Chapters

Join a local Buckeye Trail Association Chapter

BTA Chapters: where trail community begins

The Buckeye Trail Association’s (BTA’s) Chapters are where the trail comes to life in communities across Ohio.

Chapters host group hikes, trail maintenance days, social events, and outreach activities throughout the year. Some are very active with full calendars. Others are still growing and may host fewer events, but they still welcome your energy, ideas, and involvement.

When you become a BTA member, you can select a Chapter to join. Everyone is welcome at Chapter events.

Why join a Chapter?

Meet your trail community:
Connect with hikers and outdoor enthusiasts near you.

Make a local impact:
Help care for and improve the trail where you live.

Enjoy the outdoors—together:
Join group hikes, volunteer days, and fun community events.

Learn and grow:
Build skills in trail work, planning events, and leadership.

Join a Chapter today

When you join the Buckeye Trail Association, you can select the Chapter you’d like to join. Choose the one that best fits where you live, hike, or want to get involved. There’s no wrong choice.

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Get involved with your local Chapter

Find your Buckeye Trail Chapter

Looking to connect locally? There’s a BTA Chapter that covers your area. Live near a Chapter boundary? You’re welcome to join whichever Chapter feels like home.

Join an event

RSVP for hikes, volunteer days, or social gatherings—everyone is welcome.

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Reach out directly

Connect with Chapter leadership to learn how you can participate.

Contact your Chapter →

Buckeye Trail Association Chapters

Below, you’ll find a list of all Buckeye Trail Association Chapters. Explore the Chapters near you, see what they’re working on, and find your place in the trail community.

Crooked River Chapter

Crooked River Chapter

The Crooked River Chapter connects hikers through forests, rivers, and parks across northeast Ohio. Read more →
Muskingum Lakes Chapter

Muskingum Lakes Chapter

The Muskingum Lakes Chapter connects hikers and paddlers through eastern Ohio’s lakes, hills, and historic canal paths. Read more →
The Wilderness Chapter

The Wilderness Chapter

The Wilderness Chapter is a community of hikers and trail stewards exploring the remote forests and river valleys of Ohio and West Virginia. Read more →
Little Cities of the Forest Chapter

Little Cities of the Forest Chapter

The Little Cities of the Forest Chapter is a community rooted in Appalachian heritage, forest renewal, and Buckeye Trail adventure. Read more →
Appalachian Foothills Chapter

Appalachian Foothills Chapter

The Appalachian Foothills Chapter is a community of hikers and trail stewards in Ohio’s most rugged, historic region. Read more →
Ohio River Chapter

Ohio River Chapter

The Ohio River Chapter connects Greater Cincinnati’s hikers through river views, ancient earthworks, and scenic Buckeye Trail adventures. Read more →
Miami Rivers Chapter

Miami Rivers Chapter

The Miami Rivers Chapter is where river valleys, history, and community meet along southwestern Ohio’s scenic trails. Read more →
Miami and Erie Canal Chapter

Miami and Erie Canal Chapter

The Miami and Erie Canal Chapter brings together hikers celebrating Ohio’s canal heritage, river valleys, and historic towns along the Buckeye Trail. Read more →
Lake Plains Chapter

Lake Plains Chapter

The Lake Plains Chapter connects hikers and volunteers throughout northwest Ohio, from Lake Erie’s shoreline to scenic rivers and rural communities. Read more →
Central Ohio Chapter

Central Ohio Chapter

The Central Ohio Chapter links trail enthusiasts statewide from the heart of Ohio. Read more →