Dress for the weather of the day, wear comfortable shoes for hiking along roads and sidewalks. Very small amount of off road.

Bring what you would normally bring on a day hike, water, light jacket if need, poncho/rain gear, small backpack.

Saturday, March 29

NCT NW OH (Non BT) Roche de Bout Parking To Springbrook Trailhead

Name: NCT NW OH (Non BT) Roche de Bout Parking To Springbrook Trailhead
Start: 2025-03-29T09:00:00-04:00
End: 2025-03-29T17:00:00-04:00
Location: Oak Openings Springbrook Parking Lot

Explore from the Buckeye Trail junction in NW Ohio at Roche de Bout Parking Mile 1230.2 to Springbrook Trailhead Mile 1216 along the NCT

By Buckeye Trail: Ohio River Chapter

Date and time

Saturday, March 29 · 9am - 5pm EDT

Location

Oak Openings Springbrook Parking Lot

4610 waterville stanton rd Swanton, OH 43558 United States

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

About this event

Event lasts 8 hours

Ever wonder where the North Country Trail leaves the Buckeye Trail in Northwest Ohio? Here is your chance to see that and start that hike toward Michigan- well at least 14.5 miles of it to Springbrook Trailhead. We will meet at 9am at Springbrook Trailhead and then group shuttle to Farnsworth Park Roche de Bout Parking area.

This looks to cover a number of trail surfaces- bike path, road, and many miles on dirt/horse trail at Oak Openings MetroPark

Just reference the NCT Leaves the Buckeye Trail near Defiance Pt20

Meeting location is Oak Openings Springbrook Parking Lot off Waterville Stanton Rd in Swanton Oh specific location is 41.556389, -83.873611

Liability: Read the BTA Liability Waiver here.

Organized by

Buckeye Trail: Ohio River Chapter

Join the Ohio River Chapter for exciting hikes, volunteer workdays, and events showcasing the natural beauty and history of southwestern Ohio along the Buckeye Trail.