Akron 2005 Defiance 2005 New Straitsville 2007 Sinking Spring 2006 Bedford 2004 Delphos 2003 Norwalk 2004 St. Marys 2007 Belle Valley 2005 Loveland 2006 Old Man's Cave 2006 Stockport 2006 Bowerston 2005 Massillon 2004 Pemberville 2005 Troy 2005 Burton 2006 Medina 2007 Scioto Trail 2005 West Union 2004 Caesar Creek 2007 Mogadore 2006 Shawnee 2008 Williamsburg 2005 Road Fork 2005 Whipple 2005 Akron Section: (10/3/06) Metroparks Serving Summit County has completed another segment of the Ohio and Erie Towpath Trail in Summit County. Dana Zintek, Section Supervisor for the Akron Section, obtained permission for the Buckeye Trail to follow this new route almost before the asphalt had hardened on the new trail. This segment lies between Vanderhoof and Center Roads. The verbiage below describes the changes that should be made to the text in your Akron Section Map 2005 Edition. Note that Pt. 25 is moved from the intersection of Van Buren and Center Roads W to the intersection of OETPT with Center Road. The text from Pt. 24 north is essentially correct except that each associated CCW distance must be increased by 0.3 mile. CW CCW Pt   44.4 NE 13.7 N 1. Van Buren Rd. at Vanderhoof Rd. BT turns W on Vanderhoof Rd. for 2200’ to OETPT. Here, BT turns S past TH (P, Pr) onto OETPT between an active railroad on the W and settling ponds for tailings for industrial waste on the E. In about 4400’, the Tuscarawas R. replaces the settling ponds. 47.1 11.0 25 OETPT at Center Rd. S N   The text from here south is the same as that written in the 2005 Edition of the Akron Section with the exception that each associated CW distance must be increased by 0.3 mile. See the map to the right that shows the changes. The new route is shown in an orange-red color. Off-road trail is marked in orange-red solid circles. The old route is marked out with x’s. The green circle includes the origin for new Pt. 25. Bedford Section: (8/30/05) At the request of Rick Huff, Brecksville Reservation Manager, the Buckeye Trail has been relocated slightly. The points that are affected in the Bedford Section lie near My Mountain within Brecksville Reservation. Although the trail is significantly different, the overall distance described in the Section is nearly identical. Points 2 and 3 are now different. See text and map below. The color code on the map requires explanation. Red lines represent park roads. Blue lines represent existing Buckeye Trail. Green line represents the former route of the Buckeye Trail. Unfortunately, the scale of the map causes roads and trails to overlap when close to one another. As a point of interest, in the early days of the Buckeye Trail, the trail entered Brecksville Reservation climbing the NE end of My Mountain. Over the years, the trail has been moved several times. BT does not now follow the original route which was steep and quite subject to erosion. Although the new route is close, it follows an easy grade to protect Park resources. CW CCW Pt   0.0 NE 65.4 SW 1. Trail Junction near Deer Lick Cave (Brecksville Reservation, Cleveland MetroParks (CMP)) This spot marks the beginning of both the BEDFORD and AKRON SECTIONS as well as the end of the MEDINA SECTION. To the W, Cincinnati lies 489 miles away; to the S, 653 miles. BT reaches Mentor Headlands Park, the north end of the trail, in 65 miles. Once, a special kiosk stood on this site. Donated by CMP, the kiosk commemorated the formal completion of BT, linking the four corners of Ohio. Throughout the BEDFORD SECTION, most picnic areas (PA) are equipped with P, Pr, PS, PT and seasonal W. Random variations are noted. BT is routed through very scenic areas. None-the-less, the region is also very urbanized. BTA recommends that you park only in well-defined parking areas within parks. BT follows CMP trails NE more or less parallel to Valley Parkway. In 3100’, BT turns SE across Valley Parkway near the automobile exit from Oak Grove PA. BT joins paved All-Purpose Trail (APT) heading NE for 160’. BT then turns away from APT as footpath. BT follows CMP trails along edge of CMP Management Area that is under study to maintain Oak-Hickory succession. Both fire and cutting methods are under study. 1.1 N 64.3 S 2. Salamander Trail at My Mountain Trail At 3-way trail junction as Salamander Trail descends NE, BT joins My Mountain Trail heading N on ridge that ascends somewhat. In 360' BT turns SE away from My Mountain Trail and soon descends slowly along side of My Mountain to S bank of Chippewa Creek and Riverview Rd. (1900'). BT jogs N across bridge and then turns into roughly mowed field towards post at NE corner of field. Across drive from post, BT joins APT heading E. 1.9 N 63.5 W 3. Station Road Trailhead (P, Pr) Belle Valley Section: (2/2/06) A new map is now available for the Belle Valley Section. Bowerston Section: (7/23/07) A short relocation at the north end of Willis Run Bay off Tappan Lake in Harrison County Ohio was completed during a BTA Work Party held on the weekend of July 14, 2007. The effort extended the trail around a picturesque ravine and some interesting rock outcrops in an otherwise drab piece of trail. The effect of the relocation is to increase the trail length by ¼ mile and reduce the distance on road by 860’. The entire trail segment between Points 13 and 14 is shown on the attached topographic map as a thin blue line. Look for the new trail that heads NW from Willis Run Road just 250’ S of Point 13. Burton Section: (6/25/07) At Pt 12, the BT follows a marked trail going west (see the map) to Ravenna Rd. At Ravenna Rd. turn south into Chardon Ohio. The trail now goes through Chardon Square South to (SR 44), the new Maple Highland Trail. The trail turns left or east for 8.2 miles to Headwaters Park Point 16. At this point it resumes on the Old Buckeye Trail through the park. The trail has been clearly marked. This takes us off the road for about 9.7 miles. There is still some road (1 1/2 miles) going into Chardon. (8/20/07) The Buckeye Trail is now open between Points 9, Lake County Metroparks Parking Lot off Girdled Rd., and 10, BT at SR-608. It had been closed due to excessive damage by severe storms.

