eby Road, just south of the intersection.

Twin Creek MetroPark website

REGULAR Five Rivers Metro Parks Hiking Series HIKE; THIS HIKE STARTS AT 2:00 pm.

18 Mar 2007, Sunday – Eastwood MetroPark. 3 miles, 1.5 hours. 1385 Harshman Rd. at traffic light, last parking lot.

Eastwood MetroPark website

17 Mar 2007, Saturday – Sugarcreek MetroPark. 5 miles, 2.5 hours. 4178 Conference Rd., parking lot.

Sugarcreek MetroPark website

11 Mar 2007, Sunday – Carriage Hill MetroPark. 3 miles, 1.5 hours. 7891 E. Shull Rd., parking lot at Cedar Lake Shelter.

Carriage Hill MetroPark website

10 Mar 2007, Saturday – Cox Arboretum & Gardens MetroPark. 2 miles, 1 hours. 6733 Springboro Pk., Education Center.

Cox Metro Park website

4 Mar 2007, Sunday – Possum Creek MetroPark. 5 miles, 2.5 hours. 4790 Frytown Rd., Argonne Forest parking lot.

Possum Creek MetroPark website

3 Mar 2007, Saturday – Englewood MetroPark. 4 miles, 2 hours. 4361 U.S. 40 (east end of dam), Patty Shelter parking lot.

Englewood MetroPark website

February

25 Feb 2007, Sunday – Sugarcreek MetroPark. 5 miles, 2.5 hours. 4178 Conference Rd., parking lot.

Sugarcreek MetroPark website

24 Feb 2007, Saturday – Taylorsville MetroPark. 3 miles, 1.5 hours. 2000 U.S. 40 (west end of dam), Blue Heron Shelter.

Taylorsville MetroPark website

18 Feb 2007, Sunday – Eastwood MetroPark. 3 miles, 1.5 hours. 1385 Harshman Rd. at traffic light, last parking lot.

Eastwood MetroPark website

17 Feb 2007, Saturday – Twin Creek MetroPark. 5 miles, 2.5 hours. 8502 Chamberlain Rd., parking lot.

Twin Creek MetroPark website

11 Feb 2007, Sunday – Englewood MetroPark. 4 miles, 2 hours. 4361 U.S. 40 (east end of dam), Patty Shelter parking lot.

Englewood MetroPark website

10 Feb 2007, Saturday – Wegerzyn Gardens MetroPark. 3 miles, 1.5 hours. 1301 E. Siebenthaler Ave., parking lot by building.

Wegerzyn Gardens MetroPark website

4 Feb 2007, Sunday – Germantown MetroPark. 4 miles, 2 hours. 6910 Boomershine Rd., Nature Center.

Germantown MetroPark website

3 Feb 2007, Saturday – Carriage Hill MetroPark. 3 miles, 1.5 hours. 7891 E. Shull Rd., parking lot at Cedar Lake Shelter.

