2025 National Specialty back to back 8 & 8, and one day 10 mile pack hike
October 4 - October 5
| Hosting GSMDCA Recognized Regional Club | |
| Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club of America | |
| Date(s) of Pack Hike | |
| October 4-5, 2025 (8 miles on 10/4, 8 miles with optional 10 mile 10/5). | |
| Event Name | |
| 2025 National Specialty back to back 8 & 8, and one day 10 mile pack hike | |
| Hike Location/Address/Directions/ |
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| Hueston Woods Lodge & Conference Center 5201 Lodge Rd, College Corner, OH 45003 |
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| Check-in time for event | |
| 08:00 am | |
| Brief Trail Description | |
| Per ALL TRAILS: Start at Gallion Point/ Campground. (3.1) Walk to Red and blue loop (/ 0.25 mile)- hike 2.4 miles. Then add on necessary mileage on red/north loop- to add up to 8 miles walking back to start.On Sunday- same route- reversed. add on Indian mound for additional 2 miles (total 10). Pictures submitted to Deena. |
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| Hike Coordinator Name | |
| Laurie Whorley | |
| Hike Coordinator Phone | |
| (414) 460-9076 | |
| Hike Coordinator Email | |
| whorleyswissies@yahoo.com | |
| Event fee | |
| $ | |
| Net revenues will go to: | |
| GSMDCA | |
| Type of Hike | |
| 8 Mile back-to-back – 2 Day (16 miles total) | |
| Emergency Vet Clinic (verify availability before submitting this application) | |
| VETERINARIAN Closest: Oxford Veterinary Hospital 5131 Morning Sun Road Oxford, OH 45056 513-523-3234Emergency: MedVet — Dayton Emergency Veterinary & Specialty Care ER Open 24/7 2714 Springboro West Moraine, OH 45439 937.293.2714 |
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| Closest Hospital or Emergency Service | |
| VETERINARIAN Closest: Oxford Veterinary Hospital 5131 Morning Sun Road Oxford, OH 45056 513-523-3234Emergency: MedVet — Dayton Emergency Veterinary & Specialty Care ER Open 24/7 2714 Springboro West Moraine, OH 45439 937.293.2714 |
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| Will First Aid kit be available on the hike? | |
| Yes | |
| How will hike mileage be verified? | |
| GPS | |
| Will scale be available at start of hike for weighing dogs? | |
| Yes | |