Build. Protect. Connect.
The Buckeye Trail stretches more than 1,400 miles across Ohio, cared for almost entirely by volunteers. From updating maps and leading hikes to maintaining trails and planning events, every hand helps. Whether you have an afternoon or a year to give, your time makes a difference.
Quick Links for Volunteers
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Current volunteers: Sign in to the Volgistics portal →
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New volunteers: learn about the volunteer program or fill out the Volgistics volunteer application →
Ways to get involved
From working on the trail to guiding the organization’s future, there’s a place for you at the Buckeye Trail Association (BTA). Explore the opportunities that fit your interests and skills.
Trail Adopter Program
Help build, maintain, and monitor the Buckeye Trail. You can adopt a Segment, join a one-day work party, or report trail conditions in your area. Learn more →
Volunteer opportunities near you
From trail maintenance to event planning, check out what’s happening across the state. View volunteer opportunities →
Join a committee or strategic team
Use your skills in leadership, outreach, mapping, event planning, development, and more. Explore committees and strategic roles →
Become a trail builder
Trail work blends art and science, from design and construction to pruning and erosion control. Whether you’re brand new or experienced, there’s a role for you. Learn about trail building →
Get trained and equipped
Access the volunteer handbook, learn about safety requirements, and find out how to borrow tools or become a certified sawyer. Visit volunteer training and resources →
Nominate a fellow volunteer
Help us shine a light on the people making a difference. Submit a nomination for someone who deserves to be recognized. Recognize a volunteer →
The trail depends on you
The Buckeye Trail Association (BTA) is powered by people like you—volunteers who care about nature, community, and outdoor adventure. When you volunteer, you:
- Build stronger trails and stronger communities
- Protect the legacy of Ohio’s only statewide trail system
- Connect with others who love the outdoors
Every hour you give helps preserve the Buckeye Trail for future generations and helps us unlock vital funding to keep it going.
Logging hours builds the Buckeye Trail’s future
We use a tool called Volgistics to track volunteer hours, and we need your help to keep it updated. Logging your hours matters because it:
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Helps us qualify for grants and funding
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Allows us to report to key partners (like the U.S. Forest Service)
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Ensures you’re recognized for your service with awards and milestones
Meet your Volunteer Coordinator
“The Buckeye Trail Association is built on a mutual love of nature and hiking, but it’s so much more than that. It’s a place of community and camaraderie. We have so many ways to get involved. Come join us!”Contact Alexys
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