NE Ohio BTA Hike – Mentor Headlands

Meet at 10:00AM. The hike is 5+ miles on BT and lakefront. Bring a sandwich for picnic there at Headlands.

DIRECTIONS: North on Rt. 44 to entrance. Turn right to furthest parking lot.

Contact: Call Jones' (330)467-4338 or lynnandandy@windstream.net

MAC Trip on the Buckeye Trail

In preparation of celebration of our 50 th Anniversary in 2009, the Buckeye Trail Association would like to promote more backpacking on the trail. I have come up with a 72 mile trip starting north of Caesar Creek State Park to the Southern Terminus in Eden Park. Fourteen miles will be on road, the rest through woods and along the paved trail following the Little Miami National Scenic River. This trip can be base camped and day hiked. If you are interested contact me. Deadline for this trip is April 13. MAC trips are for members only.

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

BTA Work Party – Trail Maintenance at Scioto Trail AND Findley State Park.

Depart Camp: 8am daily

Quit Work: 3pm daily on Saturday and 12 noon Sunday

At Scioto Trail we will be doing general trail maintenance.

At Findley State Park we will be addressing water problems by turnpiking a good length of the BT through the park. Please provide your own food.

DIRECTIONS:To FINDLEY STATE PARK
From the Cleveland area take I-480 West to SR-10 West to US-20 West to SR-58 South for ten miles. Park is 2.5 miles south of Wellington on the east side of the road. From the Columbus area take I-71 North to US-250 east to SR-89 North to SR-58 North. Park is 2.5 miles north of SR-162 on the east side of the road. From the Cincinnati area take I-71 North to US-250 east to SR-89 North to SR-58 North. Park is 2.5 miles north of SR-162 on the east side of the road. From the Toledo area take the Ohio Turnpike East to Exit 7A. Take Baumhart Road South to US-20 East to SR-58 South for 10 miles to park entrance which is 2.5 miles south of Wellington on the east side of the road. From the Akron area, take I-76 West which turns into US-224 West. Take US-224 West to SR-58 North. Park is 2.5 miles north of SR-162 on the east side of the road.

At Scioto Trail we will be doing general trail maintenance.

DIRECTIONS: To camping at Garry Dill Farm – 60 Storms Station Road, Bainbridge, OH. Go west on US-50 from Chillicothe. Go through Bourneville, Ohio and take the first road to the south (Jones Levee Road). Go across Paint Creek to the first road going west, Spargursville Road, and follow it around to the first road to the right, Storms Station Road. It goes down hill across a small creek. Immediately after the bridge take the farm lane to the right (north). Farm house and 4 grain bins are at the end of the lane. Camp site is in front of the bins. Water is available.

Contact: Rick Adamson at rmadamson@earthlink.net

BTA Work Party - Paulding County

Information to be posted soon. The chuck wagon will not be there.

Contact: Rick Adamson at rmadamson@earthlink.net

BTA Barn Work Party

Saturday: Work at the BTA barn. Projects include work on dorms, trim doors in restrooms, put up barn siding on outside of restrooms. Bring your lunch or go to Nest. I'll bring tools, but you might help and bring a hammer.

Contact: Russ Johnson at oparuss1@msn.com

NE Ohio BTA Hike – Oak Hill Area, CVNP Plateau Trail

Meet at 10:00AM at the parking lot. The hike is 4.9 miles, some hills, considered moderate to difficult by the National Park; hike could be shortened. Lunch in Peninsula restaurant.

DIRECTIONS: From Peninsula go west to first road, (Riverview Road), south to first road, (Major Road), west to first road, (Oak Hill Road), south to parking lot.

Contact: Sophia or Larry Morton 330-794-7059

Buckeye Trail Board Meeting

Saturday: 10:00 a.m. at Command Alcon in Dublin OH.

Contact: Pat Hayes at president@buckeyetrail.org

BTA Work Party - Old Man's Cave

Information to be posted soon. 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 rmadamson@earthlink.net

Circuit Hike - Whipple Section

Note: There is an additional day’s hike planned for Monday June 30 for those who wish to participate. The hike will be from Points 10 to 25 over the three days.

