Upcoming Events . . .

Location: Take I-77 to US-250 east (just south of New Philadelphia). Follow US-250 past Tappan Dam almost to the end of the lake. There is a causeway with a sign that reads "Tappan Lake Park". Turn right (this road would also take you to Deersville). Approximately 3.1 miles from the US-250 turnoff is Beall Rd. on the right. Follow this dead-end road (be sure to take the left leg not the right curve) and go a total of 1.3 mi. to where it ends at the BTA Barn down a long gravel driveway.

Contact: Steve Walker at

Description: The National Park Service is conducting a feasability study to determine the status of the Buckeye Trail to become a National Scenic Trail. The opportunity for the public and BTA supports to review the feasibility study process and share feedback regarding the study has ended. However, you may still view the study informmation. Please visit https://parkplanning.nps.gov/buckeyetrailfs for details

Crooked River Chapter — Burton Section
Little Loop Circuit Hike

Description: The Crooked River Chapter is planning to circuit hike the Little Loop by sections. This first series of hikes takes place in the Burton Section. There will be one hike a month.

Meeting Details: Meeting times will be 8:30 am. We will meet at the endpoint, then take half the cars to the start point. We will hike back to the endpoint, when those that left cars there will shuttle the others back to their cars. Be prompt. We will leave for the start point at 8:30.

Hike Dates:
— July 5, 2025, Burton Pts 18-22, 10.0 miles
— August 2, 2025, Burton Pts 22-27, 11.4 miles
— September 27, 2025, Burton Pts 27-32, 10.8 miles

Registration: Registration is required on our Eventbrite site at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1409315142529?

Contact: Additional information is available on the EventBrite site listed above. If you need to contact the leader, please email the Crookled River Chapter at

Forest Frolic Trail Run and Hike
Findley State Park — Wellington, OH

Description: Celebrate summer on the trails at Findley State Park with this scenic trail race and hike around Findley Lake. The course features forested paths, stream crossings, and a few short, steep hills—perfect for hikers and runners alike. All proceeds benefit the Friends of Findley State Park, supporting improvements to park facilities, environmental education, and natural habitat preservation. The event includes a 5 and 10 K run, a 5 K hike, and a 1 mi Fun Run.

Registration: https://runsignup.com/Race/OH/Wellington/ForestFrolicTrailRaceHike

Volunteer Opportunity: The Lake Plains Chapter is looking for volunteers to help staff the water station during the event. For more details email

Road Fork and Whipple Sections Work Party

Description: Join The Wilderness Chapter and the Buckeye Trail Association for it's annual work party covering the Road Fork and Whipple Sections. This project will focus mostly on widening segments of the off-road trail in the Wayne National Forest in the Ohio Valley region (Marietta Unit).

Location and Camping: Little Muskingum Watershed Association property at 9 Thomas Ridge Rd, off OH 26, New Matamoras, Ohio 45767 beginning on the evening of Friday, July 18th. You do not have to stay for the entire event and you can commute to our volunteer sites if you wish. The daily plan and safety meeting is daily after breakfast at 7:30am.

Meals: The chuckwagon is pending. We will post its availability as soon as possible. If it is not coming, you will need to pack your own food. When you register, you may indicate which days you would like to partake of the chuckwagon in the event it can be at the work party.

Camping: Camping is at Little Muskingum Watershed Association property. If you plan to stay overnight with us, RV's are welcome, but boondocking should be anticipated. For others, please bring a tent, sleeping bag and either a sleeping pad, or cot. With a cot, you can get an indoor accommodation, but these are limited. You may be parking in a field. And remember to fill your water tank(s) before you arrive.

The Little Muskingum Watershed Association is a large grassy property on the side of Ohio State Route 26 in Ludlow Township of Washington County, Ohio. There is room for lots of tents. At this site, showers and toilets are provided, but drinking water isn't and you should bring your own.

What to Bring: Long sleeved shirts, long pants, tools if you have them, gloves,insect repellent, rain gear AND your own water.

Registration: Please sign up for the work party at https://app.etapestry.com/onlineforms/BuckeyeTrailAssociationInc/volevent2025.html

Contact: The Wilderness Chapter Leader at with any questions.

ADT(Non BT) Concord Church to Hueston Woods — ADT OH North 5

Description: As part of an effort to hike all of the American Discovery Trail in Ohio, this year our focus on is the North route from Elizabethtown. We will meet at the Archery Range at Hueston Woods. We will then shuttle with as few cars as possible over to parking at Concord Church and expect to hike about 14.3 miles on a mix of country road and dirt trail through the park.

Meeting Location: Hueston Woods Archery Range, 1 Archery Range Access Rd, Oxford, OH 45056, 39.55707, -84.74059

Signup: Eventbrite

Contact:Patrick Long with any questions.

BTA Board of Trustees Retreat

Description: Located at the BTA Beall Farmstead on Tappan Lake ‐ Live and Virtual using WebEx.

Contact: Email BTA Board of Trustees President, Steve Walker, at with any questions.