Carriage Hill MetroPark website

January

28 Jan 2007, Sunday – Twin Creek MetroPark. 4 miles, 2 hours. 8502 Chamberlain Rd., parking lot.

Twin Creek MetroPark website

27 Jan 2007, Saturday – Possum Creek MetroPark. 5 miles, 2.5 hours. 4790 Frytown Rd., Argonne Forest parking lot.

Possum Creek MetroPark website

21 Jan 2007, Sunday – Englewood MetroPark. 4 miles, 2 hours. 4361 U.S. 40 (east end of dam), Patty Shelter parking lot.

Englewood MetroPark website

20 Jan 2007, Saturday – Eastwood MetroPark. 3 miles, 1.5 hours. 1385 Harshman Rd. at traffic light, last parking lot.

Eastwood MetroPark website

14 Jan 2007, Sunday – Sugarcreek MetroPark. 4 miles, 2 hours. 4178 Conference Rd., parking lot.

Sugarcreek MetroPark website

13 Jan 2007, Saturday – Taylorsville MetroPark. 3 miles, 1.5 hours. 2000 U.S. 40 (west end of dam), Blue Heron Shelter.

Taylorsville MetroPark website

7 Jan 2007, Sunday – Carriage Hill MetroPark. 3 miles, 1.5 hours. 7891 E. Shull Rd., parking lot at Cedar Lake Shelter.

Carriage Hill MetroPark website

6 Jan 2007, Saturday – Cox Arboretum & Gardens MetroPark. 2 miles, 1 hours. 6733 Springboro Pk., Education Center.

Cox Metro Park website

December

17 Dec 2006 – Charleston Falls. 4 miles, 1 ½ hours “B”. Go north on State Route 202 (Troy Pike) about a mile past US 40 to Ross Road. Turn left (west) onto Ross Road and proceed about a half mile to the park entrance. Meet in the main parking lot.

Charleston Falls Website

03 Dec 2006Eastwood MetroPark. 4 miles, 2 hours “A”. Use the Harshman Road entrance at the traffic light (just north of the Air Force Museum). Meet at the last parking lot. Harshman Road is the extension of Woodman on the south and Needmore on the north.

Eastwood MetroPark Website

November

19 Nov 2006 – Sycamore State Park. 6-8 miles 3 hours “B”. Take Wolf Creek Pike west out of Trotwood to Diamond Mill Road, then north to Providence Road. Follow signs to park. Meet near restrooms.

Sycamore State Park Website

05 Nov 2006 – Brukner Nature Center. 4-5 miles, 2 hours “B”. From I-75, take exit #73 and go west on State Route 55 for 2.4 miles; take Horseshoe Bend Rd. to the right and proceed for another 2.1 miles to the entrance which is on the right.

Brukner Nature Center Website

October

29 Oct 2006 – Carriage Hill MetroPark. 4 miles, 1 ½ hours “A”. Take Ohio Rt 201 (Brandt Pike) north from Dayton past I70. Turn right at East Shull Road into the MetroPark. Meet at the Cedar Lake Shelter parking lot off E. Shull Road.

Carriage Hill MetroPark Website

15 Oct 2006 – Bill Yeck Park. 5 miles, 2 hours, “C”. Outside Centerville. Proceed south on Wilmington Pike from Centerville Station Road (Franklin or Ohio Rt 725). Meet in the parking lot on west (right) side of Wilmington Pike, just before the curve to Conference Road and Sugarcreek MetroPark.

Bill Yeck Park Website

01 Oct 2006 – Caesar Creek State Park *****(Starts at 10:00 A.M.)*****14 miles, 4 to 5 hours, “B”. Take 75 or 48 or 42 north or south to SR-73. Proceed east over the bridge at Caesar Creek Lake. The first street after the bridge on the right will take you to the parking lot at the 50 Springs picnic area. Park in the first parking lot on the left at the restroom. Bring a small lunch to carry in your pack.

Caesar Creek State Park Website

September

17 September 2006Possum Creek MetroPark. 5 miles, 2 ½ hours “A” From Dayton, proceed south along SR-4 (Germantown Road) to Frytown Road. Turn left (east). Use entrance PC-1 at 4790 Frytown Road. Meet in parking lot PC-3; turn right at the STOP sign.

Possum Creek MetroPark Website

03 September 2006Sugarcreek MetroPark. 4-5 miles, 2 ½ hours “C”. From I675, follow Wilmington Pike south past SR725. Continue less than a mile past SR725 to the intersection of Conference Road with Wilmington Pike. Turn left onto Conference Road. Meet in the parking lot at 4178 Conference Road.

Sugarcreek MetroPark Website

August

20 August 2006Englewood MetroPark. 5 miles, 2 ½ hours “B”. Use entrance ER-1 off SR-40 (east end of dam). Meet at Patty Shelter parking lot.

