Troop Meeting Location:

Troop meetings are usually held the second Sunday of most months. We are meeting at the Anderson Family Pet Center located at 6666 Clough Pike, Cinci, Oh 45244. Not only did Darryl welcome us in, he said he will give us 10 percent off stuff we purchase in the large on-site store on meeting days!

Thank-you to Dianne C. for the following directions to the parks where the troop frequently has walks on the weekends.

CENTRAL PARK in Boone Co. KY:

http://www.boonecountyky.org/Parks/Parks/CentralPark.aspx

Directions:

From I-71/I-75, take the Florence/Burlington exit. If driving South on the freeway, turn right onto Rt. 18, if going North, turn left onto Rt. 18. Drive several miles till you pass Kroger's on the left. Turn left onto Hwy 237/Camp Ernst Rd. When Hwy 237 veers to the left, continue straight on Camp Ernst Rd. At approximately 4.5 miles, Central Park is on the left (about the time you think you've missed it and are ready to turn around). Once inside the park, go straight past the restrooms and ball field on the left and the playground on the right. The shelter is on the right side with parking available. There is a parking lot just to the left of the shelter & the trail runs behind it.

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ENGLAND-IDLEWILD PARK in Burlington KY:

http://www.kymba.org/trails/trail.php?id=45

Directions:

From I-75,  go west on Route 18, turn right at the 4-way stop light in Burlington onto Idlewild Rd. Park entrance is on right approximately 1-1/2 miles. Follow signs for Hike/Bike trail to parking lot at trail head.

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GLENWOOD GARDENS in Woodlawn OH:

http://www.enquirer.com/editions/2001/07/05/loc_park_promotes_peace.html

http://www.hamiltoncountyparks.org/parks/glenwood.htm

Directions are:  from I-75 take exit #14 WOODLAWN/EVENDALE exit.  Turn west onto Glendale Milford Road. Go about 1.5 miles.   Stay straight through the light at Springfield Pike Rt 4. It looks like your going into a shopping center.  There will be a McDonalds on your right and the entrance to the park is on your left.  Drive all the way to the parking lot and we'll meet at the entrance.

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HUESTON WOODS PET BEACH in Collage:

http://www.dnr.state.oh.us/parks/parks/huestonw.htm

Directions:

Take 75 North. Exit on the Michael Fox Highway (Highway 129) it only goes west. Going through Hamilton becomes Highway 177. Turn left onto State Route 732. Go less than a mile to park entrance on right. You still have a ways to go once you enter park. At first main fork in road, take a right. Follow signs for beach. Where it does not specifically tell you which way, stay on main road.  As you face the beach the pet beach is on your right.

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LIBERTY TOWNSHIP WETLANDS in Butler County:

http://www.liberty-township.com/fw/main/Wetlands-1431.html

Directions:

Take I-75 North to Rte 129 – Michael A Fox Hwy.

Take exit for 747

Turn left onto 747(South)

Turn left onto Hamilton Mason Rd (East)

Turn left onto Van Gordon Rd (North)

Turn right into the park just before you cross over 129.

There’s no sign but it’s the driveway just before you go onto the bridge.

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MIAMI WHITEWATER in Harrison OH: (367-9632)

http://www.hamiltoncountyparks.org/parks/miami.htm

Directions:

Go west on I-74 to exit #3 (Dry Fork Rd). At the top of the ramp turn right, at the stop sign turn right (onto West Rd), at the park entrance turn left. Follow the signs to the Visitor's Center (you'll make a left and pass the campground to get there). The trail is paved and has a center line. It starts either by crossing the road (not the one you entered on), or by going the opposite way & down a small hill & through a big tunnel (the road crosses over the tunnel). I looked it up, the Shaker Trace inner loop is 1.2 miles, so you could do it twice. The Shaker trace outer loop is 7.8 miles.

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MIDDLE CREEK PARK in Burlington KY:

http://www.boonecountyky.org/Parks/Parks/MiddleCreek.aspx

Directions:

I-75 South, Exit #181 Florence/Burlington, Go West on Route 18 for 11 miles.  Parking lot is on the left.

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MILFORD MONUMENT in Milford OH:

Directions:

Take Highway 50 to Milford. Turn onto Highway 126. Immediately after you turn, you arrive at a building that sits up on a hill that says "Milford Monument". Go up the one way drive to a small parking lot. If you walk to the right it is paved and open, if you walk to the left it is shaded and dirt.

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MILLS ROAD PARK in KY:

Directions:

Off the bottom loop of I-275 between 471 and 75, take the KY 16 exit. Turn left onto Taylor Mill Rd.  Turn left onto Mills Rd. Go about a mile to park entrance.  Once inside park follow signs for Shelter #2, the trail starts right by the shelter.