Saturday: Leave at 10 am. from between points 14 and 15 and carpool to point 10. Hike is 13.1 miles.

Sunday: Meet again between points 14 and 15. We will leave at 9 am. and carpool to point 20. Hike is 11.8 miles.

Monday: Leave point 20 at 9 am and carpool to point 25. Hike is 15 miles. All three days are on backcountry roads.

Directions To get to Saturday’s and Sunday’s meeting point, take I-77 south to exit 16 and turn left to intersection with SR-821. Take SR-821 south to the town of Warner and SR-530. Turn right on SR-530 and go 0.1 mile to Duck Creek Rd. (T-16) and turn left. Follow T-16 south for about 2.6 miles and park at the Washington County Fish and Game Association property.
If coming from Marietta, take I-77 north to exit 6 and SR-821 north to Duck Creek Rd. (T-l6) just before the town of Whipple. Follow T-l6 north about 2.3 miles and park at the Washington County Fish and Game Association property.
To get to Monday’s meeting point, take I-77 to exit 16 and turn west onto Sherbourne Rd. (T-301). When crossing into Noble County, T-301 becomes Sherborn Hollow Rd. (T-26). Follow T-26 to T-10 and turn right. Take T-10 to intersection with SR 339 and park at church parking lot.

Camping: Wolf Run State Park, http://www.dnr.state.oh.us/parks/wolfrun/tabid/796/Default.aspx, 740-732-5035. The Park’s address is 16170 Wolf Run Road, Caldwell, OH 43724.

Motels: check online for numerous motels in the Marietta area.

Contact: If you are planning to attend this hike, please contact Chris McIntyre 513 310 5860 or Chris.McIntyre@fuse.net about ten days prior to the hike so we can get an idea of how many hikers to expect and to notify you of any potential last minute changes.

Circuit Hike - Date and location TBD

Note: More information to be posted soon.

NE Ohio BTA Hike – Cleveland Metroparks Canalways

Meet at 10:00AM at Cleveland Metroparks Canalways Visitors Center, on E49th St., Cuyahoga Hts. The hike is 5 miles on historic Ohio-Erie Canal Towpath going "Up and over" two overpass bridges. Bring camera for dramatic photos. Lunch in local restaurant. Please RESERVE!

DIRECTIONS: As you drive north,Canal Rd. becomes 49th St. in Cuyahoga Hts.

Contact: Jones'[ (330)467-4338 or lynnandandy@windstream.net

MAC Trip to Wind River in Wyoming

The dates posted do not include travel time. The BTA has hiked here before, and it is one of my most memorable trips. The Wind River Range has several wilderness areas with scenic mountains, streams, and ponds full of trout.

Details for this trip have not been worked out. You will need a bear canister (not bag) for your food. If you are interested in this trip, please contact me. See the BTA web site for information updates when available. Deadline is June 15 to sign up for this trip. MAC trips are for members only.

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

Circuit Hike - Date and location TBD

Note: More information to be posted soon.

Contact:

Buckeye Trail Board Retreat

Saturday and Sunday: at Buckeye Trail Barn

Contact: Pat Hayes at president@buckeyetrail.org

BTA Work Party - AEP

Information to be posted soon. 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 rmadamson@earthlink.net

BTA Maintenance Weekend

Trail maintenace work at both Shawnee and Clendenning. Information to be posted when available.

Contact: Rick Adamson at rmadamson@earthlink.net

BTA Work Party - Paulding County

Information to be posted soon. The chuck wagon will not be there.

Contact: Rick Adamson at rmadamson@earthlink.net

BTA Maintenance Weekend

Trail maintenace work at both Burr Oak and Clendenning. Information to be posted when available.

Contact: Rick Adamson at rmadamson@earthlink.net

BTA Maintenance Weekend

Trail maintenace work at both Shawnee and Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Information to be posted when available.

Contact: Rick Adamson at rmadamson@earthlink.net

Buckeye Trail Board Meeting

Saturday: 10:00 a.m. at Command Alcon in Dublin OH.

Contact: Pat Hayes at president@buckeyetrail.org

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Last updated: May 7, 2008

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