[Circuit Hike] Buckeye Trail Hike

Saturday June 2026
Road Fork Section
Hike distance is 12 miles, determined by parking locations.
Points 25+ to 30.

Meet by 8:30 am along Township Rd 421, Matamoras, OH 45767. 39.497660, -81.173274

Carpool back to Wilson Run Rd, Matamoras, OH 45767 NCT/BT trailhead. 39.547703, -81.134067

Please stay on road right-of-ways and respect private property. There are no trespassing signs throughout the area.

I would suggest having a "We are hiking the Buckeye Trail" style of sign to place in car windows with your telephone number.

I would also download the map area on Google maps beforehand. Cell phone service is intermittent at best.

Dog spray may be a bonus and is recommended.
Contact or text Richard Morgan 740-988-7336.

Sunday June 2026
Road Fork Section into Whipple sections
Hike distance is 11.8 miles, determined by parking locations.
Map is Roadfork 30 to Whipple point 5.

Meet by 8:30 am along 180-760 Co Rd 25, Marietta, OH 45750 39.451552, -81.264516 This is a very small lot, we will park as best as possible.

Carpool back to Township Rd 421, Matamoras, OH 45767. 39.497660, -81.173274

Please stay on road right-of-ways and respect private property. There are no trespassing signs throughout the area.

I would suggest having a "We are hiking the Buckeye Trail" style of sign to place in car windows with your telephone number.

I would also download the map area on Google maps beforehand. Cell phone service is intermittent at best.

Dog spray may be a bonus and is recommended.

Contact or text Richard Morgan 740-988-7336.

Saturday, July 2026
Whipple section point 5 to 10.
Hike distance is 10.8 miles, determined by parking locations.

Meet by 8:30 am along Grub Road, Marietta, OH 45750. 39.438960, -81.384877. Roadside parking, limited spaces. (Near 220 Grub Road)

Carpool back to 180-760 Co Rd 25, Marietta, OH 45750 39.451552, -81.264516 This is a very small lot, we will park as best as possible.

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Please stay on road right-of-ways and respect private property. There are no trespassing signs throughout the area.

I would suggest having a "We are hiking the Buckeye Trail" style of sign to place in car windows with your telephone number.

I would also download the map area on Google maps beforehand. Cell phone service is intermittent at best.

Dog spray may be a bonus and is recommended.

Contact or text Richard Morgan 740-988-7336.

Sunday, July 2026
Whipple section point 10 to 14
Hike distance is 9.4 miles, determined by parking locations.

Meet by 8:30 am in a large parking lot off Palmer street in Whipple at Meander Auction House. 39.522010, -81.413748. Park furthest from the building.

Carpool back to along Grub Road, Marietta, OH 45750. 39.438960, -81.384877. Roadside parking, limited spaces. (Near 220 Grub Road)

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Please stay on road right-of-ways and respect private property. There are no trespassing signs throughout the area.
I would suggest having a "We are hiking the Buckeye Trail" style of sign to place in car windows with your telephone number.
I would also download the map area on Google maps beforehand. Cell phone service is intermittent at best.
Dog spray may be a bonus and is recommended.
Contact or text Richard Morgan 740-988-7336.