Buckeye Trail (Bowerston)
~5 days · 63.6 mi · strenuous · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Buckeye Trail (Bowerston) is known for
The Bowerston Section of Ohio's 1,440-mile Buckeye Trail covers about 64 miles of lakeshores, wooded ridges, and country roads through Carroll, Harrison, and Belmont counties. Point-to-point on a mix of footpath and rural road walking, typically broken into about 5 days.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 2,874 ft to 4,058 ft over 63.6 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 21.3 mi · 34%
- Downhill 17.8 mi · 29%
- Flat 22.8 mi · 37%
Ridgefold breaks every route into uphill, downhill, and flat — see the full per-day breakdown in the app.
How hard is the Buckeye Trail (Bowerston)?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Buckeye Trail (Bowerston) scores 24/100, a relative rating across the 569 trails we've mapped, blending distance, elevation gain, and steepness. It is a comparison within our set, not an official rating.
Frequently asked questions
How many days does the Buckeye Trail (Bowerston) take?
Most backpackers hike the Buckeye Trail (Bowerston) in about 5 days (4 nights out) over its 63.6 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Buckeye Trail (Bowerston)?
The Buckeye Trail (Bowerston) climbs roughly 6,234 ft total — about 98 ft per mile, topping out near 1,273 ft.
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Sources & attribution
Route geometry and stats derived from OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL) — source relation. Stats are approximate and may differ from official surveys; permit rules and conditions change — verify with the managing authority before your trip. Last reviewed July 2026.