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Bicycling
Birding
Cross-country Skiing
Hiking
Historical Features
Nature Study
Outdoor Play
Picnicking
Walking
Fishing
Mountain Biking
Canoeing/Kayaking
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Huffman MetroPark offers a place of serenity for those who want to get away and relax for a time while making a connection with nature. Huffman MetroPark also has amenities for those looking for an active escape into the natural realm. Huffman MetroPark is located conveniently just north of downtown Dayton and west of Fairborn and Beavercreek. The park is connected to these cities by the Kauffman Road Bikeway and by the new Mad River Bikeway extension, which will take visitors to downtown Dayton and the RiverScape MetroPark Bike Hub.
Nature Trails
The park has over 3 miles of wooded and open meadow trails for walking, hiking,
running & cross-country skiing. Get an overview of the park by hiking the section
of trail on the dam.
Picnic Areas and Green Space
Huffman makes a great place for a family or group picnic with plenty of open space
for Frisbee, volleyball, or other activities. The park has one picnic shelter which
is available on a first come first serve basis.
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Historic Features
Huffman Dam is one of the five earthen dams built in the early 1900’s by the Miami
Conservancy District. There are remnants of old railroad bridges and Buildings which
had to be moved because of the dam.
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MoMBA
In the fall of 2007 MetroParks opened a mountain bike trail at Huffman known as
MetroParks Mountain Bike Area or MoMBA.
MoMBA Hours are:
- April 1 - Sept. 28, 8 a.m.-10 p.m.
- Sept. 29 - Oct. 31, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.
- Nov. 1-Feb. 3, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
- Feb. 4 - March 31, 8 a.m.-7 p.m.
- Closed Christmas and New Year's Day
- For up to date trail conditions and closures at MoMBA, please call 937-277-4374.
Enjoy the Trails and "Get Out and Ride!"  View more MoMBA information
Bikeways
A new extension of the Mad River Bikeway connects this park with Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Eastwood MetroPark, downtown Dayton, and the larger bikeway network.
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Fishing
The Mad River and the lake offer a diverse choice of fishing opportunities at Huffman
MetroPark. Bass, bluegill, catfish, and carp can be caught in the lake as well as
the river along with trout and smallmouth bass. An Ohio fishing license is required.
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