CW	CCW	Pt
0.0 SE	9.9 N	22.	Pope Rd. (C-278) at Winchell Rd. (C-264) BT turns SE on Winchell Rd. (C-264) towards Hiram Rapids past Washburn Rd. (1110', T-274, exits S) and across the Cuyahoga R. (675'). In 360', BT turns S onto Abbott Rd. past Allyn Rd. (600', C-281, exits E) and continues to Alpha Rd. (840', T-277, exits SE). Camp Hi, a canoe rental facility with fee camping, is 4200’ S on Abbott Rd. from here. BT continues SE onto Alpha Rd. (T-277) that gradually ascends.
2.7 E	7.2 N	A.	Alpha Rd. (T-277) at SR-82 Alpha Rd. ends here. BT turns E onto SR-82 and goes to Ryder Rd. (1100', T-268), exits S). SR 82 continues into Hiram (PO: 44234). BT follows Ryder Rd. S on past Fairview Cemetery. When Ryder Rd. ends, BT turns E onto Pioneer Trail (6200', C-254) passing Asbury Rd. (1900’, T 223, exits S).
4.5 S	5.4 E	B.	Pioneer Trail (C-254) at Service Lane An orchard and the Historic Johnson home (free directed tours) lie a little further W on Pioneer Trail. BT turns S onto footpath on lane entering property known as Camp Asbury (330 569-3171, campasbury@alltel.net). The East Ohio Conference of The United Methodist Church operates the camp. Rev. William Graham is the Director. The trail soon leaves the service road and continues into woods as a footpath heading SW. Camping is available about 2900' from Point B in shelters (if not in use) and an open field (Seasonal Pr and W). Make arrangements with Camp Asbury a day or two ahead of your expected arrival. BT continues past the camping area through woods and wetlands and reaches Asbury Rd. in about 1.4 miles. Across Asbury Rd., BT continues in trees just S of maintenance buildings. Camp Office is in a house just N. Please identify yourself as a BT hiker if you see anybody. BT continues SE past small waste water treatment plant across lawn to pond. Here trail turns S across dam, enters woods, crosses Eagle Creek and ascends past an activity area (Keep off!).
7.4 W	2.5 E	C.	BT at Asbury Rd. (T-223) and Headwaters Trail The MOGADORE SECTION begins here. BT enters this section from the BURTON SECTION. This part of Headwaters Trail is a multipurpose trail built and operated by Portage County Park District. BT reaches this point from Camp Asbury on the NE corner of the intersection. BT joins Headwaters Trail at its junction with Asbury Rd. and heads W across Limeridge Rd. (5900', C-222) and Vaughn Rd. (2600', T-272).
9.9 S	0.0 E	3.	Headwaters Trail at Peck Rd. (C-167) at Mennonite Rd./High St. Two State Nature Preserves (both with entry by permit only) are near this corner. Mantua Bog is on the SE corner and Marsh Wetlands is on the SW corner. The intersection of Peck Rd. with Mennonite Rd. is only a skip N of this point. Headwaters Trail continues W under management by Mantua Village Park Board. The center of Mantua (G, PO: 44255, R) is 1 mile W via either Headwaters Trail and Main St. or Mennonite Rd./High St. The High St. route passes a Village Park (Pr, PT). BT rejoins its former route and turns S onto Peck Rd.

Caesar Creek Section:

• A new map was published in 2003 with some significant route changes. If you have an older map, please obtain the latest map for an accurate description of this section.

Defiance Section:

(5/18/06) The route of the trail between Florida and Napoleon in the Defiance Section has been altered. Specifically, most of the trail between Points 10 and 11 has been moved off SR-424 onto footpath. There is no significant change in mileage. At this time, the trail does not actually reach SR-424 at Point 10. However, the access trail remains and BT does get so close that no adjustment was made for this write up.The trail follows the description provided in the last Edition from Point 11 east.

CW	CCW	Pt	Description
21.5 E	32.7 W	10.	Foot Path (Steps) from Dam off SR-424 (P) At bottom of steps, BT turns E above drainage from canal into Maumee R. on wide benched, trail. In time, BT descends into former canal prism and crosses to towpath. Trail continues E on former towpath along canal that is sometimes watered and sometimes dry. In 3.8 miles, BT crosses from towpath to SR-424 opposite C-15C. BT continues along SR-424 across and past Benien Creek. Canal buffs will be rewarded with views of a fine culvert if they investigate the means by which Benien Creek passes beneath SR-424.
25.4 N	28.8 S	11.	SR-424 at Gravel Multi-Purpose Trail BT continues N on gravel multi-purpose trail on E side of SR-424.

(12/15/05) The SR-108 bridge across the Maumee River in Napoleon, and between points 17 and 18, has been completed. The temporary route is no longer needed.

(2/5/02) Camping is no longer allowed in Farnsworth Metropark (point 30 of 1996 map).

