Miami Valley Outdoor Club

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Location:

2101 U.S. 40 - East of Taylorsville Dam

Description:

"Get Out and Go Hike"
Every Tuesday Evening in April
at Taylorsville MetroPark

Start time: 4:20 - Fast pace


Join Sharon M and members of the Miami Valley Outdoor Club for a brisk Tuesday hike at Taylorsville MetroPark. This fast-paced hike through hilly wooded terrain and along the Great Miami River lasts about an hour. Hike begins promptly at 4:20 so that everyone can finish before dark. Meet at the parking lot near the CCC shelter off Route 40.

The orange trail has a closed section so Sharon is going to do 2 modified loops on the Orange trail at the 4:20 start she will be leading the brisk pace hike. The group will be back at the CCC shelter by 5:20. A second, slower paced hike around the orange trail again will start at 5:20. You may want a head lamp if you come at 5:20 and do the slower loop. It will take about 1 hour 15+ minutes for the second loop. There are many options if you want to do a shorter and/or slower loop

Hope to see you there.

Contact Name:

Sharon Mullins, 620-0887

Contact Email:

dmullinsvanoh@aol.com

Time:

6:30pm

Location:

Wegerzyn MetroPark

Description:

6:30 p.m. Business meeting

7:00 p.m. Speaker: John Halley

My Bike Trails, A Community Cycling Website

In 2008, John Halley and Bill Otto, created an innovative interactive trail map website using Google-based Maps, color-coded GPS files and geo-coded map markers, and digital pictures and video to provide riders accurate media-rich trail info (parking, parks, restrooms, water, picnic area, etc.) and trail-side businesses (bike shops, restaurants, hotels, B&Bs, camping, etc.). So far they have mapped all the trails from Cincinnati-Dayton-Columbus-Indianapolis (including most mountain bike trails), collecting handle bar-mounted digital video (some head cam), pictures, and GPS data.

The maps are free to the public, and My Bike Trails collects revenue through low-cost trail-side businesses ads, and sharing the maps with other websites. MBT has had nearly 100,000 map views in its first year, and achieved high ranks from Google and Yahoo.

See more info on the "Speaker" section of this website

Contact Name:

Lindy McDonough

Contact Email:

lindymcd46@aol.com

Time:

5:00pm - 8:00pm

Location:

104 Valley St, Dayton, OH

Description:

Join MVOC members and other kayaking enthusiasts at Whitwater Warehouse for an evening paddle down the Mad River. You won't even feel like you are near a big city until the very end. Most of the trip is along lovely natural wooded river banks. You might see great blue herons, kingfishers, deer, and turtles. Enjoy the easy ride with a few small rapids to get your adrenalin going. Whitewater Warehouse waiver required.

Shuttles leave at approximately 5:30 and 6:15 p.m.

Come about a half hour to 45 minutes early to sign up and gear up if you plan to rent your equipment

$15 for all gear, kayak and shuttle.
$5 for shuttle if you bring your own kayak
$1 for shuttle if you bought your kayak at Whitewater Warehouse.

Check the Whitewater Warehouse website for more details.

Contact Name:

Lindy McDonough, 278-1493

Contact Email:

lindymcd46@aol.com

Time:

7:00pm - 9:00pm

Location:

Cox Arboretum MetroPark, 6733 Springboro Pike.

Description:

MetroParks Program - Free

Experience life on the Appalachian Trail like never before. Follow three thru-hikers as the journey from Katahdin, Mainr to Springer Mountain, Georgia. A magical summer of solitude and perserverance over 2,170 miles. Film length, 86 minutes

Contact Name:

Five Rivers MetroParks

Contact Email:

www.metroparks.org

Location:

Possum Creek, 4790 Frytown Rd. or Eastwood, 1401 Harshman Rd.

Description:

A MetroParks Program

Possum Creek and Eastwood MetroParks.
Please note: occasional boat races at Eastwood Lake may affect night fishing schedule.

Every Friday night through Sept. 30. Bring flashlight or lantern. No reservations required.

Contact Name:

Contact Email:

Time:

5:30pm - 6:30pm

Location:

Nat'l City 2nd St. Market, 600 E. 2nd St.

Description:

Bring your bike and join a community of "bike-minded individuals" as they hit the streets of Dayton to promote cycling on the first Friday of every month.

Sponsored by Courteous Mass Dayton

Contact Name:

Contact Email:

Time:

9:00am - 4:00pm

Location:

Eastwood MetroPark

Description:

See long-time MVOC member Ralph and his 1979 Spitfire on display at Eastwood MetroPark for the Dayton, Ohio British Car Day 2010, sponsored by the MG Car Club and Miami Valley Triumphs. You'll have a chance to do a lot of walking too with hundreds of restored British automobiles to see at this 26th annual exhibition.

