Explore the Buckeye Trail with official digital and paper maps, maintained by Buckeye Trail Association volunteers
The Buckeye Trail Association (BTA) offers both digital maps for your phone and paper maps for your pack. Paper maps are available individually by Section or in a full set from the Buckeye Trail Shop.
Digital maps make it easy to pinpoint your location on the trail without cell service, and your one-time purchase includes free updates whenever the route changes. Paper maps provide a dependable, battery-free option and are the perfect backup for any adventure.
Sections and Points
The Buckeye Trail is divided into 26 different Sections, each named after a town or feature along the route. Each Section is further divided into smaller Segments, generally around 30 total, with numbered Points marking the beginning of each Segment. This system makes it easy to plan hikes of any length and track your progress along the trail.
Check for Map Updates and Trail Alerts
Because the trail is continually improving, some printed maps may have outdated information. Map Updates indicate permanent changes from the latest map edition and generally remain posted for about one year after new editions are printed. Trail Alerts indicate temporary disruptions to the route, such as closures from storm damage or construction. Alerts are posted until the trail reopens. Always check the BTA website for the latest Map Updates and Trail Alerts before your trip.
BTA members save!
Buckeye Trail Association members receive 10% off all items in the BTA Store, including printed maps. New members also receive a coupon for one free paper Section map, included in The Trailblazer within their first year of membership.
Digital map options
FarOut App
FarOut, from Atlas Guides, is the most popular smartphone app for long-distance hikers. It lets you pinpoint your location, with or without cell service, using your phone’s GPS.
Features
- Map and elevation profile with marked points of interest, including campsites, trailheads, parking, water sources, restrooms, and Section points
- Mileage to all points from your current location, in either clockwise or counterclockwise direction
- Choose your base map: topographic, satellite, terrain, or Google map
- Buckeye Trail track is provided and maintained by the BTA, with free updates after your one-time purchase
Price: Full Buckeye Trail guide: $39.99 (one-time purchase, includes all Sections) or starting at $4.99 per single Section
Avenza Maps
Avenza lets you view geospatial PDF maps offline and pinpoint your location, with or without cell service, using your phone’s GPS.
Features
- PDF map with marked points of interest such as campsites, parking areas, and Section points
- Works without cell service
- Buckeye Trail maps are provided and maintained by the BTA and updated regularly with no additional purchase required.
- Package options include individual Section maps, a set of maps where the North Country Trail is concurrent with the Buckeye Trail, and individual Hiker on the Go maps.
Price: Purchase only the Sections you need. Starting at $9.99 per Section (individual Sections available)
OuterSpatial App
The OuterSpatial app is a free app provided by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). The GPS track on OuterSpatial is provided by the Buckeye Trail Association.
Features
- GPS track of the Buckeye Trail provided by the BTA
- Works offline with your phone’s GPS
- Updated regularly
Price: Free
Other mapping apps
Please note: Other trail apps not mentioned here are not maintained by the BTA.
Buckeye Trail information on these platforms is uploaded by individual users and may be incomplete or incorrect. Always confirm details with official BTA maps. Remember to check the BTA website for recent trail information, which may include closures, reroutes, seasonal conditions, and potential hazards, before starting your hike.
Printed map options
Buckeye Trail Association printed Section maps
Detailed, waterproof maps for each of the Buckeye Trail’s 26 Sections, packed with navigation details, local history, and tips for a safe and enjoyable hike.
Features
- Graphic map plus a narrative log
- Campsites, trailheads, and other landmarks clearly noted
- On- and off-road portions differentiated
- Mileage noted from either beginning or end of the Section
- Narrative log includes historic information, local lore, geological and biological notes, and tips for navigating tricky intersections
- Waterproof, 11” x 17”, folded to 3-3/8” x 5-1/2”
- 26 map Sections, about 50 miles each
Price: $8.10 for each map | $147.42 for the entire set
Printed Hiker on the Go maps
Designed for shorter adventures, these maps guide you to the Buckeye Trail’s hidden loops and side trails, with nearby amenities and GPS coordinates to help you explore with ease.
Features
- Covers interesting loops and side trails along the Buckeye Trail
- Overview of the area plus locations of nearby amenities
- GPS coordinates for parking areas and special sites along the trail
- Waterproof, 8-1/2” x 11”, folds down to 8.5” x 3.66”