(2/5/02) The accompanying map on the right was copied from the Defiance Section Map, Edition of June 1996. The changes shown on the insert are permanent. Earlier trail location is shown by the black dots that are sometimes barely visible. The present trail location when on road is shown by the thick green line. And the off-road trail location is shown by the thinner yellow line. Points that are no longer relevant, Points 24, 25 and 26, have been marked over with a red X. A written description of the changes appear below.

CW	CCW	Pt	Description
E	S	Pt
39.5	13.9	23.	T-3A at T-Q BT turns E on T-Q. In 1.2 miles, BT turns N on C-2. In 0.9 mile, BT turns E on SR-110. In 0.6 mile, BT diverges from the road on lawn on N side towards road and parking complex for Mary Jane Thurston State Park Marina. BT remains on lawn and continues generally E skirting an inlet just N. BT enters woods just below SR-110 and continues E to trail on abandoned road. BT turns N to trailer camping area and then continues N to tent camping area on banks of Maumee R. Here, BT turns E again on driveway to foot bridge over small stream. Across bridge, BT turns N past a large shelter house (P, Pr, Wa) built in 1936 by the CCC (Civilian Conservation Corps) to Providence Dam. Note guard lock at dam. BT follows towpath of Gilead Sidecut Canal (1845) E. At Lincoln St. Bridge (0.4 mile), short side trip S to Village of Grand Rapids (Gr, P, Ph, Wa, WC). Shoppes abound on Front St. w/ ice cream, restaurants, antiques and other specialities. BT continues E on the towpath another 0.25 mile before veering SE across the canal through a garden and public driveway near the Mill House B & B (419-832-6455).
43.1	10.3	27.	Front St. In Grand Rapids There are no further changes. Follow map descriptive material.

Delphos Section:

• (10/14/06)The Trail Crew moved over 5 miles of trail from road to footpath in July. Since the roads that the trail used formerly were built either on or along side of the canal lands, distances are not affected significantly. Changes to distances are not an issue.

CW	CCW	Pt	Description
45.0 E	4.6 S	24.0	Charloe Rd. at Site of Miami-Erie Canal Towpath
			An off-road relocation begins here and continues generally N on state property. At infrequent fence crossings, stiles have been constructed. To ensure good relations with trail neighbors, USE THE STILES! DO NOT CLIMB ON THE FENCE! BT follows remains of Miami & Erie Canal towpath N along the E side of T-163. There are no visible remains left from the canal immediately SE. At first, T-163 itself lies more or less in the canal bed itself. However, gradually the prism of the former canal becomes more visible. In 7200’, BT crosses Horner Rd. (T‑146). In 1200’, BT passes the remains of Lock 21. In 770’, BT crosses intermittent stream over a wonderful stone culvert and continues to follow towpath through woods 870’ before crossing Gudeman Rd. (T-156). BT continues N through mostly fields. In 2300’, BT joins T-163 and heads N across Flat Rock Creek at site of former aqueduct. Shortly, BT leaves T-163 and climbs onto footpath that continues N on E side of road in woods and fields across T-170 (1600’). In 3900’ as BT emerges from woods at a fence, BT jogs west onto T-163 and continues N on road across Little Flatrock Creek (1100’) and through Junction. Very near to SR-111, BT crosses a ditch, remains from the prism of the Wabash-Erie Canal. At SR-111, BT turns E on highway for 75’.
49.6 N	0.0	25. W	SR-111 at Towpath
			On the S side of SR-111 is the site of the confluence of the Wabash-Erie Canal, an Indiana main line canal, and the Miami-Erie Canal, an Ohio main line canal. Nearby Junction took its name from this occurrence. From here N, the former canal is often referred to as the Twin Canal. The width of the prism was 60' rather than the standard 40'. This location is both the end of the Delphos Section as well as the beginning of the Defiance Section (Pt. 1). The relocation continues N across Section boundaries. BT turns N onto footpath on W side of Blanchard Rd. (T-153) in field and woods. In 4100’, BT crosses Blanchard Rd., returns to towpath in woods, crosses Six-Mile Creek on a culvert built originally for the canal (600’) and passes a corner of Defiance and Paulding Counties (650’). BT continues N on towpath. In 2600’ near fence and edge of woods, BT jogs W to join road that is now called Defiance-Paulding County Line Rd. (C-8), also near its intersection with C-218. Here, the canal diverges NE while BT continues N on Defiance-Paulding County Line Rd. across Five-Mile Creek (3500').
3 E	51.2 S	2.	Defiance-Paulding County Line Rd. (C-8) at Hammersmith Rd. (T-18)

Loveland Section:

• (7/23/07)This alert eliminates Point 9.

