SCIOTO SATURDAYS: HIKE #3b/4a (Pt 23 -19)(4.9 miles)(774' Ascent)

FALL INTO SPRING ON THE BT: SCIOTO SATURDAYS: Hike#3b/4a Scioto Trail Pt23 to Pt 19 (4.9 miles) (774 ft Ascent) (1,135 ft Descent)

This hike is for those who completed the short hike #3a on March 28th, or for anyone else who just wants to join on this hike for the exercise or for the scenery through Scioto Trail State Forest!

Hike #3b/4a will meet at Scioto Trail Pt 19 (Cemetery Trailhead) NO LATER than 9 a.m. on Saturday, April 11, 2026. (Best practice is to try to arrive at 8:45.) We will then shuttle in as few cars as possible to our hike start at Scioto Trail Point 23 (Scioto Trail State Forest Parking Area D.)

We will leave PROMPTLY at 9:00 am to shuttle to our Hike Start locations!

This is a SHORT hike only. There is no LONG distance hike on this date!

The Central Ohio Chapter Chair, Cindy, will be leading this shorter hike, which will be a more moderate to easy pace. The hike will be no faster than around a 3.0 pace on roads, and a 1.5 to 2.5 pace on trails, depending on the total ascent. We may or may not have a sweep on this hike, so know your limits and join the appropriate hike for your abilities. Scioto Trail is a strenuous section of the Buckeye Trail (I know, this is my 2nd time hiking it!) If you know you are slower, make sure someone in your group has a car parked at the end so you can finish up your hike at your own pace (if there is no sweep.)

This shorter hike is the chance for all levels to experience the Buckeye Trail!

SHORT HIKE MEETING POINT: Scioto Trail Point 19

Scioto Trail State Forest Cemetery Trailhead

Chillicothe, OH 45601

Use these coordinates to make sure you are at the correct location:

39.22659, -82.9264

(Or use the Farout App on your phone to Scioto Trail Pt 19)

SHORT HIKE STARTING POINT: Scioto Trail Point 23

Scioto Trail State Forest Parking Area D

Chillicothe, OH 45601

Use these coordinates to make sure you are at the correct location:

39.20263, -82.9495

*****ALL ATTENDEES MUST READ the BTA LIABILITY WAIVER !*****

*****By joining this hike, you are agreeing to release the Buckeye Trail Association and all hike leaders and sweeps representing the Buckeye Trail from ANY and ALL Liability.*****

• All Scioto Saturday hikes will be scheduled for the fourth Saturday of every month, except where otherwise noted.
• All events are free. Please sign up on Eventbrite (click Get Tickets, select the number of people attending, and then click Register.) Look for details of the meeting place here. If you are unable to attend, please withdraw your name on Eventbrite so we know we don’t need to look for you.
• Meeting times will be 8:30 am each hike except where otherwise noted. We will meet at the endpoint, then take as few cars as possible to the start point. We will hike back to the endpoint, and the people who left cars there will shuttle the others back to their cars. Best practice is to take your turn shuttling. If you don’t have to shuttle on one hike, please volunteer on the next one.
• Be prompt. We will leave the parking area for the start point at the time noted. If you are running a few minutes late, please call me at (614) 949-4722. If you are more than a few minutes late, drive to the start point to park and be prepared to catch up to the group on your own.
• We will hike rain or shine, but not in dangerous weather. Please check your email the morning of every hike for last minute details or cancellations.
• Please bring 2-3 liters of water, in addition to a lunch or snacks that you normally eat on trail.
• We all hike at different paces. Please don't feel like you have to wait for me if you are faster or keep up with me if you are slower. We all have to meet at the endpoint to shuttle back to the cars anyway, so hike your own hike.

• Most of the main hikes are around 10ish miles. If you choose, you may opt for the shorter hikes, which will take 10 hikes instead of 6 to complete the entire Scioto section, so will include some additional days separate from the main hike days.
• By attending a hike, you recognize and agree that you are responsible for your own welfare. I have no medical or emergency training and am only making the arrangements for the group. Know your abilities and hike at your own risk.

Liability: Read the BTA Liability Waiver !

If you have any questions, please email [email protected]

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