Englewood MetroPark Website

06 August 2006Twin Creek MetroPark. 6 miles, 3 hours “D”. Take SR-4 about a mile south of Germantown to Eby Road. Turn left and proceed a very short way to 9688 Eby Road. Turn left into the parking lot off 9688 Eby Road.

Twin Creek MetroPark Website

July

30 July 2006Eastwood MetroPark. 4 miles, 2 hours “A”. Use the Harshman Road entrance at the traffic light (just north of the Air Force Museum). Meet at the last parking lot. Harshman Road is the extension of Woodman on the south and Needmore on the north.

Eastwood MetroPark Website

16 July 2006Taylorsville MetroPark. 5 miles, 2 hours “B”. Take I75 north from Dayton past I70. Exit at US40. Travel east on US40 to the dam. Note that US40 turns right (south) onto Brown School Road. Cross the dam and proceed beyond the dam on US 40. Meet in the parking lot at 2101 U.S. 40 (formerly known as TR5).

Taylorsville MetroPark Website

02 July 2006Caesar Creek State Park. 6 miles, 2.5 hours, “B”. Take 75 or 48 or 42 north or south to SR-73. Proceed east over the bridge at Caesar Creek Lake. The first street after the bridge on the right will take you to the parking lot at the Fifty Springs picnic area. Park in the first parking lot on the left at the restroom.

Caesar Creek State Park Website

June

18 June 2006 – Germantown MetroPark 7 miles 2 ½ hours “D”. Meet at the Germantown Nature Center off Boomershine Road.

Germantown Website

04 June 2006 – Grant Park 5 miles 4-5 miles 2 hours “C”. Meet at Normandy School parking lot on Normandy Ridge Road, west of Paragon Road, at the I-675 overpass.

Grant Park Website

May

21 May 2006 – Sycamore State Park 6-8 miles 3 hours “B”. Take Wolf Creek Pike west out of Trotwood to Diamond Mill Road, then north to Providence Road. Follow signs to park. Meet near restrooms.

Sycamore State Park Website

07 May 2006 – Carriage Hill MetroPark 5 miles 2 hours “A”. Take Ohio Rt 201 (Brandt Pike) north from Dayton past I70. Turn right at East Shull Road into the MetroPark. Meet at the Cedar Lake Shelter parking lot off East Shull Road.

Carriage Hill Website

April

23 April 2006 – John Bryan/ Clifton Gorge. 5-6 miles 3 hours, “D”. From the north edge of Yellow Springs, go east on S.R. 343 then south on S.R. 370 to John Bryan State Park. Meet in the first parking lot on the right just beyond the park office.

John Bryan Website

02 April 2006 – The Narrows. 4-5 miles, 2 hours “C”. From US-35 just west of Xenia, go south on Factory Road to Indian Ripple Road. Entrance is opposite Factory Road. Meet in the parking lot.

The Narrows Website

March (Five Rivers Metro Parks Health Hikes)

26 March 2006, Sunday – RiverScape MetroPark. 3 miles, 1.5 hours. Meet at Cash Register Invention Station at Fifth Third Field, corner of Patterson and Monument Ave.

Five Rivers Website

25 March 2006, Saturday – Sugarcreek MetroPark. 4 miles, 2 hours. 4178 Conference Rd., meet at parking lot.

Sugarcreek Website

19 March 2006, Sunday – Rice Field. 5 miles, 2.5 hours. Parking lot off Day-Cinn. Pk., south edge of Miamisburg.

Five Rivers Website

18 March 2006, Saturday – Wegerzyn Gardens MetroPark. 3 miles, 1.5 hours. 1301 Siebenthaler Ave., parking lot by building.

Wegerzyn Website

12 March 2006, Sunday – Englewood MetroPark. 4 miles, 2 hours. 4361 U.S. 40 (east end of dam), meet at Patty Shelter parking lot.

