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.

You do not have to intend on completing the entire trail to join in any of the hikes. Come for one day, one weekend or as many as you wish. Anyone and everyone is welcome.

There are no scheduled dates for the circuit hikes this year, 2009. If you are interested in starting up a circuit hike group contact info@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: Jan. 31, 2009
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