America 250 Buckeye Trail challenges update

The Buckeye Trail Association is proud to join the celebrations of America250 by introducing three new challenges for hikers and volunteers. You can read more about America250 by clicking here.

Send a photo of you and your patch to nicole.shrestha@buckeyetrail.org

250 Mile Hiker Challenge

• Individuals who explore the Buckeye Trail for at least 250 miles in 2026 will receive a limited-edition red 250 Mile patch
• Individuals who complete 250 miles can email hikeexperience@buckeyetrail.org to receive their patch
• Your 250 miles on the Buckeye Trail do not have to be unique miles, but we encourage exploring as much of the Buckeye Trail as possible
• Learn how you can explore the Buckeye Trail by visiting our Hike section of the website

250 Mile completionists (as of October 7):

Roxanna Lehman
Joe Evans
Shirley James
Raman Ras
Richard Morgan
Pat Long
Matthew Coleman
Bill Harman
Teresa Hoffer
Judy Watkins
Julie Orlando
Mark Middleton
Andrew Emge
Mike Saxton
John and Susan Klosterman
Doug Seaney 250 hike patch
Tim Murphy
Melinda Gleim

Click here to email us and report your 250 miles →

250 Hour Volunteer Challenge

• Individuals who volunteer for at least 250 hours in 2026 will receive a limited-edition blue 250 Hour Volunteer patch
• Hours will be tracked through our volunteer platform, Volgistics. Once you complete your hours, the Buckeye Trail Association will send your volunteer patch
• Learn how you can become a volunteer by visiting our Volunteer section of the website

250+ Hour Volunteers (as of October 7):

Mark Anstaett
Brian Batchelder
Rebecca Dobson
Ann Furste
Valerie Gardner
Mary Hayes
Bill Hines
Nancy Hoffner
Shirley James
Elyria Little
Pat Long
Jeanne Middleton
Mark Middleton Sr
Richard Morgan
Tim Murphy
Cindy Somers
Meg Sondey
Kat Wollyung

Click here to report volunteer hours →

America250 Buckeye Trail Association Supporters:

Everyone who donated $25 or more to the Buckeye Trail Association between President’s Day (February 16) and Independence Day (July 4) received a special Buckeye Trail Association Supporter patch as a token of our appreciation.

Abigail Cleis
Albert Dunn
Andrew Carter
Angela Miller & Family
Ann Furste
Bill Masica & Family
Brad Zwiebel
Brent Ellis
Byron & Sandy Henry
Caitlin Gatewood Edwards
Carl J Trimble
Carla Vondrak
Carmen Fontana & Family
Cavell & Associates
Christina Boehmer
Christopher Albritton
Claudia Thompson
Dale J. Wical
Dana Zintek and Lisa Daiber
David Carlson & Family
David Harris & Family
David Janosko
David Kilday
Dennis Kuehner & Family
Diane Wright & Family
Elizabeth Post
Elizabeth Waters
Erik Brueggemann & Family
Eunice Hornsby
Gary Kutsko
Ginger Christ
Gregory M. Tkachyk
Heather Stehle
Henry Vucetic
Jaime Friend
Jane A. Welch
Janell Jones
Janet Aldana
Janet Naher-Snowden & Family
Jeanne Delaney
Jeanne Middleton
Jelea Cleaver
Jennifer Fulks
Jesse Dailey & Family
Joan H. Young
John Nemcik
John Ravely
John Stroth
Jon Santee
Joseph Evans
Joy Brady-Beer
Julie Orlando & Family
Katherine Nash
Kathleen Clink
Laura Melby
Marcus Luzier
Margaret E. Sondey & William Hines
Mark Anstaett
Mark Middleton, Sr.
Matthew Edmonds
Maureen Gatewood & Family
Michael Kohr
Molly Jo Stanley
Nancy Quist
Nancy Shepherd
Natalie Maxwell
Nicole & Anup Shrestha
Nora Zabik
Ohio Environmental Council
Patrick Long
Paula Derflinger
Preston Bartlett
Randall Roberts & Family
Rebecca Dobson
Richard C. Saccardi & Family
Richard Morgan
Rick & Judy Mark
Sally Rynazewski & Family
Samuel Harmon
Sandra Barlett
Sophie Huss
Steve & Karen Walker
Suzanna Forshey & Family
Tammy Craig
Tara Smith & Family
Tim Jones
Tim Reimund
Todd Titschinger
Vicki Proctor
Victoria Livingston & Family