Buckeye Trail (Road Fork)
~5 days · 59.1 mi · strenuous · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Buckeye Trail (Road Fork) is known for
The Road Fork section of the Buckeye Trail covers about 62 remote miles of forested ridges and quiet back roads through Noble, Monroe, and Washington counties in southeast Ohio. Roughly forty percent of the distance is off-road trail, with the rest on lightly traveled country roads. Point-to-point, typically 4-5 days.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 2,251 ft to 3,917 ft over 59.1 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 23.4 mi · 40%
- Downhill 21.4 mi · 37%
- Flat 13.3 mi · 23%
Ridgefold breaks every route into uphill, downhill, and flat — see the full per-day breakdown in the app.
How hard is the Buckeye Trail (Road Fork)?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Buckeye Trail (Road Fork) scores 26/100, 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 (Road Fork) take?
Most backpackers hike the Buckeye Trail (Road Fork) in about 5 days (4 nights out) over its 59.1 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Buckeye Trail (Road Fork)?
The Buckeye Trail (Road Fork) climbs roughly 7,172 ft total — about 121 ft per mile, topping out near 1,201 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.