Trail Alerts . . . Map Updates

What is the difference between a "Trail Alert" and a "Map Update"?

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A Trail Alert indicates a temporary disruption in the established route of the trail. For example, a severe ice storm may force closure of the trail in a State Forest. Once the storm damage is cleared, the trail will reopen along the same route as before. Trail Alerts will remain posted until they are no longer in effect.

A Map Update indicates a permanent change to the trail route from that which is indicated in the latest map. For example, the Trail Crew reroutes the trail off of a road through a scenic woodlands. This is the new permanent route which will be relfected in the next printing of the map. A Map Update will generally remain posted for about one year after new maps are printed for the benefit of those who purchased a previous map version.


FarOut BT Trace 5-4-2025 FarOut Release Issues

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO iPhone USERS of the BTA Trail map on the app FarOut.

If you have updated FarOut with the recent trail route updates, you may notice that some icons are mislabeled. FarOut’s Technical Support Team, recommends deleting the FarOut app on your IOS device and then re-installing the app to correct the mislabeled icons. Your personal data on FarOut will not be lost.

We are working closely with the FarOut team to determine the cause and to resolve the issue without requiring users to reinstall the app. This may take some time and we still recommend you reinstall now to ensure you have an accurate trail line and data. We regret the inconvenience this causes.

Please contact the BTA Map Committee FarOut volunteers with any questions or concerns at


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NOTE: Please be aware that along the length of the Buckeye Trail, many parks, trail managers, historic and public locations, etc., maintain hours or days of operation which limit access to their facilities. BEFORE you head out to hike, check the web site for the location you intend to visit for any restrictions. Please respect their stated access policies.

If you plan to visit the Buckeye Trail portions that pass through state parks and forests or national parks or forests, the following sites might provide useful information in the case of closures or problem areas.

Current Section Trail Alerts and Map Updates