Buckeye Trail (Mogadore) landscape

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Buckeye Trail (Mogadore)

5 days · 77.5 mi · hard · Point-to-point

Quick facts

Distance77.5 mi
Days out5
Elevation gain2,287 ft
Gain / mile30 ft
High point1,293 ft
Difficulty index15/100

What the Buckeye Trail (Mogadore) is known for

The Mogadore Section of Ohio's 1,440-mile Buckeye Trail runs about 75 miles through parklands, reservoirs, and glacial landscapes of Portage and Stark counties. Point-to-point on a mix of trail and road walking, typically broken into about 5 days.

Route map & campsites

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

Route shape from OpenStreetMap geometry. Start · End · Camp

Elevation profile

Elevation ranges from 3,251 ft to 4,101 ft over 77.5 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).

  • Uphill 8.9 mi · 11%
  • Downhill 9.5 mi · 12%
  • Flat 59.1 mi · 76%

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

How hard is the Buckeye Trail (Mogadore)?

15 / 100

On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Buckeye Trail (Mogadore) scores 15/100, a relative rating across the 1,243 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 much elevation gain is on the Buckeye Trail (Mogadore)?

The Buckeye Trail (Mogadore) climbs roughly 2,287 ft total — about 30 ft per mile, topping out near 1,293 ft.

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Sources & attribution

Route geometry from OpenStreetMap, © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 — 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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