Englewood Website

11 March 2006, Saturday – Cox Arboretum MetroPark. 2 miles, 1 hour. Visitor Center, 6733 Springboro Pk.

Cox Arboretum Website

05 March 2006, Sunday – Germantown MetroPark. 5 miles, 2.5 hours. Nature Center, 6910 Boomershine Rd.

Germantown Website

04 March 2006, Saturday – Carriage Hill MetroPark. 3 miles, 1.5 hour. Parking Lot at Cedar Lake Shelter, 7891 E. Shull Rd.

Carriage Hill Website

February (Five Rivers Metro Parks Health Hikes)

26 February 2006, Sunday – Possum Creek MetroPark. 3 miles, 1.5 hours. 4790 Frytown Rd. (PC-1), meet in Argonne Forest Parking Lot (PC-3).

Possum Creek Website

25 February 2006, Saturday – Germantown MetroPark. 4 miles, 2 hours. Nature Center, 6910 Boomershine Rd.

Germantown Website

19 February 2006, Sunday – Twin Creek MetroPark. 5 miles, 2.5 hours. 8502 Chamberlain Rd., meet at parking lot.

Twin Creek Website

18 February 2006, Saturday – Taylorsville MetroPark. 4 miles, 2 hour. 2000 U.S. 40 (west end of dam), meet at Blue Heron Shelter.

Taylorsville Website

12 February 2006, Sunday – Eastwood MetroPark. 3 miles, 1.5 hour. 1385 Harshman Rd. at traffic light; meet at last parking lot.

Eastwood Website

11 February 2006, Saturday – Englewood MetroPark. 3 miles, 1.5 hour. 4361 U.S. 40 (east end of dam), meet at Patty Shelter parking lot.

Englewood Website

05 February 2006, Sunday – Sugarcreek MetroPark. 5 miles, 2.5 hours. 4178 Conference Rd., meet at parking lot.

Sugarcreek Website

04 February 2006, Saturday – Wegerzyn Gardens MetroPark. 3 miles, 1.5 hours. 1301 Siebenthaler Ave., parking lot by building.

Wegerzyn Website

January (Five Rivers Metro Parks Health Hikes)

29 January 2006, Sunday – Twin Creek MetroPark. 3 miles, 1.5 hours. 8502 Chamberlain Rd., meet at parking lot.

Twin Creek Website

28 January 2006, Saturday – Englewood MetroPark. 4 miles, 2 hour. 4361 U.S. 40 (east end of dam), meet at Patty Shelter parking lot.

Englewood Website

22 January 2006, Sunday – Sugarcreek MetroPark. 3 miles, 1.5 hours. 4178 Conference Rd., meet at parking lot.

Sugarcreek Website

21 January 2006, Saturday – Taylorsville MetroPark. 3 miles, 1.5 hours. 2000 U.S. 40 (west end of dam), meet at Blue Heron Shelter.

Taylorsville Website

15 January 2006, Sunday – Possum Creek MetroPark. 5 miles, 2.5 hours. 4790 Frytown Rd. (PC-1), meet in Argonne Forest Parking Lot (PC-3).

Possum Creek Website

14 January 2006, Saturday – Carriage Hill MetroPark. 3 miles, 1.5 hour. Parking Lot at Cedar Lake Shelter, 7891 E. Shull Rd.

Carriage Hill Website

08 January 2006, Sunday – Eastwood MetroPark. 3 miles, 1.5 hour. 1385 Harshman Rd. at traffic light; meet at last parking lot.

Eastwood Website

07 January 2006, Saturday – Cox Arboretum MetroPark. 2 miles, 1 hour. Visitor Center, 6733 Springboro Pk.

Cox Arboretum Website

01 January 2006, Sunday – Rice Field. 5 miles, 2.5 hours. Parking lot off Day-Cinn. Pk., south edge of Miamisburg.

Five Rivers Website

December

18 Dec 2005 – Charleston Falls. 4 miles, 1 ½ hours, “B”. Go north on SR 202 (Troy Pike) about a mile past US 40 to Ross Road. Turn left onto Ross Road and proceed about a half mile west to the park entrance. Meet in the main parking lot.

