Hiking Awards

Have you hiked the entire Buckeye Trail?

If you have completed the entire trail, or have completed the smaller Little Loop, you are entitled to a BTA Patch. Many people have completed the entire Buckeye Trail over the years, either as a Thru-Hike or a Section Hike. View our list of Buckeye Trail Finishers here.

I Hiked Ohio Patch

This patch is available to any person who has completed the entire Buckeye Trail at any time in the trail’s history, no matter what the total length of the trail was at the time of completion. The first patch is free, while extras are $3 each. Fill out the questionnaire here, and a patch will be sent to you in 10 business days. Completion plaques can also be purchased for $60.

Do you know someone who completed the Buckeye Trail? Let them know about this form and patch. The BTA is interested in knowing everyone who has completed the entire Buckeye Trail.

I Completed The Little Loop Patch

This patch is available to any person who has completed the entire Little Loop of the Buckeye Trail. The patch is free. Send an email to LittleLoop@BuckeyeTrail.org with the Subject Line ‘Little Loop Patch’ and be sure to include your name, address, date of completion, and perhaps a photo from your hike.