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Hikes and Other Events

This page lists some of the many hikes, work weekends and other events that many groups have scheduled on or about the Buckeye Trail.


March 27-31, 2010

Work Party - BTA Barn

Saturday - Wednesday No Chuckwagon - bring your own food.

The work will be new off-road trail construction to extend the BT to the Barn and back out with camping at the BTA Barn Headquarters.

Contact: Rick Adamson at rickbta@gmail.com


Apr. 10, 2010

Spring Hike at Fort Hill

Saturday: 11:00AM - Join us for a day of spring hiking at Fort Hill State Memorial. The hike will use portions of the Fort, Deer, and Gorge Trails and encompass about seven miles of hiking along this beautiful section of the Buckeye Trail. We will see 2,000 year old Hopewell earthworks, rock outcroppings, and some small arches and spring flowers. There will be two steep hills to tackle (400 and 300 feet respectively), and the Gorge Trail can be slippery at times, so be certain to wear sturdy hiking boots (and maybe bring trekking poles). Bring water! The hike should take two to three hours. There is a vault (pit) toilet on site, and if the museum is open there is a restroom within.

Contact: Darryl Smith at preds81@yahoo.com


Apr. 10-14, 2010

Work Party - West Branch State Park

Saturday - Wednesday This is a chuck wagon event so make your reservations early. The food is FREE and is available to the first 25 who make reservations at 740-585-2603 or with Susie or Herb Hulls at hulls@frognet.net

Contact: Rick Adamson at rickbta@gmail.com


April 17, 2010

Earth Day Celebration - Medina County

Saturday: 10AM - 4PM at the Buffalo Creek Retreat, Medina County Park District. The event is Free. There will be a BT booth along with

  • Kite Flying Demos
  • Live Animals & Entertainment
  • Kids Activities & Crafts
  • Build a Bluebird House
  • and much much more
  • Including a Hike that you must register for between 8:30 & 9:30 AM at the Hubbard Valley Park, right next door.
Food will be available for purchase.

Directions: The Buffalo Creek Retreat is located at 8708 Hubbard Valley Rd., Seville, OH 44273. It is approximately 1 mile south of Blake Rd. OR approximately 1 mile north of Greenwich Rd.

From I-71 take I-76 East toward Akron. Get off at St. Rt. 3/Seville exit. Turn right at the light onto Rt. 3, and at the next stop turn left onto Greenwich Rd. Turn left again onto Hubbard Valley Rd. After you cross over the interstate the Buffalo Creek Retreat will be on your left. If you get to Hubbard Valley Park you have gone too far.

Contact: Medina Co. Parks 330-225-7100 or parks@medinacountyparks.com


April 18, 2010

Earth Day Celebration

Sunday: Noon to 4PM. Penitentiary Glenn Nature Center, Lake Metro Park, Kirtland Road, Kirtland, OH. This years theme is "Earth Day's 40th Anniversary, Make the Earth healthier". Fun family activities, crafts, games, live animals, tree give-away, train rides, Buckeye Trail hikes in the Bedford Section, music and refreshments.

Contact: Debbie Zampini 440-567-1894 for more information.


Apr. 24, 2010

NE Ohio BTA Hike - Bath Nature Preserve

Saturday: 10:00AM meet at the entrance to the Bath Nature Preserve which is on Hickory Farm Lane, at 4160 Ira Rd. This is less than a mile west of Cleveland Massillon Rd., on the south side of Ira Rd. We will hike 3-4 easy miles. No pets allowed. Lunch at a nearby restaurant.

Contact: Phyllis Devlin at 330-864-8872 or pm61bd@yahoo.com


Apr. 24-25, 2010

BTA Maintenance Weekend

Saturday - Sunday Location to be determined.

Contact: Rick Adamson at rickbta@gmail.com


May 1-5, 2010

BTA Work Party - Wolf Run

Saturday - Wednesday This is a chuck wagon event so make your reservations early. The food is FREE and is available to the first 25 who make reservations at 740-585-2603 or with Susie or Herb Hulls at hulls@frognet.net

Contact: Rick Adamson at rickbta@gmail.com


May 10-16, 2010

Backpacking Trip

Shawnee and Sinking Springs Sections

Contact: John Rethman at 513-398-9527 or email at ilovehiking3@embarqmail.com


May 15-16, 2010

BTA Maintenance Weekend

Fort Hill

Contact: Rick Adamson at rickbta@gmail.com


May 21, 2010

Awards Nominations Due

Send your nominations to Mary Hamilton, 717 E. Third St., Dover, Ohio 44622, or via e-mail at oldbag@wilkshire.net.


May 22, 2010

BTA Board Meeting at Command Alkon

Saturday: 10:00 a.m.

Contact: Pat Hayes at president@buckeyetrail.org


June 2-6, 2010

BTA Work Party - Grand Rapids

The chuckwagon will not be there so bring your own food.

Contact: Rick Adamson at rickbta@gmail.com


June 6, 2010

National Trails Day Event

Mentor Marsh house Corduroy Road, Mentor Headlands. Buckeye Trail Hike in Mentor Marsh, Zimmerman trail along with a trail project. Get your hands dirty helping with work on the trail. Time TBA and registration information to follow.

Contact:Debbie Zampini 440-567-1894 for more information.


June 11-13, 2010

BTA 51st Annual Meeting

Geneva Hills Camp located out side of Lancaster, Ohio. It has 350 wooded acres including 10 miles of hiking trails, lakes, natural springs, and both glaciated and non-glaciated rock formations. There are camping areas for trailers (no hook-ups), many areas for tent camping, plus Geneva Lodge among the two lodges and cabins that they have. They also have covered wagons for lodging.

Download reservation form or visit the Annual Meeting page for more information

Contact: Ruth Brown at bandrbrown@willard-oh.com, 419-935-0668 or Mary Hamilton at oldbag@wilkshire.net or 330-602-4071


June 26-27, 2010

BTA Maintenance Weekend

Locaton to be determined

Contact: Rick Adamson at rickbta@gmail.com


Aug. 28-29, 2010

BTA Board Annual Retreat

At the BTA Barn

Contact: Pat Hayes at president@buckeyetrail.org


Sept. 11-18, 2010

Backpacking Trip

Backpack the Picture Rocks National Lake shore in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan along Lake Superior , part of the North Country Tril. Check upcoming Trailblazers and this web site as details are worked out.

Contact: John Rethman at 513-398-9527 or email at ilovehiking3@embarqmail.com


Sept. 25-29 , 2010

BTA Work Party at AEP

This is a chuck wagon event so make your reservations early. The food is FREE and is available to the first 25 who make reservations at 740-585-2603 or with Susie or Herb Hulls at hulls@frognet.net

Contact: Rick Adamson at rickbta@gmail.com


Oct. 9-10, 2010

BTA Maintenance Weekend

Burr Oak

Contact: Rick Adamson at rickbta@gmail.com


Oct. 16-20, 2010

BTA Work Party - Wolf Run

This is a chuck wagon event so make your reservations early. The food is FREE and is available to the first 25 who make reservations at 740-585-2603 or with Susie or Herb Hulls at hulls@frognet.net

Contact: Rick Adamson at rickbta@gmail.com


Oct. 30-31, 2010

BTA Work Maintenance Weekend

Fort Hill

Contact: Rick Adamson at rickbta@gmail.com


Dec 11, 2010

BTA Board Meeting at Command Alkon

Saturday: 10:00 a.m.

Contact: Pat Hayes at president@buckeyetrail.org


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Last updated: March 14, 2010

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