Charleston Falls website

04 Dec 2005- Eastwood MetroPark. 4 miles, 1 ½ hours, “A”. Use the Harshman Road entrance at the traffic light (just north of the Air Force Museum). Meet at the last parking lot. Harshman Road is the extension of Woodman on the south and Needmore on the north.

Eastwood MetroPark website

November

20 Nov 2005 - Brukner Nature Center 4-5 miles, 2 hours , “B”. Take Horseshoe Bend Road, east off SR-48, north of Ludlow Falls, or take Horseshoe Bend Road west off SR-55.

Brukner Nature Center website

06 Nov 2005 – Carriage Hill MetroPark. 4 miles, 1 hours “A”. Take Ohio Rt 201 (Brandt Pike) north from Dayton past I70. Turn right at East Shull Road into the MetroPark. Meet at the Cedar Lake Shelter parking lot off E. Shull Road. There will be a short meeting before this hike to talk about the future of Metro Dayton Hikers.

Carriage Hill MetroPark website

October

30 Oct 2005 – Possum Creek MetroPark. 5 miles, 2 hours, “A”. From Dayton, proceed south along SR-4 (Germantown Road) to Frytown Road. Turn left (east). Use entrance PC-1 on Frytown Road. Meet in parking lot PC-3. Daylight savings time ends.

Possum Creek MetroPark website

16 Oct 2005 – Taylorsville MetroPark. 5 miles, 2 hours, “B”. Take I75 north from Dayton past I70. Exit at US40. Travel east on US40 to the dam. Note that US40 turns right (south) onto Brown School Road. Use entrance TR-3 at the west end of the dam. Meet in the gravel parking lot.

Taylorsville MetroPark website

02 Oct 2005 – Bill Yeck Park. 5 miles, 2 hours, “C”. Outside Centerville. Proceed south on Wilmington Pike from Centerville Station Road (Franklin or Ohio Rt. 725). Meet in parking lot on west (right) side of Wilmington Pike, just before the curve to Conference Road and Sugarcreek MetroPark.

Bill Yeck Park website

September

18 September 2005 – Caesar Creek State Park *****(Starts at 10:00 A.M.)*****

14 miles, 4 to 5 hours, “B”. Take 75 or 48 or 42 north or south to SR-73. Proceed east over the bridge at Caesar Creek Lake. The first street after the bridge on the right will take you to the parking lot at the 50 Springs picnic area. Park in the first parking lot on the left at the restroom. Bring a small lunch to carry in pack.

Caesar Creek State Park Website

04 September 2005 – John Bryan/Clifton Gorge. 5-6 miles, 3 hours, “D”. From the north edge of Yellow Springs, go east on S.R. 343 then south on S.R. 370 to John Bryan State Park. Meet in the first parking lot on the right just beyond the park office.

John Bryan State Park Website

August

21 August 2005 – Sugarcreek MetroPark. 4-5 miles, 2 hours, “C”. Meet in parking lot off of Conference Road.

Sugarcreek MetroPark Website

07 August 2005 – Englewood MetroPark. 5 miles, 2 hours, “B”. Use Entrance ER-1 (east end of dam); meet at Patty Shelter parking lot.

Englewood MetroPark Website

July

31 July 2005 – Germantown MetroPark. 7 miles, 3 hours, “D”. Meet at the Germantown Nature Center off Boomershine Road.

Germantown Metropark Website

17 July 2005 – Stillwater Prairie. 4 miles, 2 hours, “A”. Go north on SR-48 (North Main Street in Dayton) a short distance north of Covington. Go west on SR-185 to park on south side of road. Meet in first parking lot to the left.

