Cleveland.com spotlights Buckeye Trail’s push for National Scenic Trail status

A statewide treasure gets national attention

The Buckeye Trail is once again in the news—this time featured by Cleveland.com and The Plain Dealer in an in-depth article by reporter Peter Krouse: “Buckeye Trail that loops through Ohio pushes for National Scenic Trail status”

The story explores how the Buckeye Trail Association (BTA) is working with the National Park Service (NPS) to secure National Scenic Trail (NST) designation for the 1,454-mile loop that winds through 47 Ohio counties. The designation would place the Buckeye Trail in the same company as the Appalachian and Pacific Crest Trails, bringing federal recognition, funding opportunities, and a stronger voice for trail preservation and access.

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Cleveland.com’s feature provides a rich look at the people and places that make the Buckeye Trail unique, as well as what national recognition could mean for Ohio’s trail community.