View Full Version : Ohio hikers unite!
SARdaddy
06-25-2009, 23:11
New to the site. Love it so far. How many "flatlander buckeyes" around??
At least one. Just south of Dayton.
Make that two. I'm from Zanesville...or the
"the root of all z-ville".
I was born in raise in Ohio little town call Amsterdam live there 26 years out of 51
Live in Richfield, OH (former home of the Cleveland Cavaliers). Now spend summers in Manchester Center, VT running an AT hiker hostel.:banana
SW Ohio for me. Not that much flatland here along the mighty Ohio River.
RedneckRye
06-26-2009, 09:24
Live right here in the C-bus, Old Town East.
Work at The Outdoor Source.
World-Wide
06-26-2009, 10:00
Make that two. I'm from Zanesville...or the
Was stationed at WPAFB for a couple years in Dayton. Zaneszille is one of those places I'll never forget! A buddy and I were camping in Zanesville when we heard a high pitched tone when all of a sudden there was a flash and a boom that had my ears ringing for about a week. We walked out our tent only to see the ground smoking not more than 3 feet from our tent. We were just about struck by lightening! Caught one of the biggest catfish I ever have there also!! :D
-SEEKER-
06-26-2009, 10:01
I stay in Cincy when I'm not at my real home which is on the AT with my home on my back.
World-Wide
06-26-2009, 10:25
I stay in Cincy when I'm not at my real home which is on the AT with my home on my back.
Caught a Cubs (I'm from Chicago) and Reds game at the old stadium there in Cincy! Great atmosphere!!! :D
Tipp City here...small town north of the cultural Mecca that is Dayton, O-H-I-O!
SARdaddy
06-26-2009, 11:23
Cool! I am living north of Columbus and working in Dublin. Glad to meet all of you!
the cultural Mecca that is Dayton, O-H-I-O!
Joking, right? :D
jfarrell04
06-26-2009, 13:12
Grew up in Beavercreek, Ohio (~5 miles east of the big city of Dayton).....moved to Dayton after I got married. Raised two kids in Dayton, and just this past January, moved back to Beavercreek, O-H-I-O!!!
only friendly state in the union we say Hi with our O's
Gorp-Gobbler
06-26-2009, 14:44
Formerly from the small town of Ridgeway, O-H-I-O, which is just 6 or 7 miles South of the Kenton Nationals, (Worlds largest Coon Dog Field Trials).
Made a BIG MISTAKE in 93' and moved out here. Ready to move again, ASAP.:sun
StarLyte
06-26-2009, 15:04
I live in Cleveland up on the Lake.
There's several of us in the same area--Amy in Parma, Vera "Missing Kink" aka "AloeVera" in Kent, a long-time ALDHA member in South Euclid, DeerLeg is in Fairlawn I believe....and 1Pint who is hiking is from Fairlawn. RiffRaff and Two-Step are from Cincy. There's more-can't remember them all.
:sun
Kerosene Charlie
06-26-2009, 15:06
Big Woo - Wooster, Ohio
Kerosene Charlie
Kerosene
06-26-2009, 18:00
I've lived in and near Ann Arbor since graduating from college out east, but don't hold that against me. My daughter is now a sophomore at Miami University, so I'm supporting your kids with her out-of-state tuition rates. It would be great if the timing worked out for a get-together in Dayton, Cincy, Toledo or even Columbus around the start or end of a semester.
atraildreamer
06-26-2009, 18:35
Born in Columbus...transplanted to RI when 3 weeks old. Never felt like I belong in Providence. Maybe time to head "home" to the big OH. :-?
Two. SW Ohio. Don't forget to check out backpackohio.com for the local lowdown.
Ranc0r
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Well if we're getting $ from you you can be an associate citizen, even though you're from THAT state! :D
I'm in Lancaster, just SE of Columbus.
Fairborn (outside of Wright Patterson AFB), Ohio here. retired Air Force
fitz
gee no one from the hills of ohio no wonder no one knows amsterdam
Live in Central Ohio, north of Columbus about 40 miles.
I grew up in Cincinnati (Sharonville).
I live in Columbus, work in Dublin as well.
I lived in Westerville for 2 years. 1991-93.
I lived in Westerville for 2 years. 1991-93.
Here's your sign! :p
RedneckRye
06-27-2009, 01:20
The Ohio Sleeper Cell is larger that I thought.
Alright.
When hiking the AT I always met more Buckeyes than any other state except for the states where the AT is located.
-SEEKER-
06-27-2009, 11:15
:rolleyes:I know there are some others currently living in OH, but haven't seen this thread or don't want to post to it. We do have a large representation on the AT.
Gorp-Gobbler
06-27-2009, 13:01
I've lived in and near Ann Arbor since graduating from college out east, but don't hold that against me. My daughter is now a sophomore at Miami University, so I'm supporting your kids with her out-of-state tuition rates. It would be great if the timing worked out for a get-together in Dayton, Cincy, Toledo or even Columbus around the start or end of a semester.