Stillwater Prairie Reserve Website

03 July 2005 – Grant Park. 4-5 miles, 2 ½ hours, “C”. Meet at Normandy School parking lot on Normandy Ridge Road, west of Paragon Road, at the I-675 overpass.

Grant Park Website

June

19 June 2005 – Sycamore State Park[1]. 6-8 miles 3 hours “B”. Take Wolf Creek Pike west out of Trotwood to Diamond Mill Road, then north to Providence Road. Follow signs to park. Meet near restrooms.

Sycamore State Park Website

05 June 2005 – Twin Creek MetroPark 6 miles 2 ½ hours “D”. Take SR-4 about a mile south of Germantown to Eby Road. Meet in the parking lot off Eby Road just south of the intersection.

Twin Creek MetroPark Website

May

29 May 2005 – Possum Creek MetroPark. 5 miles, 2 hours “A”. From Dayton, proceed south along SR-4 (Germantown Road) to Frytown Road. Turn left (east). Use Entrance PC-1 on Frytown Road. Meet in parking lot PC-3.

Possum Creek MetroPark Website

15 May 2005 – Glen Helen Nature Preserve 6-8 miles, 2 ½ hours “C”. From north edge of Yellow Springs, proceed east on Ohio 343 to Corry Road. Meet in Glen Helen Museum parking lot.

Glen Helen Website

01 May 2005 – The Narrows 4-5 miles, 2 hours “C”. From US-35 just west of Xenia, go south on Factory Road to Indian Ripple Road. Entrance is opposite Factory Road. Meet in the parking lot.

Greene County Parks Website

April

17 April 2005 – A hike in the new area of land bought by Five Rivers MetroParks; Led by Dave Nolan; Meet at Wegerzyn Gardens MetroPark; bushwhacking hike; miles unknown, length unknown.

Five Rivers MetroParks Website

03 April 2005 – Hills & Dales Park 5 miles, 2 hours “A”. Meet at the front door of Wright Memorial Public Library, 1776 Far Hills Avenue in Oakwood. Wright Library is on the east side of Far Hills between Aberdeen and Telford Avenues. Park on Aberdeen or Telford. (Daylight Savings Time Begins).

Hills & Dales MetroPark Website

March (Five Rivers Metro Parks Health Hikes)

27 March 2005, Sunday – RiverScape MetroPark. 3 miles, 1.5 hours. Meet at Cash Register Invention Station at Fifth Third Field, corner of Patterson and Monument Ave.

Five Rivers Website

26 March 2005, Saturday – Englewood MetroPark II. 3 miles, 1.5 hour. 100 E. National Rd., corner of U.S. 40 & S.R. 48, meet at parking lot.

Englewood Website

20 March 2005, Sunday – Rice Field. 5 miles, 2.5 hours. Parking lot off Day-Cinn. Pk., south edge of Miamisburg.

Five Rivers Website

19 March 2005, Saturday – Germantown MetroPark. 4 miles, 2 hours. Nature Center, 6910 Boomershine Rd.

Germantown Website

13 March 2005, Sunday – Eastwood MetroPark. 3 miles, 1.5 hour. 1385 Harshman Rd. at traffic light; meet at last parking lot.

Eastwood Website

12 March 2005, Saturday – Taylorsville MetroPark. 3 miles, 1.5 hours. 2000 U.S. 40 (west end of dam), meet at Blue Heron Shelter.

Taylorsville Website

06 March 2005, Sunday – Twin Creek MetroPark. 5 miles, 2.5 hours. 8502 Chamberlain Rd., meet at parking lot.

Possum Creek Website

05 March 2005, Saturday – Wegerzyn Gardens MetroPark. 3 miles, 1.5 hours. 1301 Siebenthaler Ave., parking lot by building.

Wegerzyn Website

February (Five Rivers Metro Parks Health Hikes)

27 February 2005, Sunday – Taylorsville MetroPark. 2 miles, 1 hour. 2000 U.S. 40 (west end of dam), meet at Blue Heron Shelter.

