Hiking
Events
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Wacky Wayfarer Series – Pokemon Go Hike – No Registration
Indian Mound Reserve 2750 US Rt 42 E, Cedarville, OHCharge those devices and hit the trails with us! We’re going on a hike to the Gym at the Adena Mound within Indian Mound Reserve. Dress in your best Pokemon trainer apparel and lets GO! Difficulty and accessibility will be listed under each event. Level 1 - Flat dirt, gravel, or paved trail. Minimal […]
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Early Signs of Spring Hike – No Registration
Pearl's Fen 4524 Byron Road, Fairborn, OH, United StatesAre you ready for spring? Enjoy this naturalist-led walk through Pearl's Fen where we will see early spring wildflowers like snow trilliums and skunk cabbage. Some of our earliest migratory birds may be seen in the park as well. What other signs of spring might we find? Join us to find out. This program is […]
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Full Moon Hike – No Registration
Russ Nature Reserve 2380 Kemp Road, Beavercreek, OH, United StatesDiscover the magic of hiking at night when the full moon lights the way. Will you see glowing eyes? Hear the hoot of an owl? Join us to experience nature at night... Well-behaved dogs are encouraged to attend with their owners. Water is encouraged.
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Wacky Wayfarer Series – Murder Mystery Hike – No Registration
Caesar Ford Park 520 South Stringtown Road, Xenia, OH, United StatesBring your sleuthing skills to the Narrows Reserve and help us solve The Murder at the Oxbow. Everyone is suspicious and no one is safe! Difficulty and accessibility will be listed under each event. Level 1 - Flat dirt, gravel, or paved trail. Minimal elevation changes. Level 2 - Rough dirt, gravel, or paved […]
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Wacky Wayfarer Series – Hip Hop Dance Hike – No Registration
Narrows Reserve 2575 Indian Ripple Road, Xenia, OH, United StatesThere’s a Party in the woods and you’re invited! Bring your glow sticks and body paint for this after dark party hike in the woods! We will provide black light flashlights and the MUSIC! Difficulty and accessibility will be listed under each event. Level 1 - Flat dirt, gravel, or paved trail. Minimal elevation […]
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Wacky Wayfarer Series – Silent Disco Hike – No Registration
Cemex Reserve 1100 Sanctuary Drive, Fairborn, OH, United StatesPractice those dance moves and find your neon tights. We’re about to turn Cemex into party central! Difficulty and accessibility will be listed under each event. Level 1 - Flat dirt, gravel, or paved trail. Minimal elevation changes. Level 2 - Rough dirt, gravel, or paved trail. Medium elevation changes. Level 3 - Rocky […]
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Wellness Walkers
Each week, we will get our heart rate up and get moving while enjoying the outdoors in our beautiful parks. Walks are guided and self-paced. Greene County Parks & Trails, Fairborn Parks and Recreation and the City of Beavercreek Parks Department have teamed up to provide walks all over Greene County. Walks are on Thursdays, […]
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Wacky Wayfarer Series – Costumes & Scary Stories Hike – No Registration
Caesar Ford Park 520 South Stringtown Road, Xenia, OH, United StatesDon your best Halloween costume and talk a wander through the woods at Caesar Ford. Look out for ghosts, ghouls, and bigfoot! Difficulty and accessibility will be listed under each event. Level 1 - Flat dirt, gravel, or paved trail. Minimal elevation changes. Level 2 - Rough dirt, gravel, or paved trail. Medium elevation […]
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The First Annual Greene County “Carry the Weight” 2.2 Ruck, Run or Walk – Registration Required
Russ Nature Reserve 2380 Kemp Road, Beavercreek, OH, United StatesProceeds to benefit local organizations committed to battling suicide Our mission is to honor the fallen, support our veterans, and raise awareness about the critical issue of military and veteran suicide. We carry the weight of those who have served—those lost on the battlefield, on the streets of America, and to their own struggles—by fostering […]
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Wacky Wayfarer Series – Lumberjack Hike – No Registration
Don your best flannel, bring gloves and your favorite Honeysuckle Removal tools and lets clear some invasives while having some fun! Difficulty and accessibility will be listed under each event. Level 1 - Flat dirt, gravel, or paved trail. Minimal elevation changes. Level 2 - Rough dirt, gravel, or paved trail. Medium elevation changes. […]
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Winter Solstice Hike – No Registration
Russ Nature Reserve 2380 Kemp Road, Beavercreek, OH, United StatesFollow the soft glow of luminaries in the snow... Enjoy the calmness of the woods in winter on the Winter Solstice, the longest night of the year. Refreshments and holiday treats available for those participating in the hike (while supplies last). This is a self-guided hike along a luminary lit trail.
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Winter Tree ID Hike
Narrows Reserve 2575 Indian Ripple Road, Xenia, OH, United StatesHave you ever wondered how to identify trees without their leaves? This naturalist-led hike will teach you how to look at things like bark, seeds, buds, habitat, overall shape and more. You may discover that it can actually be EASIER to identify trees without all those leaves in the way! In the event we have […]