What type of get together Kerosene and with whom, Ohio hikers, former Ohioians, college students?:-?
Grew up in Dayton, lived last 25 years in the Cleveland area.
Just looking at the posts above, there are a lot of WBers from the Buckeye state.
Cincinnati lifer. Not all that proud of it.
i live in bowling green and grew up in this area. lived for 20 years in the bee-u-tiful mountains of north carolina before life brought me back here. found some decent hiking here with the zaleski and shawnee trails, but nothing as good as the AT.
any other WBers in nw ohio?
fifo
otterman
06-28-2009, 22:32
Grew up in Portsmouth where I learned about the outdoors. Now in Maineville, Ohio.
Could always bang out the buckeye trail out of boredom.
Not that bored. Don't like walking on the road.
SARdaddy
06-29-2009, 09:53
Holy cow! Lot's of buckeyes! Awesome. What are some of everyone's favorite trails in Ohio??
Yeah, they're pretty vague when i asked what the longest section of the BT was that had minimal road walking. Didn't get much so i went the Columbus Library to look at the maps, yeah, awesome, the maps they have are from 1988, those don't do me much good, i'm sure things have changed.
StarLyte
06-29-2009, 11:24
I've hiked portions of the Buckeye Trail running thru several forests and adjoining. I bike and hike the Ohio Erie & Canal Towpath (http://www.canalwayohio.com/maps/towpath/index.htm)--which is great if you have children and/or prefer a more gentle and non-stimulating experience.
There's beautiful trails along the shores of Lake Erie here and there, and all Ohio State Parks have a network of trails.
Birdwatching is awesome here in Ohio !!!
I am not sure what is around the Ohio River, maybe Redneck knows.
Each and every time I'm out there, I have the problem of comparing it to the A.T. or other scenic trails :(
Plodderman
06-29-2009, 12:53
Wheelersburg in Southern Ohio.
Went to Wildcat Hollow last weekend. so many blow downs I couldn't begin to get through. Going to hit Zaleski in a couple weeks.
Mighty Mouse
06-30-2009, 12:53
I currently live in central Ohio (Dublin). I'm originally from the hills - Steubenville. So I know exactly where Amsterdam is and have actually been there a few times. My fave place to hike in Ohio is Shawnee.
SARdaddy
06-30-2009, 13:31
If any of the central ohio hikers are interested in doing some volunteer search and rescue work please PM me, It's allot of fun and very rewarding.
Captain Blue
06-30-2009, 14:10
We went through the Ohio roll call already earlier this year:
http://www.whiteblaze.net/forum/showthread.php?t=45072
Captain Blue
Dayton, Ohio
6,400 AT Miles
Plodderman
07-30-2009, 16:49
Wheelerburg Ohio and all for changing the AT so that it runs through Ohio. I have ran into a number of Buckeyes on the trail over the years.
HikingNazi
09-14-2009, 12:10
Southwestern Ohio, born and raised. Currently on east side of Cincy, and am an avid day hiker. Looking to get into backpacking. I organize the O-K-I Trailblazers (http://www.meetup.com/hike-oki/) and we do day hikes nearly every Saturday.
My hiking name comes from my various rules I enforce on my hikes (you'd be surprised how many "hikers" wear cotton and tennis shoes on the trails in Ohio), and like the Soup Nazi from Seinfeld, if you can't follow my rules, no hike for you! My name is NOT a reflection of any political or moral belief system.
where was all these ohio hikers when i was putting together that get together-hiker munch last year
Guess I missed the memo. :confused:
Rockhead
09-15-2009, 12:13
I'm from Elyria. I think I missed the memo on the OH hiker feed too. Think its a great idea though. Maybe it should be tried again.
where was all these ohio hikers when i was putting together that get together-hiker munch last year
Hiking Hiking Hiking and then I mention Hiking
I'm from Elyria. I think I missed the memo on the OH hiker feed too. Think its a great idea though. Maybe it should be tried again.
I would be all for organizing another, however given the lack luster response last time and losing money on the deal i would need a good 20" yes i will be there" responses before putting another hundred bucks down for the space. we could turn it into an event a shake down for hopeful soon to be or future thru hikers. maybe make it the kick off to a weekend in the woods for people to test out thier packing, shelter, cooking ideas then meeting back up monday morning for a recap breakfast or something... just getting ideas but yes i would def. schedule another if enough people showed interest
downes911
09-15-2009, 22:52
family originated in Cincy, I am a close neighbor, Fort Wayne, IN
doing thru in 2010,
family originated in Cincy, I am a close neighbor, Fort Wayne, IN
doing thru in 2010,
nice NICE NICE NICE ( cuase i have to respond with at least 10 characters)
I would be all for organizing another, however given the lack luster response last time and losing money on the deal i would need a good 20" yes i will be there" responses before putting another hundred bucks down for the space. we could turn it into an event a shake down for hopeful soon to be or future thru hikers. maybe make it the kick off to a weekend in the woods for people to test out thier packing, shelter, cooking ideas then meeting back up monday morning for a recap breakfast or something... just getting ideas but yes i would def. schedule another if enough people showed interest
What did you spend a hundred bucks for? Honestly, I never saw anything about any planned activity. I'll be there if I can providing I know it is on.
