Buckeye Trail (Caesar Creek) landscape

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Buckeye Trail (Caesar Creek)

~5 days · 49.7 mi · moderate · Point-to-point

Quick facts

Distance49.7 mi
Days out5
Elevation gain1,325 ft
Gain / mile27 ft
High point1,030 ft

What the Buckeye Trail (Caesar Creek) is known for

This section of Ohio's Buckeye Trail winds about 55 miles through Greene, Warren, and Clinton counties, much of it along the wooded shoreline and gorge country around Caesar Creek Lake. A point-to-point route mixing lakeshore footpath, forest, and country-road walking.

Route map & campsites

Route map of the Buckeye Trail (Caesar Creek) on OpenStreetMap terrain Open in Planner →

Route shape from OpenStreetMap geometry. Start · End · Camp

Elevation profile

Elevation ranges from 2,379 ft to 3,379 ft over 49.7 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).

  • Uphill 8.1 mi · 16%
  • Downhill 10.3 mi · 21%
  • Flat 31.1 mi · 63%

Ridgefold breaks every route into uphill, downhill, and flat — see the full per-day breakdown in the app.

Frequently asked questions

How many days does the Buckeye Trail (Caesar Creek) take?

Most backpackers hike the Buckeye Trail (Caesar Creek) in about 5 days (4 nights out) over its 49.7 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.

How much elevation gain is on the Buckeye Trail (Caesar Creek)?

The Buckeye Trail (Caesar Creek) climbs roughly 1,325 ft total — about 27 ft per mile, topping out near 1,030 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.

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