CW	CCW	Pt	Description
6.1 E	40.4 W	6.0	Erie Ave. at Red Bank Expressway About 200' after crossing above Red Bank Expressway, BT leaves Erie Ave. and joins Murray Ave. heading E. In 800' at LaCrosse Ave., BT jogs N to join a paved bikeway just N of and parallel to Murray Ave. In 4270' Bikeway ends at Settle Rd. BT jogs S 50'.
7.0 E	39.0 W	7.	Settle Rd. at Murray Ave. BT joins the southern half of "boulevard style" Murray Ave. heading E. The road to the N and parallel to the BT is also named Murray Ave. One lies in Cincinnati and the other in Mariemont. The two roads do not connect. One can only wonder at the jurisdictional dispute that keeps them apart. BT on Murray Ave. reaches and crosses Plainville Rd. where the trail joins Madisonville Rd. and continues E. In 350', BT on Madisonville Rd. diverges SE away from the northern Murray Ave.
7.7 E	38.8 NW	8	Madisonville Rd. at Wooster Pike (US-50) The Mariemont Inn, an historic country inn, (513-271-2100, Coin Laundry, R, no pets), is located here at 6880 Wooster Pike. BT joins sidewalk on the S side of Wooster Pike and heads E to Newtown Rd. Due to construction, BT continues E onto narrow path just S of the guard rail. About 150’ E of Newtown Rd., BT turns S onto paved drive for 100’ to reach a paved bike path, the Little Miami Scenic State Park (LMSSP), formerly the Penn Central RR. LMSSP is a ribbon-type State Park, the result of the foresight shown by Ohio Dept. of Natural Resources when it acquired 44 miles of the Penn Central RR right-of-way. This rail trail, that now traverses five Park jurisdictions, has grown to over 70 miles between here and Springfield. While the name changes slightly within some jurisdictions, the words "Little Miami Scenic" are always included. BT follows LMSSP E through Avoca Park (3000') w/ P ($2 Hamilton County parking fee), PT, W, WC and Kroger Hills Preserve (4500'). From Kroger Hills Preserve N, the trail becomes certified North Country National Scenic Trail (NCT). BT and NCT continue NE on LMSSP. In 4700’, LMSSP crosses Elm Ave., again in 3400’ and then New St. in 2000’. The Terrace Park PO: 45174 is about 1/3 of the way between Elm Ave. and New St. on Terrace Place (SE side of LMSSP). In 900’, BT/NCT crosses US-50 on LMSSP.
		9.	Ignore Pt. 9. Text has been incorporated into Pt. 8.
12.9 N	33.6 S	10.	LMSSP Junction (P, Pr) with BT from Milford.

Massillon Section:

(11/26/07) This alert affects trail between Points 22 and 24 in the Massillon Edition 2004. Thanks to a beautiful trail bridge that was built across I-77 essentially along the route of the former Ohio & Erie Canal. The bridge is part of the Ohio Erie Towpath Trail that will extend between Cleveland and New Philadelphia and will be used also by Buckeye Trail. The accompanying image shows the situation clearly. The route of the BT is shown in blue. The reroute is shown by a solid blue line. The route of the trail as described in the 2004 Edition is shown by dots. Abandoned trail is shown with red dots. Note that BT no longer goes through Point 23. Trail distance is decreased slightly but does not affect the trail description significantly.

CW	CCW	PT	Description
38.4 E	16.4 N	22	SR-212 ( Poplar St.) at Park St BT leaves SR-212 and continues E on Poplar St. In one block, BT turns S on Canal St. past several antique shops, bars, PO: 44612 and restaurants. The Ohio & Erie Canal lay just to the E of and parallel to Central St. In two blocks at Water St., look E across both I-77 and the Tuscarawas R. to see remnant foundation of aqueduct that carried Sandy & Beaver Canal over river to junction with Ohio & Erie Canal directly in front of you. At the end of Canal St. (just N of DQ), BT turns W on Walnut St. In 1 block, BT turns S onto Park St. (SR‑212). In 1 block at stoplight, BT continues S on Park St. as SR-212 turns E. The Lebold Homestead Springhouse Bed & Breakfast is located at 10903 SR-212 NE nearby. Contact bnb@wilkshire.net, www.springhouse.com, 330‑874‑4255, 800-796-9100. ) It can be reached in 1.2 mile via SR-212 near N Lebold Square. In 1900’, BT reaches the entrance to Fort Laurens State Memorial. Owned and managed by Ohio Historical Society. This site marks the only Revolutionary War Battle fought in Ohio. Park and Museum are open in Summer w/ P, Pr, PS, PT, W. BT turns E into park on drive that passes the Tomb of the Unknown Patriot (400'), a memorial to the people who died here. BT continues on drive past Museum and parking and, at a cul-de-sac at the S end of the park (1000'), joins the Zoar Valley Trail (ZVT, red blazes), a Boy Scouts of America trail. ZVT continues S for 840' before crossing I-77 on a magnificent 650' trail bridge. At the S end of the bridge, trail joins former towpath that meanders generally SE high above Tuscarawas R. on a segment that shows an interesting array of artifacts. The trail passes a gate valve that would have been used to drain the canal when work was needed downstream. BT passes remains of rebuilt Lock 7, Lock 8, a culvert that conducts a sizeable stream beneath the canal, Lock 9, and finally, Lock 10. Just below Lock 10 is a complex series of structures that include a concrete arch and an abandoned railroad overpass. Just E of the arch is an isolated stone structure. The arch was the bridge that carried the towpath over the feeder that watered the canal from a dam in the Tuscarawas R. Adventurous hikers can follow the old rail grade E to a good view of the remains of the dam and the artificial rapids they create. S of the rail grade lie remains of a fish hatchery built in the prism of the canal after the canal ceased operation. A large number of structures including two concrete pillars are associated with this development.
42.3 SE	12.1 NW	24	Steps to Foot Bridge to Zoar Village This former county road bridge has been restored, etc.