Chapter Leadership Summit at BTA Board of Trustees Retreat

Description: Located at the BTA Beall Farmstead on Tappan Lake. 7:00 P.M. ‐ Live and Virtual using Google Meet

Contact: Email BTA Board of Trustees President, Steve Walker, at with any questions.

Ohio State Fair

Description: The Buckeye Trail Association will be back at the Ohio State Fair with our friends at ODNR. The Ohio State Fair will be held this year from July 23 through August 3 at the The Ohio Expo Center & State Fair in Columbus, Ohio.

Volunteer: Join us in representing the Buckeye Trail Association at this year's Ohio State Fair! BTA volunteers will be manning an informational table in the ODNR Park at the Ohio State Fairgrounds. Whether you are new to volunteering or a seasoned trail crew veteran, we need your help educating fairgoers about who we are and what we do, and raising public awareness of the Buckeye Trail to new heights. Sign up to volunteer here.

Contact: Email the Central Ohio Chapter at with any questions.

BTA Summer Mushroom Camp

Description: Located at the BTA Beall Farmstead on Tappan Lake. Join us for a weekend of fungi-filled fun at the BTA Summer Mushroom Camp! Whether you're a seasoned forager or just curious about mushrooms, this relaxed and educational weekend is a great way to connect with nature, learn new skills, and enjoy good company.

Activities include: Foraging Hikes, Kayaking, Saturday Potluck Dinner — Bring a dish to share!
Stay tuned for more details!

Event Details: Visit the Eventbrite site for all the details.

Crooked River Chapter Summer Hike

Description: Join the Crooked River Chapter on Tuesday, July 29th for a hike through Girdled Road Reservation and Cascade Falls Park in Concord Township, Lake County! This 11.5 mile hike utilizes parts of the Buckeye Trail. Meet at the shelter at Skok Meadow at 8 am. Leashed dogs are welcome. A seven mile distance is available for those who want a shorter hike. See complete details and sign up at Eventbrite!

Meeting Location: Skok Meadow, 12415 Concord Hambden Road Painesville, OH 44077, at 8 am

Signup: Eventbrite

Contact:Crooked River Chapter with any questions.

New Straitsville Section Work Party

Description: If you like to build trails or want to learn how, there will be lots of great mentors to learn from as you help build trail in a project with the Wayne National Forest as part of the Amler grant project and a Forest Service grant. The Trail Crew leaves camp at 8:00am to head out on the trail.

Location and Camping: Burr Oak Cove Campground is located a half mile E of Highway 13, via Burr Oak Rd to Wayne National Forest Rd. Burr Oak Cove Campground is only a short distance from Burr Oak Reservoir. Drinking water and toilets available.

Meals: The chuckwagon will be there to provide all meals. Please reserve a spot for the chuckwagon when you register to attend. There is a limited number of these that we can take. If you do not reserve the chuck wagon, you will need to pack your own food.

What to Bring: Long sleeved shirts, long pants, tools if you have them, gloves,insect repellent, and rain gear.

Registration: Please sign up for the work party at https://app.etapestry.com/onlineforms/BuckeyeTrailAssociationInc/volevent2025.html

Contact: The New Straitsville Section supervisor at with any questions.

West Branch Work Party

Description: More details coming soon!

Location and Camping: West Branch State Park, Horse Campground, sites 6-10.

Buckeye TrailFest 2025

The 12th annual Buckeye TrailFest is scheduled for September 5‐7, 2025 at Maumee Bay State Park on the shore of Lake Erie.

REGISTRATION has opened. You may register HERE
Or visit the 2025 TrailFest website for all the details.

BTA Board of Trustees Meeting During TrailFest

Description: About 10:00 A.M. at Maumee Bay Lodge & Conference Center ‐ Live and Virtual using WebEx

Contact: Email BTA Board of Trustees President, Steve Walker, at with any questions.

Blue Blaze Festival in Shawnee, Ohio

Description:The Village of Shawnee, will be hosting the Buckeye Trail “Blue Blaze Festival” bringing together many in the outdoor recreational community.

On Saturday, there will be a full day of activities. Since 2015, the Buckeye Trail Association has held a trail run in the Wayne National Forest on the Buckeye Trail. The previous runs included a marathon, half marathon, 10K and 5K distances. In 2021 the planning team restructured the event to include a day hike as a way to encourage more people to get out and enjoy the trail. The event now includes the 8-mile hike, plus the 5K, 10K and Half Marathon trail runs on the Buckeye Trail, all starting and finishing on Main Street.

Registration: Registration is open at https://runsignup.com/Race/OH/Shawnee/RunForBlueBlazes

Contact: The Little Cities of the Forest Chapter at with any questions.

Chapter Leadership Summit

Description: 7:00 P.M. ‐ Live and Virtual using Google Meet

Contact: Email BTA Board of Trustees President, Steve Walker, at with any questions.

BTA Board of Trustees Meeting

Description: 7:00 P.M. ‐ Live and Virtual using WebEx

Contact: Email BTA Board of Trustees President, Steve Walker, at with any questions.

Page last updated June 30, 2025