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Start time of 1pm.

On April 21st and 28th, we'll hike on asphalt roads in and around Germantown Metropark. This will help prepare those who will be hiking on the Camino de Santiago trail. Apologies to those who prefer hiking in the woods, as I usually do. Same starting point, 7-9 miles.

The hike will begin at the scheduled start time. Bring water and a snack if desired. If your plans change please update your RSVP.

The pace should be approximately 3.0-3.3 MPH (18-20 min/mile). This is not a slow pace. If the pace is too fast for you, please be prepared to hike on your own back to your car.

Dogs are permitted with leashes no longer than 8 feet, per park guidelines.

Please note that some GPS units in cars will not route you properly to the start of the hike. Instead, in the Meetup app for the hike, tap the Google icon and follow the routing.

The Legal Stuff: The event host is just a 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/

Yep, it's another "optimists unite" hike. We've got a 50/50 shot that the rain will have moved out of the area by the time this hike starts. So everyone think sunshiny thoughts. The temperature will be in the wonderful low 70s with a light breeze if we can escape the rain. There WILL be MUD on the trails, but not of the kind that sucks your boots off your feet. I know where all the less muddy trails are, and we'll stick to those. You may want your water bottle, and also hiking boots or hiking shoes since there may be a creek crossing or two using mostly large rocks. There will likely be a bit of mud. I do have an alternate route in mind if the water level is high. You may also want trekking poles. The pace for this hike will be about 2.8 mph on somewhat hilly terrain in some places. This hike will be about 3 - 3.5 miles in length. You may want to bring a change of shoes for your drive home. This hike is cross posted with another group.

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/