(10/24/07) Ongoing development of the Ohio Erie Canalway project has reduced the length of an onerous road walk in the Massillon Section. This Alert affects the trail between Pts. 25 and 27. Update your 2004 Massillon Map as below. The trail no longer uses Pt. 26. Delete. The current text at Pt. 25 is given below. The changes on the ground affect only the CW distance at Pt. 27. For all points north of Pt. 25, reduce the CCW distance by 0.8 miles. For all points south of Pt. 27, reduce the CW distance by 0.8 miles. The length of this section is now 53.6 miles overall. The topographic segment shows important detail. The blue line shows the trail as shown on the 2004 Edition. That portion of the trail no longer used is marked by X’s. Points are shown as black concentric circles. The red line shows the new route of the BT, most of which is off-road.

CW	CCW	PT	Description
45.3 NE	8.3 N	25	Driveway at SR-800 BT turns NE on SR-800 and crosses Tuscarawas R. on bridge. In 2000' opposite intersection of SR-800 and SR-212, BT turns SE onto APT and continues towards a beautiful iron truss bridge over Conotton Creek. Restored in 2007 under the leadership of Camp Tuscazoar Foundation, this bridge is an excellent example of a Fink through truss bridge. In 500' past bridge, BT joins maintained Old Zoarville Rd. and continues SE. In 310' as Old Zoarville Rd. ends, BT joins Boy Scout Rd. heading SW.
47.0 SW	6.6 NE	27	Boy Scout Rd. (C-83) at Entrance to Camp Tuscazoar

Mogodore Section:

• (07/19/06) A new map is published and now available for the Mogadore Section.
• There is a new Trail Alert that crosses both the Burton Section and the Mogadore Section. Please see the Burton Trail Alert above for August 9, 2005.

New Straitsville Section:

• (2/05/07) A new map is published and available now for New Straitsville.
• (1/01/07) The problem that developed earlier this year between Points 13 and 14 in the New Straitsville Section of the Buckeye Trail has been resolved.

Old Man's Cave Section:

• (08/28/06) A new map is available.
  

Pemberville:

• (08/25/03) Broken Paddle Campground located just south of Fremont at Point 26 on the April 2005 Pemberville map is no longer in operation.
  

(5/7/08) The trail description southwest of Fremont is incorrect. The descriptive matter under Point 26 has been changed for three reasons. 1. Broken Paddle Campground is closed. 2. The trail no longer includes the intersection between SR-53 and SR-12, which was identified as Point 27. Point 27 has been moved east on Hurdic Rd. to the south end of maintained S River Rd. 3. In addition to the physical changes described above, the distance between Wolf Creek and a ditch a little north was inadvertently omitted. Thus, even though a chunk of trail was removed, the corrected overall length of the Section has increased. Presently, Pemberville Section should be 59.2 miles long. Add 0.3 mile to all CCW distances prior to Point 26. The trail as described originally in the April 2005 Edition is shown by the aqua line. In the revised description given below, Point 27 will be moved east to the south end of S River Rd. The new trail segment is shown on the map in red. CW CCW Pt   51.7 SW 7.5 NW 26 Tucker Rd. at Buckland Ave. BT turns SW on Buckland Ave. In 980’ as Buckland Ave. turns W, BT joins S River Rd. (C 132) heading SW along Sandusky R. Rising from Palmer Spring in Richland Cty., this large river is only 80 miles long! BT soon passes a commercial camping area - Portage Trail Park (419-334-8100, Tent and Trailer camping between May 1 and Sep 30, P, Pr, PS, PT, T, W). Gonawein Rd. (T-43, 1700', exits W) and Tyndal Bridge (1700', SE side of road). BT continues SW on S River Rd. (C-132) past Havens Station Rd. (C-39, 1100', exits W), Roth Rd, (T-37, 2800', exits W) and Level Drive (630', T -627, exits W). Level Drive does not show on the section map. 54.6 W 4.6 NE 27. S River Rd. (C-132) at Hurdic Rd. (C-201) (P just W) BT continues SW across grassy ditch to a gate. From here, service road leads W to parking. And BT joins paved remnants of S River Rd now operated as a park by Sandusky County Park District. In 2400' at end of pavement, BT continues onto grassy berm. In 100’, BT joins SR-53 opposite driveway and continues S across Wolf Creek (2300’). At S end of bridge, BT leaves SR-53 E over guard rail across rough mown field to a footpath into Wolf Creek Park, a Sandusky Cty. Park. At the NW corner of the northernmost parking area in Wolf Creek Park (P, Pr, PS, PT), BT turns S on park road. In 1400’, BT turns into Canoe Access Parking Area on road and crosses to SW corner. BT leaves parking area on mown trail and then heads S along mown berm of SR-53 for 1000’ before descending E into woods. BT goes W on trail leg farther from river. In 1300’, BT rejoins the river leg and continues S past camping area w/20 primitive sites, PT, Pr, W. BT heads SW along trail that lies closer to SR-53 across drive (1700’) into camping area. BT continues S on maintained trail. In 70', BT diverges W from Nature Trail Loop (short but nice) and soon leaves the park S through Hill Cemetery. 57.0 2.2 28 SE Corner of Hill Cemetery at Gillmore Rd

Roadfork:

• (07/02/07) Within the Road Fork Section, a segment of useable trail was somehow "lost". Noticed first by Herb Hulls and Gary Williams when they blazed the route of the BT in 2005, the presence of the trail was confirmed recently by Andrew Bashaw, NCTA's Regional Trail Coordinator OH/PA. The trail has been added to the BT and will soon be certified NCT. The Lost Trail is located between Points 22 and 23 of the Road Fork Section. The distance between Points 22 and 23 shows no appreciable change.

