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Hiking guide - State hiking trails
There is no shortage of interesting places to walk and hike in the Miami Valley.
You can go for the super scenic, such as Clifton Gorge at John Bryan State Park in Greene County or you can take advantage of the many picturesque county, state and MetroParks in the area.
Here are five spots that offer differing degrees of difficulty and a variety of scenery, depending on which trail or loop you choose. - Jim Morris
Caesar Creek State Park
You can start from the state park office or the Corps of Engineers Visitor Center by picking up trail maps. There are about 30 miles of hiking trails that lead you to the interesting areas of the park with many scenic views along the way, including waterfalls, lake vistas and the Caesar Creek Gorge in the state nature preserve.
Taylorsville MetroPark
While all Five Rivers MetroParks offer some type of hiking facilities, perhaps the most interesting is Taylorsville with about 15 miles through the woods and along the old canal bed and Great Miami River. Some of the trails are rugged, but quite a bit is paved and shared by bicyclists.
Charleston Falls
This southern Miami County Park on Ross Road off of Ohio 202 offers a trail suited for people looking for a short, but scenic walk. It covers 2.5 miles, including a boardwalk around and below the 37-foot waterfall.
Sycamore State Park
The picturesque eight miles of trails are set up so you can take short walks or continue on through the entire trail system. Most trails are mowed grass, but there is some moderate climbing.
Glen Helen Nature Preserve
If you like to hike around John Bryan State Park, you might try a hike through nearby Glen Helen Preserve in Greene County. There are 20 miles of trails that show off the scenic woods, waterways, prairies, and fields. It's best to get a 25-cent trail map at the Trailside Museum and visit the unique Glen Helen Raptor Center while you are there.
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Go back to the totally awesome '80s this weekend [things to do]
"Back to the '80s," an area premiere, opens Friday, Nov. 6, for three weekends in Kettering. The retro show is an account of 1989 high school senior class, as recalled by a man in his 30s. Unrequited love, popularity (and its opposite), a debate about CDs replacing cassette tapes, student elections, a stolen speech, new kids in school and an English teacher in a magazine centerfold are among the plot lines. There are 20 songs, including "Footloose," "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun" and "You Give Love a Bad Name." Like, totally awesome! » More
What's happening this week
- Lowell Liebermann: Clarinet Premiere at Schuster Performing
- Revolution Rock: The Tribute to The Clash, with Luxury Pushers, Thee Pistol Whips, All Alliteration Aside at South Park
- The StepCrew - Cityfolk Celtic Series at the Victoria
- Trans-Siberian Orchestra at Ervin J.
- We Care Arts Holiday Arts Festival
- Auction to Benefit Swaziland at Cedarville University
- Rhythm in Shoes to Perform Banjo Dance at the Boll Theatre
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What's happening this week
- Lowell Liebermann: Clarinet Premiere at Schuster Performing
- Revolution Rock: The Tribute to The Clash, with Luxury Pushers, Thee Pistol Whips, All Alliteration Aside at South Park
- The StepCrew - Cityfolk Celtic Series at the Victoria
- Trans-Siberian Orchestra at Ervin J.
- We Care Arts Holiday Arts Festival
- Auction to Benefit Swaziland at Cedarville University
- Rhythm in Shoes to Perform Banjo Dance at the Boll Theatre
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University of Dayton
- Luck of the Draw Darts at Tink's Bar
- Department of Visual Arts Senior Exhibition at the Rike
- Karaoke at Milano's
Sinclair Community College
- LYD - Motown Saturdays at Oregon Express
- Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band at Canal Street
- John Evans and Marvin Todd at Wiley's Comedy
Wright State University
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