Taylorsville Website

26 February 2005, Saturday – Cox Arboretum MetroPark. 3 miles, 1.5 hours. Visitor Center, 6733 Springboro Pk.

Cox Arboretum Website

20 February 2005, Sunday – Germantown MetroPark. 5 miles, 2.5 hours. Nature Center, 6910 Boomershine Rd.

Germantown Website

19 February 2005, Saturday – Sugarcreek MetroPark. 3 miles, 1.5 hours. 4178 Conference Rd., meet at parking lot.

Sugarcreek Website

13 February 2005, Sunday – Carriage Hill MetroPark. 3 miles, 1.5 hour. Parking Lot at Cedar Lake Shelter, 7891 E. Shull Rd.

Carriage Hill Website

12 February 2005, Saturday – Twin Creek MetroPark. 3 miles, 1.5 hours. 8502 Chamberlain Rd., meet at parking lot.

Twin Creek Website

06 February 2005, Sunday – Possum Creek MetroPark. 5 miles, 2.5 hours. 4790 Frytown Rd. (PC-1), meet in Argonne Forest Parking Lot (PC-3).

Possum Creek Website

05 February 2005, Saturday – Englewood MetroPark II. 3 miles, 1.5 hour. 100 E. National Rd., corner of U.S. 40 & S.R. 48, meet at parking lot.

Englewood Website

January (Five Rivers Metro Parks Health Hikes)

30 January 2005, Sunday – Eastwood MetroPark. 3 miles, 1.5 hour. 1385 Harshman Rd. at traffic light; meet at last parking lot.

Eastwood Website

29 January 2005, Saturday – Carriage Hill MetroPark. 3 miles, 1.5 hour. Parking Lot at Cedar Lake Shelter, 7891 E. Shull Rd.

Carriage Hill Website

23 January 2005, Sunday – Cox Arboretum MetroPark. 2 miles, 1 hour. Visitor Center, 6733 Springboro Pk.

Cox Arboretum Website

22 January 2005, Saturday – Germantown MetroPark. 4 miles, 2 hours. Nature Center, 6910 Boomershine Rd.

Germantown Website

16 January 2005, Sunday – Sugarcreek MetroPark. 5 miles, 2.5 hours. 4178 Conference Rd., meet at parking lot.

Sugarcreek Website

15 January 2005, Saturday – Possum Creek MetroPark. 3 miles, 1.5 hours. 4790 Frytown Rd. (PC-1), meet in Argonne Forest Parking Lot (PC-3).

Possum Creek Website

09 January 2005, Sunday – Englewood MetroPark I. 2 miles, 1 hour. 4361 U.S. 40 (east end of dam), meet at Patty Shelter parking lot. CANCELLED DUE TO FLOODING.

Englewood Website

08 January 2005, Saturday – Wegerzyn Gardens MetroPark. 3 miles, 1.5 hours. 1301 Siebenthaler Ave., parking lot by building. CANCELLED DUE TO FLOODING.

Wegerzyn Website

02 January 2005, Sunday – Rice Field. 5 miles, 2.5 hours. Parking lot off Day-Cinn. Pk., south edge of Miamisburg.

Five Rivers Website

December

19 December 2004 – Charleston Falls. 4 miles, 1 ½ hours “B”. Go north on SR-202 about a mile past US-40 to Ross Road. Proceed about a half-mile west on Ross Road to the park entrance. Meet in the main parking lot.

http://www.miamicountyparks.com/charleston/charleston.htm

05 December 2004 – Grant Park. 4-5 miles, 2-2 ½ hours “C”. Meet at Normandy School parking lot on Normandy Ridge Road, west of Paragon Road, at the I-675 overpass.

http://www.cwpd.org/pdf_files/grant_park_map.pdf

November

21 Nov 2004 – Possum Creek MetroPark. 5 miles, 2 hours “A”. From Dayton, proceed south along SR-4 (Germantown Road) to Frytown Road. Turn left (east). Use Entrance PC-1 on Frytown Road. Meet in parking lot PC-3.

