Buckeye TrailFest 2026

TrailFest 2026: Celebrate the Buckeye Trail at Salt Fork
A full-weekend gathering of hiking, outdoor learning, fellowship, recognition, and Ohio trail community

TrailFest 2026 is a full-weekend event featuring hiking and outdoor presentations at Salt Fork State Park.
Registration officially opens on Friday, September 11 at noon, with early morning registration also available on Saturday, September 12 for later arrivals. The main TrailFest event wraps up on Sunday, September 13 around 9:00 AM, directly preceding the Annual Meeting, which is free and open to everyone.

Join Buckeye Trail volunteers, hikers, partners, and supporters for TrailFest 2026, a special weekend celebrating Ohio’s 1,400+ mile Buckeye Trail. From scenic hikes to shared learning and community recognition, TrailFest brings together the people who help keep Ohio’s signature trail moving forward—mud, memories, mileage, and all.
This year’s gathering will take place at Salt Fork State Park and Lodge and will be co-hosted by the Buckeye Trail Association, the North Country Trail Association, and the Ohio Recreation Council of Appalachia.

Full-weekend programming at Salt Fork State Park and Lodge
Hiking opportunities throughout the weekend
Outdoor presentations and trail-focused learning
Fellowship with hikers, volunteers, partners, and supporters
Recognition of the people and organizations supporting Ohio’s trails
Celebration of the Buckeye Trail’s 1,400+ miles across Ohio
Programming hosted in partnership with BTA, NCTA, and ORCA
Registration opens Friday, September 11 at noon
Saturday morning registration available for later arrivals
Main event concludes Sunday, September 13 around 9:00 AM before the Annual Meeting

TrailFest 2026 is a celebration of the volunteers, hikers, and partners who help make Ohio’s trail community strong, welcoming, and wonderfully boot-covered.
Location: Salt Fork State Park and Lodge
Date: Thursday, September 10 – Sunday, September 13, 2026
Learn more about TrailFest 2026
Register for TrailFest 2026
Lace up, lean in, and celebrate the trail that connects Ohio