Troy
- Miles
- 52.4 total miles / 52.4 off-road miles (100.0%)
- Section supervisor
- Kevin Custer
- Contact
- troy@buckeyetrail.org
- Paper map publication date
- March 2026
- Chapter
- Miami Rivers Chapter
- Counties
- Greene, Montgomery, Miami, Shelby
- Abutting Sections
- Caesar Creek, St. Marys
- Trail Towns
- Troy, Piqua, Dayton
- Trail alerts and map updates
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- Page last updated
- Apr 9, 2026
What to expect
The Troy Section of the Buckeye Trail spans 52 miles of fully off-road hiking along rivers, canal towpaths, and historic sites in southwest Ohio. From Pearl’s Fen with its high density of rare plants and animals, through Oakes Quarry which was a coral reef in a shallow sea 400 million years ago where today you might find Silurian Age crinoid fossils, past Wright Brothers’ Huffman Prairie Flying Fields, and continuing on through several MetroParks along the Great Miami River, passing the area of Tadmor (a ghost town), and ending in Piqua, this section showcases Ohio’s transportation history, aviation heritage, and vibrant river towns.
Section news
Towns and villages on the trail
Fairborn, Riverside, Dayton, Vandalia, Tipp City, Troy, Piqua
Points of interest
- Great Miami River Recreation Trail (multi-use path)
- Stillwater River Scenic Bikeway →
- Miami and Erie Canal: With historic canal locks, towpath remnants, and the ghost town of Tadmor
- Downtown Troy, Ohio: shops, restaurants, historic courthouse square, Overfield Tavern Museum →
- Miami County Park District properties
- Five Rivers MetroParks: includes reservable campsites, Wegerzyn Gardens, Aullwood Garden MetroPark, Wright Brothers Memorial and Huffman Prairie Flying Fields, where the Wrights perfected controlled flight.
- National Museum of the United States Air Force →
- Huffman Dam →
- Triangle Park: Site of the first professional football game.
- Eastwood MetroPark →
- Oregon Historic District (Dayton, Ohio)
- Carillon Historical Park, with the Wright Flyer III and Miami Valley history exhibits
- University of Dayton and Dayton Art Institute
- The Wright Brother Memorial Bikeway: Huffman Prairie Trail
Natural features and geography
- Appalachian Plateau foothills (unglaciated)
- Ohio Brush Creek valley
- Bluegrass Region rolling farmland
- Till Plains, flatter agricultural region
Nearby emergency services
In life-threatening situations, call 911 throughout the Section. For other problems, call:
| County | State Highway Patrol | Sheriff |
|---|---|---|
| Greene | 937.372.7671 | 937.562.4800 |
| Miami | 937.773.1131 | 937.440.6085 |
| Montgomery | 937.832.4794 | 937.225.4357 |
| Shelby | 937.773.1131 | 937.498.1111 |
Open Trail Adopter segments
- Points 1 to 3 (off road)
- Points 4 to 18 (off road)
- Points 18 to 19 (on road)
- Points 19 to 20 (off road)
- Points 20 to 21 (on road)
Trail Alerts
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No Active Alerts
There are no trail alerts for the Troy Section at this time. Read more
Map Updates
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Troy Map Release
The BTA announces the publication of an updated Troy Map. This update affects the BTA printed maps … Read more
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Map Update Points 11-13
This update applies to the November 2015 edition of the Troy Section map, to the 2025 edition of … Read more
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Multiple Reroutes
These updates apply to the November 2015 edition of the Troy Section map and to the early 2024 … Read more
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Campground Facility Updates
Five Rivers MetroParks have updated both their camping locations and procedures since the November … Read more
Parking locations
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Point 1: Pearls Fen Park has parking, covered picnic tables, and a privy.
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Point 2: Bath Township Park has parking, covered picnic tables, and a privy in addition to nearby playground equipment.
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Point 3: Fairborn Central Park has a large parking lot, restrooms, a water fountain, multiple picnic tables, and a playground.
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Point 18: Farrington Reserve provides day use parking along the Great Miami River Recreational Trail, with 12 spaces in all.
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Point 19: French Park, located 0.75 miles to the west, has a small parking area, drinking fountain, and privy.
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Point 19: Goodrich Giles Park parking lot is located 1.15 miles south of, and provides parking along the Great Miami River Trail.
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Point 20: Swift Run Lake Park has two parking areas. The larger area is located along the trail, and the smaller one is located across the road near the lake. There also is a privy near the parking lot and picnic tables.
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Point 20: State Route 66 Parking Area provides day use parking with 2 spaces and is located at the corner of state Route 66 and N. Hardin Road.
Camping locations
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Hikers and backpackers can register (for a fee) for the following primitive campsites at Five Rivers MetroParks. Register at metroparks.org →
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Point 6: Eastwood MetroPark, open all year
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Point 8: Island MetroPark, open April 1 to Oct. 3
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Point 11: Taylorsville MetroPark, open all year
Resupply locations
- Details coming soon.