Ride your bike to the show from home or someplace like Wegerzyn Gardens. Or you could take your kayak or canoe and get in some paddling time before or after a stroll through the classic cars.

Contact Name:

Lindy McDonough

Contact Email:

lindymcd46@aol.com

Time:

6:30pm - 8:00pm

Location:

Near Dayton's Near Dayton's Belmont neighborhood at Newcastle Drive off Eastgate Avenue.

Description:

Join other MVOCers for a visit to the Miami Valley's newest natural wonder - the 30-acre Woodman Fen which opened to the public in July. Five Rivers MetroParks took seven years to restore this ancient wetland that dates to the last Ice Age 13,000 years ago. The fen, which was formerly used as an illegal dump now has a 1,000-foot boardwalk that winds through the wetland and is the longest in the MetroParks system. This newly opened natural area is the only one like it in Montgomery County.

Woodman Fen

Contact Name:

Lindy McDonough, 278-1493

Contact Email:

lindymcd46@aol.com

Location:

2101 U.S. 40 - East of Taylorsville Dam

Description:

"Get Out and Go Hike"
Every Tuesday Evening in April
at Taylorsville MetroPark

Start time: 4:20 - Fast pace


Join Sharon M and members of the Miami Valley Outdoor Club for a brisk Tuesday hike at Taylorsville MetroPark. This fast-paced hike through hilly wooded terrain and along the Great Miami River lasts about an hour. Hike begins promptly at 4:20 so that everyone can finish before dark. Meet at the parking lot near the CCC shelter off Route 40.

The orange trail has a closed section so Sharon is going to do 2 modified loops on the Orange trail at the 4:20 start she will be leading the brisk pace hike. The group will be back at the CCC shelter by 5:20. A second, slower paced hike around the orange trail again will start at 5:20. You may want a head lamp if you come at 5:20 and do the slower loop. It will take about 1 hour 15+ minutes for the second loop. There are many options if you want to do a shorter and/or slower loop

Hope to see you there.

Contact Name:

Sharon Mullins, 620-0887

Contact Email:

dmullinsvanoh@aol.com

Time:

6:30pm - 9:00pm

Location:

125 Clay St., Dayton, OH

Description:

Every Tuesday Night at 6:30

Where:
Urban Krag Climbing Center
125 Clay Street
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 224-5724

Information:
Meet at the viewing platform at 6:30 pm. After 6:30 the person at the desk can point us out in the climbing area.

Your first time in to the gym you will need to complete a belay certification which takes about 30 to 45 minutes and is a one-time charge of $15.00. Everyone 14 or older must complete a belay certification. If you are under the age of 14 you will need someone who is belay certified to belay for you.
If you are a minor (under the age of 18) you will need to have a parent or guardian sign a waiver for you.

Cost:

The Urban Krag is offering free shoe and harness rental on Tuesday nights for all (Urban Krag) non-members and we would like to take advantage of the savings.

The total charges for a first time visit will be:
Belay certification $15.00
Daily pass $12.00
Shoes $4.00 - Free on Tuesday nights
Harness $3.00 - Free on Tuesday nights

Contact Name:

Hank Trimble

Contact Email:

hand_trimble@yahoo.com

Time:

5:00pm - 8:00pm

Location:

104 Valley St, Dayton, OH

Description:

Join MVOC members and other kayaking enthusiasts at Whitwater Warehouse for an evening paddle down the Mad River. You won't even feel like you are near a big city until the very end. Most of the trip is along lovely natural wooded river banks. You might see great blue herons, kingfishers, deer, and turtles. Enjoy the easy ride with a few small rapids to get your adrenalin going. Whitewater Warehouse waiver required.

Shuttles leave at approximately 5:30 and 6:15 p.m.

Come about a half hour to 45 minutes early to sign up and gear up if you plan to rent your equipment

$15 for all gear, kayak and shuttle.
$5 for shuttle if you bring your own kayak
$1 for shuttle if you bought your kayak at Whitewater Warehouse.

Check the Whitewater Warehouse website for more details.

Contact Name:

Lindy McDonough, 278-1493

Contact Email:

lindymcd46@aol.com

Time:

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Location:

224 N. St. Clair St., Downtown Dayton

Description:

MetroParks Program

Take this first step in the MetroParks paddle-sports progression. You will be introduced to equipment, trip planing, navigation and where to paddle locally and regionally.

