Membership in the Buckeye Trail Association (BTA) is about more than the trail itself. It’s about joining a community that shares your love for adventure, nature, and protecting what matters. Make a difference today →
BTA member benefits
Shape the future
Play a direct role in the future of the Buckeye Trail. As a BTA member, you’re part of the decision-making that shapes the trail’s future.
- Membership gives you a voice in how the Buckeye Trail grows and evolves.
- BTA members play an active role in guiding the direction of the trail and the organization.
- Join a community of members who lead trail stewardship and shape what comes next.
- Support the trail in a hands-on way—through leadership, voting, and local chapter involvement.
- Vote in annual Board of Trustees elections.
- Attend leadership meetings.
- Run for the BTA Board of Trustees.
- Join or lead one of 10 active BTA Chapters across Ohio.
Enjoy Ohio’s longest trail
We believe members should enjoy the trail they help build. As a member, you’ll get access, perks, and savings that support your next adventure.
BTA members enjoy:
- Free camping at Pretty Run Preserve (near Hocking Hills) and Beall Farmstead (on Tappan Lake)
- Coupon for a free waterproof Buckeye Trail Section map (with new or renewed membership)
- 10% discount at the Buckeye Trail Shop
- Member discounts for TrailFest, MorelFest, EGGS Hike, and other BTA events
Belong to a trail community
- Join a statewide network of hikers, volunteers, and advocates who value connection to each other and to the outdoors.
- Subscription to The Trailblazer digital magazine (quarterly).
- Eligibility for the $500 BTA Scholarship (for you or a member of your household).
- Opportunities to connect at trail events, volunteer weekends, and chapter meetups.
- A shared commitment to adventure, wellness, and stewardship.
- Be part of something bigger — 1,400+ miles of trail that brings people together and supports healthier lives.
BTA Chapters
Our 10 regional Chapters help bring the BTA mission to life around the state through trail work, volunteerism, outreach, and education. Learn more about your local chapter here →
Thank you for supporting the trail! Your membership helps build, maintain, and preserve something extraordinary, one mile, one member, one moment at a time.