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MT. AIRY DOG PARK (McFarland Woods)

http://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/cityparks/pages/-4327-/

Quick directions:

From I-75 take I-74 West. Exit Montana Ave and turn left onto Montana. Turn right onto Westwood Northern Blvd. Dog park is on your right about a mile down. It's easy to see and there is a sign, but it's as you’re rounding a curve, so you have to be looking or you'll end up having to circle around.

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MT. AIRY FOREST

http://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/cityparks/pages/-4570-/

Quick Directions:

From I-75, take I-74 West. Then take the Colerain Exit. Once you get on the exit ramp, stay to your left. At the light, turn left. The road will make a sharp bend to the right. You are now on Colerain Ave. Follow Colerain up the hill. You will go through 2 traffic lights. The entrance to Mt Airy Forest will be on your left.

As soon as you enter the park, make a left turn onto Trail Ridge Rd. Follow this Road to the big one-way circle. Go half way around the circle, then turn right on the continuation of Trail Ridge Rd. Go past the next intersection on your left, and it's the next parking area on your right. The trail starts near the black water faucet/pump.

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REDBIRD HOLLOW in Indian Hill:

http://www.indianhill.org/History/Hist020.htm

Directions:

From Highway 50 in Milford, turn northwest onto Given Road and go about a mile. Look for a gravel cutout parking lot on your left with a large gray mailbox on the left side of the road with 6005 on it.  If you get to Redbird Hollow Lane, you’ve gone too far.

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RENTSCHLER FOREST in Hamilton:

http://www.butlercountymetroparks.org/index.cfm?page=rentschlerForest

Directions:

From Hamilton: 

Take Route 4 east of Hamilton to left on Indian Meadow Dr. 

Turn right on Reigart Rd.

At stop sign turn left on Old Reigart Rd

Turn left into park.

From I-75:

Take SR 129 West (Michael A. Fox Highway)

Exit Bypass 4, turn right.

When you come to the SR 4 intersection go straight.

This becomes Indian Meadows Drive

Turn right on Reigart Rd.

At stop sign turn left on Old Reigart Rd

Turn left into park.

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SCHAPPACHER DOG PARK in Mason:

http://www.deerfieldtwp.com/departments/Parks/schappacher_park.htm

Directions:

From I-71, Exit Mason-Montgomery Rd, Turn West.  Turn right on Old Irwin Simpson Road, Drive almost all the way to the end.  There is no sign, but you can easily see the fenced in area and gravel parking cutout on your left.

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SHARON WOODS in Sharonville OH:

http://www.hamiltoncountyparks.org/parks/sharon.htm

Quick directions: 

From I-275 take the Sharonville (Route 42) exit; Turn south on Route 42/Lebanon Road. Turn left onto Kemper Road. Park entrance is on right.

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TOWER PARK in Ft. Thomas KY:

 http://www.ftthomas.org/Recreation/homepage.html

(Click on "Parks/Fields")

Directions:

From Cincinnati:

471 South to Exit 3 (Grand Av-Newport/Ft Thomas) at Stop sign go East (up the hill). Grand Ave becomes South Ft Thomas Ave at a stop sign. Go about 50 yards and watch for the big stone tower on the left. Turn into the park and go past the playground to a parking area.

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VOA RONALD REAGAN FREEDOM PARK in West Chester OH:

http://www.butlercountymetroparks.org/index.cfm?page=voa

Directions:

Off I-75 north of I-275 take the Tylersville Rd Exit. Turn right onto Tylersville Rd.  Turn left onto Cox Rd.  Turn right into the park. Take the first left and follow the road about 1/4 mile to the parking lot on your right with the lake in front of it.

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WINTON WOODS:

http://www.hamiltoncountyparks.org/parks/winton.htm

Directions:

Take I-75. Exit onto the Ronald Regan Cross County Highway West.  Take the Galbraith Rd exit. Turn left onto Galbraith Rd. Turn right onto Winton Rd. Go 3 miles. Park will be on your left.

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Sugarcreek Metropark:

4178 Conference Rd
Bellbrook, OH 45305-9732, US

http://www.metroparks.org/_sugarcreek/maps.aspx

From I75 take I675 to exit 7 Wilmington PIke.
Exit and turn south on Wilmington Pike.
Wilmington Pike becomes Wilmington Dayton Road.
Turn left onto Conference Road.

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Germantown Metropark

6910 Boomershine Rd
Germantown, OH 45327-8516, US

http://www.metroparks.org/_germantown/maps.aspx

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Twincreek Metropark

9688 Eby Rd
Germantown, OH 45327-9777, US

http://www.metroparks.org/_twinCreek/maps.aspx

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