For more info and to register call (937) 277-4374 or register online.

Ages 10 years and up.

Fee $5.

Contact Name:

Five Rivers Outdoors, 227-4374

Contact Email:

Time:

6:00pm - 7:00pm

Location:

Marion's Pizza on N. Dixie Dr.

Description:

Program and Activity Planning

All members welcome.

Stay after for pizza and conversation.

Contact Name:

Lindy McDonough, 278-1493

Contact Email:

Location:

Possum Creek, 4790 Frytown Rd. or Eastwood, 1401 Harshman Rd.

Description:

A MetroParks Program

Possum Creek and Eastwood MetroParks.
Please note: occasional boat races at Eastwood Lake may affect night fishing schedule.

Every Friday night through Sept. 30. Bring flashlight or lantern. No reservations required.

Contact Name:

Contact Email:

Location:

Corner Cone, Dayton & Walnut Sts., Yellow Springs, OH

Description:

Outdoor performances repeated at noon & 4:00 p.m.

Combine an afternoon bike ride or hike with a free short play written and performed by MVOCer Bonnie Spitzkeit. Watch a 10-minute play, or two or three, which run contiguously, including Bonnie's script script about non-native flora and fauna...and Shakespeare.

Bring your bike or rent one from the Cone, then grab an ice cream or snack and savor an original play. You can bike or ride before or after the show and maybe even dine on a real meal before heading home. By the way, those inner tubing on the Mad River earlier in the day have time afterward for Bonnie's play in Yellow Springs and a bike ride too.

Contact Name:

Soft Serve Playhouse, 767-1164

Contact Email:

Location:

Mad River North of Springfield

Description:

It is so simple, yet so pleasant. Bring your innertube. You just drop your innertube into the river, sit down on it and float through a river paradise. Listen to the birds, talk to friends or just perfect your floating technique. If you do not have an innertube maybe we can loan you one, or tell you where to find one. Dress to get wet. Wear shoes that you do not mind getting wet. Do not bring anything onto the river that you will not mind losing. Sunglasses, (not prescription) sunscreen, a change of clothes. We meet in Springfield and travel north. We position cars at the takeout to shuttle drivers back to their cars at the put-in.

The river is spring fed and very clean and cold. It is also shallow for the most part. This event is weather dependent. Thunderstorms or high river levels make this dangerous. So explicit contact information is needed in case of cancellation.

Reservations Required and Waivers for non-members required.

Contact Name:

Dwight & Donna G,, 937-836-8515

Contact Email:

ddgehring60@verizon.net

Location:

2101 U.S. 40 - East of Taylorsville Dam

Description:

"Get Out and Go Hike"
Every Tuesday Evening in April
at Taylorsville MetroPark

Start time: 4:20 - Fast pace


Join Sharon M and members of the Miami Valley Outdoor Club for a brisk Tuesday hike at Taylorsville MetroPark. This fast-paced hike through hilly wooded terrain and along the Great Miami River lasts about an hour. Hike begins promptly at 4:20 so that everyone can finish before dark. Meet at the parking lot near the CCC shelter off Route 40.

The orange trail has a closed section so Sharon is going to do 2 modified loops on the Orange trail at the 4:20 start she will be leading the brisk pace hike. The group will be back at the CCC shelter by 5:20. A second, slower paced hike around the orange trail again will start at 5:20. You may want a head lamp if you come at 5:20 and do the slower loop. It will take about 1 hour 15+ minutes for the second loop. There are many options if you want to do a shorter and/or slower loop

Hope to see you there.

Contact Name:

Sharon Mullins, 620-0887

Contact Email:

dmullinsvanoh@aol.com

Time:

6:30pm - 9:00pm

Location:

125 Clay St., Dayton, OH

Description:

Every Tuesday Night at 6:30

Where:
Urban Krag Climbing Center
125 Clay Street
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 224-5724

Information:
Meet at the viewing platform at 6:30 pm. After 6:30 the person at the desk can point us out in the climbing area.

Your first time in to the gym you will need to complete a belay certification which takes about 30 to 45 minutes and is a one-time charge of $15.00. Everyone 14 or older must complete a belay certification. If you are under the age of 14 you will need someone who is belay certified to belay for you.
If you are a minor (under the age of 18) you will need to have a parent or guardian sign a waiver for you.

Cost:

The Urban Krag is offering free shoe and harness rental on Tuesday nights for all (Urban Krag) non-members and we would like to take advantage of the savings.

