Buckeye Trail Circuit Permit: Route
Buckeye Trail Circuit is in Buckeye Trail Thru-Hike (Circuit) Permit, and the agency does not require a permit for it. The route covers 1440 miles.
This guide covers the Buckeye Trail Thru-Hike (Circuit) permit.
Free to hike; individual campgrounds along the route charge their own fees.
Permit Cost
3-4 months for a continuous thru-hike
Duration
1440 miles
Distance
moderate
Difficulty
About Buckeye Trail Circuit
A 1,400+ mile loop that circles Ohio, crossing 47 counties on a mix of federal, state, county and private land. No single permit covers the loop; individual campgrounds along the way charge their own fees.
The Buckeye Trail Circuit route
- Distance
- 1440 miles
- Route type
- loop
- Trip length
- 3-4 months for a continuous thru-hike
- Difficulty
- moderate
Entire state of Ohio, 47 counties
Points along the route
- Cuyahoga Valley National Park (Boston Mill / Towpath Trail crossing)
- Akron, Ohio960 ft
- Massillon, OhioMile 8.3, 949 ft
- Hartville, OhioMile 33, 1,169 ft
- AugerburgMile 93.9, 1,110 ft
- Cascade FallsMile 161.1, 772 ft
- Great FallsMile 229.3, 843 ft
- Spencer LakeMile 290.1, 852 ft
- ClydeMile 353.8, 698 ft
- TexasMile 427.7, 663 ft
- Fort JenningsMile 495.2, 749 ft
- Echo LakeMile 568.5, 902 ft
- OldtownMile 634.9, 822 ft
- Bern LakeMile 701.6, 545 ft
- Lake O' the WoodsMile 774, 850 ft
- Beasley ForkMile 838.9, 571 ft
And 12 more named points along the route.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a permit for Buckeye Trail Circuit?
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Yes, a permit is required. Walk-up permits are available at the trailhead or visitor center, but arrive early as they may be limited.
How long is the Buckeye Trail Circuit route?
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The route is 1440 miles, as a loop.
How difficult is the Buckeye Trail Circuit route?
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This is a moderate route, requires good fitness and some outdoor experience.
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