Muskingum Lakes Chapter
- Chapter chair
- Open. Contact the Volunteer Coordinator for interest in this role.
- Contact
- volunteer@buckeyetrail.org
- Sections maintained
- Massillon, Bowerston, Belle Valley
- Counties
- Stark, Tuscarawas, Carroll, Harrison, Guernsey, Noble
- Trail Towns
- Zoar, Deersville
- Chapter links
- Page last updated
- Nov 13, 2025
Chapter background
The Muskingum Lakes Chapter covers a scenic stretch of eastern Ohio where waterways and history intertwine. Volunteers in this region help maintain trail segments that pass through historic canal paths, rolling hills, and some of Ohio’s best recreational lakes, supporting access and enjoyment for hikers and paddlers alike.
Natural features, history, and geography:
- Tuscarawas River watershed
- Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District (includes seven lakes)
- Ohio and Erie Canal remnants
- Hills of eastern Ohio shaped by strong hydrological forces
- Rich historical context from early Ohio settlement
- Recreational fishing hot spots
Towns, villages, and cities on the trail:
Hartville, Greentown, Uniontown, Green, Canal Fulton, Massillon, Bolivar, Wilkshire Hills, Zoar, Bowerston, Old Washington, Belle Valley
Chapter news
Chapter events
No events at this time.
How to get involved
- Join a hike, paddle, or trail work party
- Help organize events or shuttles
- Become a BTA member and select “Muskingum Lakes” as your Chapter
- Attend a hike, Chapter meeting, or event
- Help with outreach at festivals or trail events
- Become a Trail Adopter in this region
- Help with outreach
- Volunteer opportunities →