The total charges for a first time visit will be:
Belay certification $15.00
Daily pass $12.00
Shoes $4.00 - Free on Tuesday nights
Harness $3.00 - Free on Tuesday nights

Contact Name:

Hank Trimble

Contact Email:

hand_trimble@yahoo.com

Time:

5:00pm - 8:00pm

Location:

104 Valley St, Dayton, OH

Description:

Join MVOC members and other kayaking enthusiasts at Whitwater Warehouse for an evening paddle down the Mad River. You won't even feel like you are near a big city until the very end. Most of the trip is along lovely natural wooded river banks. You might see great blue herons, kingfishers, deer, and turtles. Enjoy the easy ride with a few small rapids to get your adrenalin going. Whitewater Warehouse waiver required.

Shuttles leave at approximately 5:30 and 6:15 p.m.

Come about a half hour to 45 minutes early to sign up and gear up if you plan to rent your equipment

$15 for all gear, kayak and shuttle.
$5 for shuttle if you bring your own kayak
$1 for shuttle if you bought your kayak at Whitewater Warehouse.

Check the Whitewater Warehouse website for more details.

Contact Name:

Lindy McDonough, 278-1493

Contact Email:

lindymcd46@aol.com

Time:

4:30pm - 8:30pm

Location:

Eastwood Lake, 1401 Harshman Rd.

Description:

Test your kayaking, canoeing, windsurfing or sailing skills at clear, warm, beautiful Eastwood Lake. A kayak, sailboard and a mini sailboat will be available for sure.

Anyone with their own boards and boats (no motors) are welcome to bring them too. We usually send someone out for Colonel Sanders around 6:00 p.m. If you do not want to get in the water, join us anyway for the good company. Bring a bicycle and/or lawn chair to explore the park or enjoy the view while the others surf, sail and paddle.

Contact Name:

Lindy M. 278-1493, or Jeanne B. 299-4102

Contact Email:

lindymcd46@aol.com

Location:

Possum Creek, 4790 Frytown Rd. or Eastwood, 1401 Harshman Rd.

Description:

A MetroParks Program

Possum Creek and Eastwood MetroParks.
Please note: occasional boat races at Eastwood Lake may affect night fishing schedule.

Every Friday night through Sept. 30. Bring flashlight or lantern. No reservations required.

Contact Name:

Contact Email:

Time:

6:00pm - 8:30pm

Location:

South Montgomery County Low Dam, 3864 Hydraulic Rd.

Description:

MetroParks Program

Enjoy a pleasant float during a late summer evening. We will kayak the southern section of the river from West Carrolton to Miamisburg. Prior kayaking experience is required and the paddling progression is strongly recommended. You must have completed kayak basics or have demonstravble experience to attend

To register and for more information, please call (937) 277-4374

Age 8 years and up

Fee: $5

Contact Name:

Five Rivers Outdoors, (937) 277-4374

Contact Email:

Location:

2101 U.S. 40 - East of Taylorsville Dam

Description:

"Get Out and Go Hike"
Every Tuesday Evening in April
at Taylorsville MetroPark

Start time: 4:20 - Fast pace


Join Sharon M and members of the Miami Valley Outdoor Club for a brisk Tuesday hike at Taylorsville MetroPark. This fast-paced hike through hilly wooded terrain and along the Great Miami River lasts about an hour. Hike begins promptly at 4:20 so that everyone can finish before dark. Meet at the parking lot near the CCC shelter off Route 40.

The orange trail has a closed section so Sharon is going to do 2 modified loops on the Orange trail at the 4:20 start she will be leading the brisk pace hike. The group will be back at the CCC shelter by 5:20. A second, slower paced hike around the orange trail again will start at 5:20. You may want a head lamp if you come at 5:20 and do the slower loop. It will take about 1 hour 15+ minutes for the second loop. There are many options if you want to do a shorter and/or slower loop

Hope to see you there.

Contact Name:

Sharon Mullins, 620-0887

Contact Email:

dmullinsvanoh@aol.com

Time:

6:30pm - 9:00pm

Location:

125 Clay St., Dayton, OH

Description:

Every Tuesday Night at 6:30

Where:
Urban Krag Climbing Center
125 Clay Street
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 224-5724

Information:
Meet at the viewing platform at 6:30 pm. After 6:30 the person at the desk can point us out in the climbing area.

Your first time in to the gym you will need to complete a belay certification which takes about 30 to 45 minutes and is a one-time charge of $15.00. Everyone 14 or older must complete a belay certification. If you are under the age of 14 you will need someone who is belay certified to belay for you.
If you are a minor (under the age of 18) you will need to have a parent or guardian sign a waiver for you.

