Central Ohio Chapter

The Central Ohio Chapter is located in central Ohio, where there are no sections of the Buckeye Trail. The Chapter area includes Delaware, Fairfield, Fayette, Franklin, Knox, Licking, Madison, Marion, Morrow, Pickaway, and Union counties.

The Central Ohio Chapter is unique in that it does not contain any parts of the Buckeye Trail, but is a relatively short drive to all sections of the Buckeye Trail, allowing the Chapter to highlight various portions of the Buckeye Trail for outdoor adventures and volunteer opportunities. Along with serving the central Ohio audience, the Chapter also serves as a catch-all and addresses unmet trail needs around the state.

Volunteer and hike with the Central Ohio Chapter by contacting the Chapter Leadership at CentralOhio@BuckeyeTrail.org. You can also visit the Chapter Facebook Page, Meetup Group, and Instagram Page.

Chapter Leadership

  • Chapter Chair - Brian Batchelder

  • Chapter Vice-Chair - Petra Schmalbrock

  • Chapter Treasurer-Recorder - Pat Snyder

  • At-Large Member - Joe Carter

  • At-Large Member - Linda Paul

  • At-Large Member - Başak Durgun

  • At-Large Member - Cindy Somers

Chapter Documents:

  • Central Ohio Chapter Charter

  • Central Ohio Chapter By-Laws