  TRAIL DESCRIPTION: About 3600' after T-402 deadends into Rinard Mills Road, BT/NCT turns E through gate onto oil well service road. Very soon, trail turns S. In about 1100', the service road ends at a well head. The trail continues as a footpath and descends at first gradually but then more steeply through sandstone cliffs which offers interesting interpretations. Eventually, the trail fords a minor stream and reascends to join another service road that continues another 1400' to Rinard Mills Road at Point 23. Net elevation change: 0', Total ascent: 340'
  

The map that accompanies this Alert shows the Lost Trail as a red line. In addition, in Glass, the base map is changed slightly to clarify the relation of the two trails to Rinard Mills Road. Existing trail leaves Rinard Mills Road directly across from the Lost Trail. And this junction lies at the bend close to the set of road intersections in Glass.

Scioto Trail Section:

• (11/06/07)

  Effective immediately and until further notice (8 weeks we hope) The Buckeye Trail will be closed between Points 28 and 33 on the Scioto Trail Map. This is necessary because there are logging operations underway on parts of the trail between these two points. A bypass has been blazed between these points on Morgans Fork Road and Pike Lake Road. Clockwise stay on Morgans Fork Road until it joins Pike Lake Road and then turn right (NW) on Pike lake road and proceed until the blazed turn into the woods going SW (left).
  Counterclockwise when you emerge from the woods onto Pike Lake Road turn SE (right) and go to until Morgans Fork Road joins from the left going NE. This will then pass Point 28 and proceed into Nipgen on blazed trail as it is on the map. This detour is all on road and slightly shorter.

• (7/08/06 and 5/18/06)

Effective immediately the BT in Scioto Trail Section is changed between points 10 and 12. Clockwise at point 10 the trail turns west on Musgrove Road and after a short distance turns south up a valley. It proceeds south over a hill and comes out on US 35 where it goes through a pedestrian underpass. On the SE side of US-35 it proceeds through a series of switchbacks up to the top of the hill (about a mile). It then follows a logging road around the hill, traverses along a short section of off-road trail to avoid a steep hill, rejoins the logging road and continues to a parking area adjacent to a cell tower. The trail then follows this road down the hill to the south, crosses the railroad tracks, over a low locked gate, across old US 35 and on to Higby Road. Follow Higby Road SW to Three Locks Road (point 13). This eliminates the road hike down Vigo Road through Richmond Dale and out old 35 to Higby Road. SEE map and detailed information below:

CW	CCW	Pt	Description
0.0 W	6.9 N	10	Lickskillet on Musgrove Rd. (C-213B) Note that Pt. 10 is actually somewhat E of where it is drawn on the June 2005 Edition of the Scioto Trail Section map. This error affects the drawing only and has no affect on the distance between Pt. 9 and 10. On the attached drawing, new trail is marked in red. Off-road trail is marked by a solid line. On-road trail is marked by a dotted line. BT turns W onto Musgrove Rd. past Goshen Run Church and Myers Rd. (1460', T-525, exits N).
1.3 S	5.6 E	11	Musgrove Rd. at Driveway BT leaves Musgrove Rd. and turns S onto the more westerly of the two driveways that exit S here. In 1000', BT leaves driveway and continues S across lawn towards an electric utility pole. Just past utility pole, BT fords intermittent stream and continues S on mowed path. In 540', BT fords a second intermittent stream and immediately turns NW in a broad turn. For the next 5000', the trail will be on an old forest road that was important enough to be recognized on the Richmond Dale Quadrangle. However, several other traces with similar footprint intersect this forest road. The blazing was adequate but not transparent when I walked the trail in early June. In 400', BT reaches a low ridge and turns sharply S.In 1100' at a "crossroads", BT makes an ascending turn and heads NW. In 1200', BT passes an interesting log house in an advanced state of disrepair. Associated outbuildings have mostly collapsed. BT continues W but soon rounds a hogback and turns SE. Approaching another hogback, BT turns back W.
2.6 S	4.3 E	A	Hogback From this vantage point, you can see the culvert that ODOT constructed for the North Country Trail to pass beneath US-35. Fortunately, BT and NCT are partners. Otherwise, one can only guess that permanent loss of trail, as occurred in Hocking County when US-33 was reconstructed, would have resulted. The blue line that passes just SW of Pt. A more correctly represents the route of US-35 than does the blue line marked with the shield and shown on the original map. BT descends towards the culvert and passes beneath US 35. BT turns S on bench built by ODOT on grassy fill. In 360', BT turns back towards corner in highway fence (no bench). At corner of fence, BT begins arc that leads to an opening in the pile of logs that line the north edge of this area of grassy fill. Remember that this is all grassy fill. There is no established, marked trail. As long as you do not climb the highway fence and manage to hit the gap in the logs mentioned above, you will do just fine. In 920', BT fords an intermittent stream in broad swale and then begins a long ascent on newly benched footpath in woods with graceful climbing turn and several switchbacks. In 3900', BT turns SE onto an inactive skid road that undulates and winds along a wooded ridge. In 2300' as skid road begins an ascent, BT turns SW onto footpath that returns to the skid road in a saddle in 780'.
4.6 W	2.3 E	B	Crossroads near Microwave Relay You have come this far. The wonderful view across the Scioto R. valley from Hang Glider Hill is just 560' SE past the fenced tower. Go for it! BT joins service road and descends W to saddle. Here, service road turns sharply S and descends more steeply. At the bottom of the hill (2100'), service road turns NW parallel to CSX tracks. In 1500', service road turns W across the CSX tracks and through a gate.
5.6 W	1.3 E	12	Service Road at US-35 and Higby Rd. (C-206) BT joins Higby Rd. heading E past the drive that was Pt. 12 on the June 2005 Edition of the Scioto Trail Section map.
6 S	0.0 NE	13	Higby Rd (C-206 NE and C-205 S) at Three Locks Road (C-205) This location marks the end of the log changes that were created by the US-35 relocation. Although some trail remains on road, the relocation created 4.3 miles of off-road trail that was formerly all on road and reduced the length of the segment, and the section as well, by 1.3 miles.

