The circular nature of the Buckeye Trail lends itself to the circuit hike, a variation of the 'end-to-end' hikes common of more linear trails. Many people have completed the entire trail (generally over several years) by slowly 'completing the loop'. If you have accomplished this, you are entitled to a BTA patch. See below for details.

In the past, there have been many on-going efforts to complete the trail over a period of 3-4 years, hiking one weekend per month. Led by various Buckeye Trail Association members, the circuit hikers wind their way, section by section around the state.

There are several circuit hikers currently attempting to hike the entire Buckeye Trail. You do not have to intend on completing the entire trail to join in any of the hikes. Come for a few miles, one day, one weekend or as many as you wish. Anyone and everyone is welcome. Hike details are located on the message board. Check there for the latest updates and to inform us if you are interested in joining in the hikes.

2011 Circuit Hikes:

• January 27-29 - West Union Section
• February 17-19 - Troy Section
• February 25-26 - West Union Section
• March 17-18 - Delphos Section
• March 31 - April 1 - Williamsburg Section
• April 14-16 - Stockport Section
• April 18 - Various Northern Ohio Sections
• May 9-14 - Bowerston Section
• May 19-20 - Bowerston Section
• May 26-28 - Burton Section
• June 13-18 - Defiance Section

Contact: scouting@buckeyetrail.org

If you have completed the BTA circuit, you are entitled to a BTA "I Hiked Ohio" patch. Please download this flyer, complete the form, and mail it to Dana Zintek to receive your patch. Whole Trail Patch.pdf

To receive more information about the Buckeye Trail, use the information request form or E-Mail to info@buckeyetrail.org.
Last updated: August 15, 2011
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