What did you spend a hundred bucks for? Honestly, I never saw anything about any planned activity. I'll be there if I can providing I know it is on.
i had it listed in its own thread not here , and i spent hundred bucks to reserve a private room so we didnt have to deal with the din of the rest of the dinning room
earlyriser26
09-16-2009, 07:41
Just north of Columbus, Delaware. Years ago I had a section of the AT that I took care of in Maine. A long commute...
StarLyte
09-16-2009, 08:03
Just north of Columbus, Delaware. Years ago I had a section of the AT that I took care of in Maine. A long commute...
Many times I've wanted to have my "own" stretch of Trail to maintain, but the closest point is a 5-1/2 to 6 hour drive and it would be too hard.
Very long commute to Maine !
Thank you to all volunteers, everywhere :sun
earlyriser26
09-16-2009, 08:55
I lived near cleveland at the time and responded to a need in the AT news. I had the section just north of Caratunk. I did it for only 2 years and would go out in the spring and late summer. I would love to do that again when I retire in about a year and a half.:sun
Great Allegheny Passage has anyone done this hike?
Jayboflavin04
09-20-2009, 17:36
I live just south of Canton on I-77 in a town called Dover. I have heard of Amsterdamn Cowhead.
I live just south of Canton on I-77 in a town called Dover. I have heard of Amsterdamn Cowhead.
Yes Dover is very close to Amsterdam, Used to go there a few times only place I know that there was a drive thru liquor store...Back in the late 70's...
Went to Wildcat Hollow last weekend. so many blow downs I couldn't begin to get through. Going to hit Zaleski in a couple weeks.
The blowdowns aren't bad after the first few hundred yards. While I like Wildcat, it always seems to be difficult to get through. Sometimes I take a saw and take care of some of the minor things on my way.
I really like Zaleski. I think the hiking at Zaleski is more difficult than Wildcat, and there are water tanks at the campsites. It sucks that you have to stay at the campsites, but the H2O also sucks in Ohio, so I'd rather have the water tanks.
p.s. Anyone ever hike at Cuyahoga Valley N.P.?
I almost forgot. The last time I went to Wildcat Hollow, I arrived about midnight and planned to set up camp, get up early and take off. Turns out there was some survivor training camp going on. I walked into the woods for about ten minutes and saw a mound that I have never noticed before. Out of curiosity, I looked around and then found and opening. When I looked in there was a very concerned and kinda scared lookin guy, peering out at me. I apologized and moved on. He was more surprised than mad. Two days later, I arrived at my car and ran into some people from the survivorman training camp. They had just arrived from taking showers in town, and wanted to know if I was the crazy guy that was looking around their friends campsite with a flashlight. I said, yeah, that was me. They then asked my name. When I told them, they said O.K. we'll tell him that you're sorry.
near Lima, Ohio
where I-75 and US-30 cross...
going to do a couple days at Zaleski as a warm up for a week of Springer on north in a month :)
Jayboflavin04
09-23-2009, 23:43
I've hiked a few trails up in Cuyahoga Valley. No camping there, except I think were the Buckeye Trail runs through (dont quote me on that).
Speaking of which...The NCT runs right through Zoar. Pretty much in my backyard.
Jayboflavin04
09-23-2009, 23:46
Well that is too funny Cowhead....There are two drive-thru's just a few blocks from my house. The only two lol! I have lived hear since 1980 so I am pretty sure that it was one of them.
gravy4601
09-24-2009, 00:21
also from Cincinnati eastside section hiker planing to thru hike in 2010
whohooo go Bengals :banana
geckobunny
09-24-2009, 00:42
I grew up in Lancaster and now I'm in Dublin. I miss the hills in SE Ohio, but flat is a lot easier to push strollers on. hehe
I can't wait til the kids are big enough to hike.
Well that is too funny Cowhead....There are two drive-thru's just a few blocks from my house. The only two lol! I have lived hear since 1980 so I am pretty sure that it was one of them.
I enjoy going home to Ohio someplaces never change
I'm heading down to the Shawnee Backpack Trail near Portsmouth next week. According to the Division of Forestry's site there are tons of downed trees from a storm a few years back. Anyone been there lately or have any info on trail conditions?
basement
10-19-2009, 09:20
Akron, OH here. Started In Warren, then Streetsboro, and I spent a good 5 years in Bowling Green doing the whole school thing.
schnikel
10-20-2009, 14:30
C-Bus native here!:)
New Hampshire native stuck in C-bus. :-)