Shawnee Section:

• (4/13/03) All trails in Shawnee State Forest are now reopened. However, because salvage operations continue, hikers are asked to check the Shawnee State Forest web site for possible local closures. While Ben Hamilton, Forest Manager, reports that signs will be posted at trailheads noting temporary reroutes around closed areas, he suggests that advance information will minimize inconvenience to users.

Sinking Spring Section:

• (7/09/2007) The Ohio Historical Society has requested that the Buckeye Trail be routed off the Deer Trail and onto the Gorge Trail within Fort Hill Reservation for several reasons. First, the Deer Trail fords the Baker Fork at two locations. Over the years, the condition of the both fords has deteriorated. Second, the condition of the Deer Trail itself has deteriorated due to many blow-downs with which neither Fort Hill personnel nor Buckeye Trail Adopters have been able to remove. Effective June 2007, the BT lies upon the Gorge Trail.

  Fort Hill State Memorial (800 283-8905) is a nature preserve containing one of the best preserved Indian hilltop enclosures in North America. The facility is owned and operated by The Ohio Historical Society (OHS). The Hopewell Indians (100 B.C.-A.D. 500) constructed the 7500’ long earthwork hilltop enclosure as well as at least two ceremonial buildings and probably a village in the Brush Creek Valley. Lying at the western edge of the Allegheny Plateau and just S of the glacial boundary, this hilly area contains an impressive diversity of bedrock, soils, flora, and fauna, including seven natural bridges. Facilities: P, Pr, PS, PT, soft drink machine. The preserve and Museum are open April 1 through Labor Day during daylight hours. Hikers may use the trails year around.

  This change in the trail alters the accumulative mileages shown in the Sinking Spring Section Map as follows:
  Before Point 14, subtract 1.4 miles from the CCW distance.
  After Point 15, subtract 1.4 miles from the CW distance.
  The log of the 2006 Edition of the Sinking Springs Section at Point 14 should now read:

  CW	CCW	Pt	Description
  21.9 NW	29.1 E	14	Parking Lot at Picnic Area in Fort Hill State Memorial After undulating along or above the Baker Fork for 4600', BT reaches a point (See sketch, pt. A) where the Deer Trail diverges from the Gorge Trail. Although BT formerly followed the more primitive Deer Trail, it now continues S on the Gorge Trail. In 300', BT goes through rustic cabin (Camping for Backpackers) and continues S on Gorge Trail. The Ohio Historical Society has improved the Gorge Trail with minor reroutes and many sets of steps to eliminate formerly steep, slippery slopes. In 4700’, trail nears the Baker Fork and a large natural bridge can be made out across the stream. The bridge carries the Deer Trail above a small tributary to the Baker Fork (Pt. B). BT ascends SE and in 850', BT again approaches the Baker Fork. Here, the Deer Trail rejoins the Gorge Trail from across the Baker Fork. The congruent Deer/Gorge Trails undulate over two steep dolomite promontories before climbing slowly through dolomite cliffs away from the Baker Fork on a well-graded, former road. In 1600' as Deer/Gorge Trails turn N (Pt. C), BT goes S on a service road past a barn (1300'). At park boundary (500', Pt. D), BT continues now SE through gate onto Tanyard Rd. past working farm.
  25.7 SE	25.3 NW	15	Tanyard Rd. at SR-124 (no changes to text)
  			In addition, please note several typographical errors to the distances reported at Points 7, 8 and 9. Add 0.6 miles to the CW distance and subtract 0.6 miles from the CCW distance at each point.

• (11/01/2006) Division of Forestry has closed The so-called Sprague Leg of the Buckeye Trail within Pike State Forest. This segment includes all of the off-road trail that begins at Pt. 3, BT at Greenbriar Road, and ends at Greenbriar Road 1900' before the trail reaches Pt. 4, Auerville Road at Fire Tower Road. The closure is temporary while forestry operations are conducted across the region the trail uses. In the meantime, Forestry has marked an alternate route along Greenbriar Road. The route is marked with Boundary Marker Blue blazes.

  From Pt. 3, the trail turns east onto Greenbriar Road. In time, Greenbriar Road descends to rejoin existing trail 150' uphill from Auerbach Road (2.12 Miles). Amazingly, the length of the reroute is exactly the same as that of the closed segment.

St Marys Section:

• (3/12/07) A new map is now published for the St Marys Section.

Stockport Section

• (05/16/07) Beaver have dammed up Onion Run at the point where Sherlock Lane crosses Onion Run. This is about 500 feet east of Point Six at McMannis-Riggs Road. Travel 50 to 70 feet north to cross the creek.