http://www.metroparks.org/Facilities/Possum_Creek_MetroPark/possum_creek_metropark.html

07 November 2004 – Caesar Creek State Park (Camp ground)

5 miles 2 ½ hours “A”. Take 75 or 48 or 42 north or south to SR-73. Proceed east across the bridge and then a couple of miles to Brimstone Road. Follow Brimstone (you will come to a stop sign; go straight ahead) to Center Road. Turn left (west) on Center Road and follow it to the campground parking lot. (See map)

http://www.shakerwssg.org/caesar_creek_state_park.htm

October

31 October 2004 – Eastwood MetroPark. 4 miles, 1 1/2 hours “A”. Use the Harshman Road entrance at traffic light. Meet at the last parking lot.

http://www.metroparks.org/Facilities/Eastwood_MetroPark/eastwood_metropark.html

17 October 2004 – Stillwater Prairie.

4-5 miles “A” 2 ½ hours. Go north on SR-48 (North Main Street in Dayton) a short distance north of Covington. Go west on SR-185 to park on south side of road. Meet in first parking lot to the left.

http://www.miamicountyparks.com/stillwaterprairie/stillwaterprairie.htm

03 October 2004 – Caesar Creek State Park *****(Starts at 10:00 A.M.)*****

15 miles, 5 hours “A”. Take 75 or 48 or 42 north or south to SR-73. Proceed east over the bridge at Caesar Creek Lake. The first street after the bridge on the right will take you to the parking lot at the 50 Springs picnic area. Park in the first Parking lot on the left at the restroom. Bring a small lunch to carry in pack.

http://www.shakerwssg.org/caesar_creek_state_park.htm

September

19 September 2004 – Carriage Hill MetroPark. 4-5 miles, 2 ½ hours, “A”. Take State Route 201 (Brandt Pike) to the north past I70. Turn right (east) onto East Shull Road. Meet at the Cedar Lake Shelter Parking lot off East Shull Road.

http://www.metroparks.org/Facilities/Carriage_Hill_MetroPark/carriage_hill_metropark.html

05 September 2004 – Brukner Nature Center. 4-5 miles, 2 hours, “B”. Take Horseshoe Bend Road east off SR-48 north of Ludlow Falls, or take Horseshoe Bend Road west off SR-55.

http://www.bruknernaturecenter.com/

August

29 August 2004 – Twin Creek MetroPark 6-7 miles, 3 hours, “D”. Take SR-4 about a mile south of Germantown to Eby Road. Turn left and proceed 1 to 2 miles to Chamberlain Road. Turn left on Chamberlain Road and proceed to parking lot on left.

15 August 2004 – Taylorsville MetroPark 4-5 miles, 2 hours, “B”. Meet in the parking lot TR-5 off US 40.

01 August 2004 – Bill Yeck Park. 5 miles, 2 hours, “C”. Outside Centerville. Proceed south on Wilmington Pike from Centerville Station Road (Franklin or Ohio Rt. 725). Meet in parking lot on west (right) side of Wilmington Pike, just before the curve to Conference Road and Sugarcreek MetroPark.

July

18 July 2004 – John Bryan/Clifton Gorge. 5-6 miles, 3 hours, “D”. From the north edge of Yellow Springs, go east on S.R. 343 then south on S.R. 370 to John Bryan State Park. Meet in the first parking lot on the right just beyond the park office.

04 July 2004 –Sugarcreek MetroPark. 4-5 miles, 2 hours, “C”. Meet in parking lot off of Conference Road.

June

20 June 2004 – Sycamore State Park. 5 miles 2 ½ hours “B”. Take Wolf Creek Pike west out of Trotwood to Diamond Mill Road, then north to Providence Road. Follow signs to park. Meet near restrooms.