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Shimps HollowFrontcountry Camp

Old MillFrontcountry Camp

Cedar RidgeBackcountry

Campsites

Water (Seasonal Availability)

Twin CreekFrontcountry Camps

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0.1

0.45

0.130.11

0.11 0.07

0.06 0.1 0.16

0.38

0.26

0.07 0.27

0.49

0.7

0.84

0.7

1.1

1.5

1.6

0.58

1.03

1.53

0.39

0.43

0.20

0.07

0.36

0.05

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0.22

1.26

0.62

0.82 0.30

0.05

0.520.10

0.12

0.92 0.48

0.25

0.130.04

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0.340.10

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0.27

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8539 Morningstar Rd.

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Hopewell

8502 Chamberlain Rd.

Water AvailabilityPine Ridge is a dry campNearest WaterSeasonal potable water· Available at Hopewell Trailhead

Water AvailabilityOak Ridge has a seasonal stream and pondNearest WaterSeasonal potable water· Nature Center/Picnic

Water AvailabilityCedar Ridge is a dry campNearest WaterNatural Source· South on the main trail (Twin Creek)

CAUTION: BLIND CURVERecommended to stay onnorth side of street for bothnorth and southbound hikers.

CAUTIONWalking on the side of a road can be dangerous.Stay alert and watch foroncoming traffic.

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Orange trail = 7.5 miles

Pink trail = 2.6 miles

Green trail = 1.5 miles

Green trail = 1.5 miles

Pink trail = 2.1 miles

Yellow trail = 2.8 miles

Orange trail = 6.0 miles

Silver trail = 0.8 miles

Blue trail = 1.1 miles

Red trail = 1.3 miles

White trail = 2.0 miles

Purple trail = 2.1 miles

Silver trail = 1.5 miles

Yellow trail = 2.0 miles

Red trail = 0.6 miles

White trail = 0.6 miles

Blue trail = 1.1 miles

Twin ValleyWelcome Center

(SeasonalAvailability)

Bob SiebenthalerNatural Area

DamSpillway

LimestoneOutcrops

HopewellEarthwork

Camp Hook

Sled Hill

Spillway

Overnight Parkingat Highview Parking Lot forTwin Valley Backpack Trail Users

Sled Hill Overnight Parking

Welcome CenterOvernight Parking

Oak Ridge Campsite

Spillway Overnight Parking

Cedar Ridge Campsite

High View Overnight Parking

Hopewell Overnight Parking

Pine Ridge Campsite

Oak Ridge Cedar Ridge Pine Ridge

Backcountry Campsites

TWIN VALLEY TRAIL MILEAGE

2.3 5.8 6.1 4.9 15.6 10.9

0.8 7.3 4.6 6.5 14.1 12.5

- - 4.2 6.4 13.7 12.5

2.6 5.5 1.7 11.2 7.7

4.2 6.4 - - 9.7 6.2

8.2 10.4 4.2 5.5 2.8

11.7 12.1 7.8 5.9 2.0 0.4

13.7 12.5 9.7 6.2 - -

WEST ROUTE EAST ROUTE ONLY ROUTE

For a full list of Outdoor Recreation resources, including equipment rentals, visit outdoordayton.com

• Historical Society of Germantown, 937-855-7951

• Farmersville Historical Society, 740-696-2876

Special thanks to the Germantown Chamber of Commerce.

1 TWIN VALLEY WELCOME CENTER Water and restrooms are available at the Twin Valley Welcome Center during park hours. Visit metroparks.org/tvwelcomecenter for more info and updates on future plans.

2 OLD FOREST The largest tract of old woods in Montgomery County, it provides habitat to many species, including orchids, brown creepers and summer taningers.

3 VALLEY OVERLOOK This platform offers views of the Twin Creek Valley and Germantown MetroPark.

4 DAM SPILLWAY The spillway provides crucial water storage depth in case of extreme flooding. The highest storage depth on record was 63 feet in 1959.

5 THE GERMANTOWN DAM One of five dams built by the Miami Conservancy District in response to the devastating flood of 1913.

6 LIMESTONE OUTCROPS The rock cliffs on the eastern shore of Twin Creek are one of the best fossil collecting spots in Ohio, including species dating back 450 million years.

7 BOB SIEBENTHALER NATURAL AREA This beautiful woodland offers a rich display of spring wildflowers and scenic hiking year-round with more than 300 plant species.

8 GUNCKEL HERITAGE HOUSE BED & BREAKFAST Built in 1826 by Phillip Gunckel, the inn offers a glimpse into the past of one of Germantown’s oldest families. Located at 33 W. Market St. Call 937-672-5312 for reservation information.

9 THE FLORENTINE (RESTAURANT) Although no longer a hotel, The Florentine is an excellent restaurant. It is considered the second oldest inn in Ohio, with its original brick section being built in 1816. For restaurant and tavern hours, call 937-855-7759.

10 TWIN CREEK One of the cleanest and most biodiverse waterways in the state, it provides an excellent opportunity for wildlife observation.

11 HOPEWELL EARTHWORK-CARLISLE FORT Carlisle Fort features remnants of earthen walls built approximately 2,000 years ago by the Hopewell Culture. It is currently listed in the National Register of Historic Places.

12 CAMP HOOK Historical Boy Scout camp, founded in 1926, includes a fire ring, remains of many lodges and a chapel.

More detail information about other places of interest can be found at:

POINTS OF INTEREST

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