Troy Section (October 2005 map):

(11/26/07) This Alert comes to you through changes to the trail created by Section Supervisor John Heater and Adopters Pat Hayes and Melissa Reed who cleared and painted trail along the Great Miami R. The up-to-date trail description for the points affected is presented below. Although the length of this Section is increased by about 0.1 mile, such a small change is unimportant to most hikers and can be ignored until publication of the next edition. Even though significant, the route changes do not alter the appearance of the map significantly. CW CCW Pt Description 38.2 NW 14.2 S 23. C- 15 Troy-Sidney Road (C-14) at Piqua-Troy Road. BT turns NW on Piqua-Troy Rd. past Raper Chapel Cemetery. In ¼ mile, BT turns W onto Eldean Rd. In 3000', BT turns S onto Farver Rd. to cross Great Miami R. on historic Eldean Covered Bridge. Built in 1860, this bridge is Ohio's second longest covered bridge. In 800’, BT reaches and crosses Eldean Rd. onto park drive which is followed E to parking for ball field. At NE corner of parking area at BT Carsonite post, BT continues NW for about 1200' along tree line then veers NE to footpath that passes close to a pond. In 2600', BT enters Twin Arches Park (P, Pr) managed by MCPD. Park features two large cut stone culverts that were built in 1836 to conduct former Miami Erie Canal over a small stream. BT joins remains of towpath that head N between C25A and the Great Miami R. In 1100', BT descends from towpath onto river flood plain and continues N. In 4700', BT goes under I-75 and continues NW. In 1600', BT jogs W about 75' to join C-25A heading N to Peterson Rd. 41.4 E 11.0 SW 24. C-25A at Peterson-Farrington Road (C-31) BT turns E on Peterson Rd. across Great Miami R., etc.

West Union Section:

• (01/16/05) A new map was published in 2004. The new map shows a significant route change between New Hope and Lake Grant in addition to smaller changes.

Whipple Section:

• (04/08/06) The trail crosses T-414 at Pt. 3. T-414 is not maintained although the road is passable past Pt. 3. The road does not go through to County Road Nine as shown on the map. A small number of cars may be parked at Pt. 3, more if they are high clearance vehicles. In addition, the trail is closed between Pt. 8 and Pt. 9. A revised route is suggested below.

CW	CCW	Pt
0.0 S	7.0 NE	6	BT at Brooks Road. (T-94) Note that the published map shows Pt. 6 at the intersection of Cow Run Rd. and Brooks Rd. This depiction is misleading. The attached map shows Pt. 6 in its correct location. Note also that the trail between Pt.6 and Pt. 7 is entirely on road. BT joins Brooks Rd. near a ravine filled with junk. BT then descends and meanders generally S into the valley of Cow Run. In 2660', Brooks Rd. deadends into Cow Run Rd. (T-19) and continues W. In 3300', Cow Run Rd. reaches Laurel Hlll Rd. (T-302) just before Cow Run Rd. crosses Little Muskingum R. BT joins Laurel Hlll Rd. and meanders W through bottomland amidst farms and homes. In 2900', Laurel Hill Rd. rounds a wide U-turn and reaches Pt. 7.
1.7 E	5.3 N	7.	South End of U-Bend on Laurel Hill Rd. T-302) BT/NCT formerly left Laurel Hlll Rd. here and continued generally W and S along Little Muskingum R. However, at the present time, the trail is closed between Pt. 8 opposite the Lane Farm about 1-½ mile ahead and Pt. 9 at the Hills Covered Bridge. In mid-summer when the Little Muskingum R. is low, the river can be safely forded. Otherwise, it is recommended to continue S to the summit of Mt. Zion, even though the reroute is entirely on road. BT continues on Laurel Hill Rd. climbing generally E.
2.9 SW	4.1 NW	A.	Laurel Hill Rd. (T-302) at Zion Ridge Rd. (C-544) Note that the map shows Laurel Hlll Rd. continues S across the ridge. While there is some evidence for a road somewhat SW on Zion Ridge Rd., Laurel Hlll Rd. does effectively stop at this intersection. BT joins Zion Ridge Rd. (C-544) and heads SW. In 5600', Hand Schumacher Rd. (T-44) continues SW along ridge. BT continues on Zion Ridge Rd now W and makes a more serious descent. In 8500’, BT passes Beech Grove Church and Cemetery.
5.6 SW	1.4 E	B.	Zion Ridge Rd. (C-544) at C-333 BT joins C-333 and heads NW across the Little Muskingum R. The Hills Covered Bridge is just up river a short distance. We are told that ownership of the bridge is disputed. Currently, discretion suggests that the bridge be avoided. Pt. 9 is at the east end of the bridge and no longer on the trail. In 2100', BT reaches SR-26 via C-333. Note that this description avoids Pt. 9 that is not located on C-333. It is at the east end of the Hills Bridge whose use is presently in dispute. BT joins SR-26 and heads NW to Pt. 10.
7.0	0.0	10.	SR-26 at Morris Rd. (T-344)The trail description in the Whipple Section is now essentially correct as the trail continues to rejoin the main trail in the Stockport Section. Overall, the trail length has been increased by 1.7 miles.

Williamsburg Section:

• (10/31/05) A new map was published in 2005 with some significant route changes. If you have an older map, please obtain the latest map for an accurate description of this section. However...
  
  Be aware that the portion of the West Union map shown on the new and old Williamsburg map is incorrect. The West Union section heads North on Rt. 774 at Lake Grant Rd. The Williamsburg map shows West Union heading south on Rt. 774. The trail is shown correctly on the 2004 West Union map.

If you encounter any problems along the Buckeye Trail, or discover any variations from the maps, please email info@buckeyetrail.org