Ohio · Hiking

Buckeye Trail (Burton)

60.1 mi
one way
2,833 ft
climb
1,332 ft
high point
Point to point
route
Jun–Oct
best months

Buckeye Trail (Burton) is a 60-mile point-to-point hike in Ohio, starting at a base elevation of about 1,136 feet and climbing to a high point of 1,332 feet. The route is rated expert, and the climb is steady, with a total elevation gain of about 2,833 feet. The trail passes through the small community of Jeddoe, which sits less than a mile from the start. The most comfortable months for a visit are typically late spring and early fall. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Hiram, Ohio, run from highs around 69°F in May to about 73°F in September, with July the warmest at about 81°F. The trail is not wheelchair accessible, and neither bikes nor horses are allowed. Headwaters Trail lies about 0.8 miles away, and Club Moss Trail, Black Cherry Trail and Jay Lake Trail are each about 9.4 miles off.

  • Best time to go · Jun–Oct

    Best time to visit Buckeye Trail (Burton)

    Best months: June–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      33° / 16°

      16 wet

    2. Feb

      35° / 17°

      13 wet

    3. Mar

      44° / 24°

      13 wet

    4. Apr

      58° / 36°

      13 wet

    5. May

      69° / 47°

      13 wet

    6. Jun

      77° / 56°

      12 wet

    7. Jul

      81° / 60°

      11 wet

    8. Aug

      79° / 58°

      10 wet

    9. Sep

      73° / 52°

      10 wet

    10. Oct

      61° / 41°

      12 wet

    11. Nov

      48° / 31°

      12 wet

    12. Dec

      37° / 23°

      14 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Hiram, OH, 7.9 mi away at 1,230 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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