Cost:

The Urban Krag is offering free shoe and harness rental on Tuesday nights for all (Urban Krag) non-members and we would like to take advantage of the savings.

The total charges for a first time visit will be:
Belay certification $15.00
Daily pass $12.00
Shoes $4.00 - Free on Tuesday nights
Harness $3.00 - Free on Tuesday nights

Contact Name:

Hank Trimble

Contact Email:

hand_trimble@yahoo.com

Time:

5:00pm - 8:00pm

Location:

104 Valley St, Dayton, OH

Description:

Join MVOC members and other kayaking enthusiasts at Whitwater Warehouse for an evening paddle down the Mad River. You won't even feel like you are near a big city until the very end. Most of the trip is along lovely natural wooded river banks. You might see great blue herons, kingfishers, deer, and turtles. Enjoy the easy ride with a few small rapids to get your adrenalin going. Whitewater Warehouse waiver required.

Shuttles leave at approximately 5:30 and 6:15 p.m.

Come about a half hour to 45 minutes early to sign up and gear up if you plan to rent your equipment

$15 for all gear, kayak and shuttle.
$5 for shuttle if you bring your own kayak
$1 for shuttle if you bought your kayak at Whitewater Warehouse.

Check the Whitewater Warehouse website for more details.

Contact Name:

Lindy McDonough, 278-1493

Contact Email:

lindymcd46@aol.com

Time:

6:30am - 9:00am

Location:

224 N. St. Clair St., Downtown Dayton

Description:

A MetroParks Program

Learn about gear, trip planning, trail techniques and nutrition, physical fitness, and "Leave NO Trace" concepts. This class or other cdemonstrable experience is a rprerequisite for local Outdoor Recreation Dept. backpacking trips.

Registration is required and limited to please call (937) 277-4374

Ages 14 years and up.

Fee $5

Contact Name:

Five Rivers Outdoors, 277-4374

Contact Email:

Location:

Possum Creek, 4790 Frytown Rd. or Eastwood, 1401 Harshman Rd.

Description:

A MetroParks Program

Possum Creek and Eastwood MetroParks.
Please note: occasional boat races at Eastwood Lake may affect night fishing schedule.

Every Friday night through Sept. 30. Bring flashlight or lantern. No reservations required.

Contact Name:

Contact Email:

Location:

2101 U.S. 40 - East of Taylorsville Dam

Description:

"Get Out and Go Hike"
Every Tuesday Evening in April
at Taylorsville MetroPark

Start time: 4:20 - Fast pace


Join Sharon M and members of the Miami Valley Outdoor Club for a brisk Tuesday hike at Taylorsville MetroPark. This fast-paced hike through hilly wooded terrain and along the Great Miami River lasts about an hour. Hike begins promptly at 4:20 so that everyone can finish before dark. Meet at the parking lot near the CCC shelter off Route 40.

The orange trail has a closed section so Sharon is going to do 2 modified loops on the Orange trail at the 4:20 start she will be leading the brisk pace hike. The group will be back at the CCC shelter by 5:20. A second, slower paced hike around the orange trail again will start at 5:20. You may want a head lamp if you come at 5:20 and do the slower loop. It will take about 1 hour 15+ minutes for the second loop. There are many options if you want to do a shorter and/or slower loop

Hope to see you there.

Contact Name:

Sharon Mullins, 620-0887

Contact Email:

dmullinsvanoh@aol.com

Time:

6:30pm - 9:00pm

Location:

125 Clay St., Dayton, OH

Description:

Every Tuesday Night at 6:30

Where:
Urban Krag Climbing Center
125 Clay Street
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 224-5724

Information:
Meet at the viewing platform at 6:30 pm. After 6:30 the person at the desk can point us out in the climbing area.

Your first time in to the gym you will need to complete a belay certification which takes about 30 to 45 minutes and is a one-time charge of $15.00. Everyone 14 or older must complete a belay certification. If you are under the age of 14 you will need someone who is belay certified to belay for you.
If you are a minor (under the age of 18) you will need to have a parent or guardian sign a waiver for you.

Cost:

The Urban Krag is offering free shoe and harness rental on Tuesday nights for all (Urban Krag) non-members and we would like to take advantage of the savings.

The total charges for a first time visit will be:
Belay certification $15.00
Daily pass $12.00
Shoes $4.00 - Free on Tuesday nights
Harness $3.00 - Free on Tuesday nights

Contact Name:

Hank Trimble

Contact Email:

hand_trimble@yahoo.com

www.MiamiValleyOutdoorClub.org